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PM Magyar Shuts State TV, Radio; Redirects Viewers to HírTV

7/8/2026

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Prime Minister Péter Magyar ordered the shutdown of state-run M1 television and Kossuth radio, ending government propaganda.
M1 and Kossuth ceased news broadcasts and went offline on Tuesday.
Viktor Orbán posted that viewers should switch to the pro-government Hír TV channel for truth.
The decree also mandated a review of media, replaced state TV and radio management, and removed TV2’s chief news anchors and news director after the election.

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Prime Minister Péter Magyar ordered the shutdown of state-run M1 television and Kossuth radio, ending government propaganda.
M1 and Kossuth ceased news broadcasts and went offline on Tuesday.
Viktor Orbán posted that viewers should switch to the pro-government Hír TV channel for truth.
The decree also mandated a review of media, replaced state TV and radio management, and removed TV2’s chief news anchors and news director after the election.