A fascinating article about how a group of journalists working for the Hungary state news agency quietly documented all the ways the news was manipulated under the Orbán regime. They have now released a detailed report.

Among many things, this is a terrific example of resistance during the rule of authoritarian regimes. Document, document, document the abuses because one day the sun will shine and the truth can be revealed.

#Hungary #resistance #PressFreedom #journalism

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Nearly 500-page document details manipulation of news at Hungarian state news agency during Orbán era

MTI journalists spent 10 years collecting evidence of orders from above instructing them to withhold or rewrite news stories. MTVA’s new leadership has launched an investigation into the matter.

^{Csurgó Dénes (Telex)}

Hungary comes 'within millimetres' of shutting down nuclear power plant amid drought crisis - Europe live

#Hungary #ExtremeWeather #EuropeanEnergy #DroughtCrisis #PaksPowerPlant

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Hungary comes ‘within millimetres’ of shutting down nuclear power plant amid drought crisis – Europe live

PM Péter Magyar says country nearly forced into decision as extreme heat and low water levels in Danube pose challenges in region

^{Jakub Krupa (The Guardian)}

A retro hotel near the shoreline of Lake Balaton in Hungary. The state promoted domestic tourism during the 1960s/1970s, providing subsidised holiday packages to workers. Numerous hotels, such as this one, sprang up all over the scenic Lake Balaton area.

The hotel likely operated into the early 1990s, when luxury hotels and resorts were built. These shabby socialist-era hotels closed down as they struggled to compete with modern resorts.

#Hungary #Retro #Photography