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Hungarian Influencer István Szakács Detained and Released After Police Interrogation

Hungarian influencer István Szakács was detained by police and later released after questioning, reportedly over a Facebook post. The incident drew strong reactions, including from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who criticized the police action.

8 Jul, 12:20 — 8 Jul, 12:20
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hungary-todayMixed48d ago

“Arbitrary Rule Has Reached a New Level”: Viktor Orbán Defends Detained Influencer

An incident that took place early this morning is indicative of the current pressure on freedom of speech in Hungary.  Magyar Nemzet reported that the right-wing blogger István Szakács was taken into custody by seven police officers following a thorough search of his home. In response to the incident, Viktor Orbán called for people to […] The post “Arbitrary Rule Has Reached a New Level”: Viktor Orbán Defends Detained Influencer appeared first on Hungary Today.

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First report: telex · 8 Jul, 07:36Full coverage: 3 · 5hWindow: 5h
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telex8 Jul, 07:36First to report

A fideszes Védvonal szerint a rendőrség őrizetbe vette Szakács István megafonos influenszert

5h later
hungary-today8 Jul, 12:20

“Arbitrary Rule Has Reached a New Level”: Viktor Orbán Defends Detained Influencer

hvg8 Jul, 12:24Latest update

Szakács István: Megbilincseltek és azt kérdezték, van-e fegyver, vagy drog a lakásban

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