Médiaszolgáltatás-támogató és Vagyonkezelő Alap controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Criticism of editorial balance and transparency
The European Federation of Journalists reported concerns about the limited representation of opposition politicians, the balance of news coverage and the lack of transparency surrounding MTVA's finances and operations.
2019
Leaked recording involving newsroom instructions
A leaked recording attributed to senior editor Balázs Bende was reported to include instructions that journalists should work from an editorial narrative unfavorable to the opposition, particularly on issues involving Brussels and migration.
2011
Editing of Daniel Cohn-Bendit news footage
A news segment involving politician Daniel Cohn-Bendit was edited so that it appeared he had left without answering questions about allegations concerning child abuse. Uncut footage later showed that he had responded and denied the accusations. Dániel Papp, identified in the reference as MTVA's news editor at the time, was later promoted.
2011
Blurring of Zoltán Lomnici
Former Supreme Court president Zoltán Lomnici was blurred in a report about a press conference at which he appeared. Critics characterized the treatment as possible politically motivated censorship.