Hungarian Television Dismisses News Director Vivien Szalaiova

Hungarian television network dismissed Vivien Szalaiova from her position as news director, citing organizational changes within the media company as the official reason for terminating her employment. The television channel has completely eliminated the news director position as part of the restructuring. The dismissal comes amid ongoing concerns about media independence in Hungary, where critics have raised questions about editorial control at state-influenced broadcasters and private media outlets.