Peter Karlsson
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Redaktör & förläggare/editor, Norstedts. Här skriver jag privat. Bl.a. om Ungern. Same in English.
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Szabolcs Panyi
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"The espionage accusations surfaced just as the journalist, who has reported extensively on alleged links between Hungarian officials and Moscow, exposed unprecedented Russian influence operations aimed at boosting Orban’s re-election."
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Hungary: Spy charges for journalist as Orbán escalates attack on media - ARTICLE 19
Hungarian government accuses investigative journalist Panyi of spying for Ukraine. He reports on alleged links between Russia and Hungary.
https://www.article19.org/resources/hungary-spy-charges-for-journalist-as-orban-escalates-attack-on-the-media/
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Alex Ip 葉清霖
1 day ago
All but three (!) of the 1,651 refugees admitted into the United States in the three most recent months we have data are white South Africans. For comparison, in 2024, the U.S. admitted 100,060 refugees. It's an explicit white supremacist project.
www.rpc.state.gov/documents/Re...
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Peter Hellman
2 days ago
Läs om extremhögerns propagandamaskin, med täta kopplingar till och ivrigt påhejande från SD.
www.etc.se/story/saa-fu...
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Så fungerar SD:s nya propagandamaskin
Unik kartläggning: • Sverigedemokraternas roll som finansiär • Extremhögerns uthängningssajter i hemligt samarbete • Steget mellan gatans aktivister och riksdagspolitiken har aldrig varit kortare.
https://www.etc.se/story/saa-fungerar-sd-s-nya-propagandamaskin
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Per Axbom
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Det är fortfarande första april så jag tänkte att jag drar den om kronprinsessan, utrikesministern och Palantir-rådgivaren. Men så kom jag på att det inte är ett skämt. 🧐 Nytt nyhetsbrev ute om Pax Silica:
axbom.se/pax-silica/
#PaxSilica
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Pax Silica, Sverige och tech-miljardärerna
Ett signerat avtal i Texas ledde till ett öppet brev, ett reportage i SvD och i skrivande stund mer än 170 underskrifter från personer som vill ha svar. Historien är långt ifrån slut men jag samlar m...
https://axbom.se/pax-silica/
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For more information please reread. Love from
@scarfolk.bsky.social
Thanks for this classic,
@richardlittler.bsky.social
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Gabriela Greilinger
4 days ago
If you have 52 minutes this week, I urge you to watch "The Price of a Vote", a Hungarian investigative documentary (with English subtitles) about electoral manipulation, vote-buying, and voter intimidation in Orbán's Hungary. 📺 1/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCwQ...
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A SZAVAZAT ÁRA
YouTube video by DE! Akcióközösség
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCwQR5HRWR8
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Katalin Halmai
4 days ago
If I understand correctly, this is just the first part. We’re looking forward to the rest ⏳
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The Guardian
4 days ago
Viktor Orbán has the support of both Russia and the US. Here’s why that doesn’t seem to be doing him any good | Péter Krekó
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Viktor Orbán has the support of both Russia and the US. Here’s why that doesn’t seem to be doing him any good | Péter Krekó
In Hungary, the Iran war is exposing tensions. On April 12, voters may decide that home is the priority and Orban’s foreign contortions a liability, says political scientist Péter Krekó
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/31/viktor-orban-us-russian-support-hungary-iran-war-voters?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=bsky_gu&utm_medium=&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1774930784
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MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦
4 days ago
🇭🇺❗️The media has leaked audio recordings of a conversation between Lavrov and Szijjarto, shedding light on their contacts amid the scandal over Budapest's possible transfer of details of closed discussions in the EU to Moscow, - VSquare
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VSquare.org
4 days ago
"Hello Sergey!" A consortium of investigative outlets obtained transcripts and audio of calls between Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó, Sergey Lavrov, and other Russian officials, showing how Hungary—and Slovakia—secretly act on the Kremlin’s behalf.
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Kremlin Hotline: Hungary colluded with Russia to delist sanctioned oligarchs, companies and banks - VSquare.org
The hotline between Péter Szijjártó and Sergey Lavrov provided Russia with strategic information on critical EU issues.
https://vsquare.org/kremlin-hotline-hungary-colluded-with-russia-to-delist-sanctioned-oligarchs-companies-and-banks/
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“I am Gundalf”. Dániel Hraboczki speaks out. This is the young volunteer that Orbán’s secret service tried to coerce into passing on information about Tisza Party internal affairs and create a backdoor to their IT systems. Short preview of 444's interview:
youtube.com/shorts/xiUKq...
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Peter Karlsson
5 days ago
Hej Forssell! Unpredictable migration rules risk scaring off foreign talent. Changes to Sweden's migration policies risk affecting Sweden's ability to attract & retain high-skilled international talent, according to researchers at Stockholm School of Economics:
www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/rese...
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Researchers: Sweden's unpredictable migration rules risk scaring off foreign talent | Sveriges Radio
Changes to Sweden's migration policies risk affecting Sweden's ability to attract and retain high-skilled international talent, according to researchers at Stockholm School of Economics.
https://www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/researchers-swedens-unpredictable-migration-rules-risk-scaring-off-foreign-talent
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Tom the Dancing Bug, by Ruben Bolling
7 days ago
(From 2023) JK Rowling's NEW take on outsiders feared and shunned by society: Stuff them back into the closet! Introducing... "The Bursleys," Heroes of Biology and Defenders of the Norm!
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Jag försökte "kort" sammanfatta veckans händelser och skandaler i Ungern drygt två veckor före parlamentsvalet. Så här gick det.
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Staffan Dahl
5 days ago
And “Elsewhere, Liberties identified Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany and Sweden, all countries with strong democratic traditions, as ‘sliders’: places where the rule of law is declining in some areas, without erosion being part of an overall political strategy.”
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Staffan Dahl
5 days ago
N. B. the poster child of “moderate” conservatism Meloni’s Italy among Member States where rule of law is backsliding.
www.theguardian.com/law/2026/mar...
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Five EU governments found to ‘consistently’ dismantle rule of law
Exclusive: Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy and Slovakia actively pursue regressive policies, watchdog finds
https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/mar/30/five-eu-governments-consistently-dismantle-rule-of-law-finds-civil-liberties-union-for-europe?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
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Agri Ismaïl
11 days ago
statsministern fifflade till sig en lägenhet för utsatta kvinnor, vice statsministern är dömd för förtal + ful-använder AI, finansministern tog ut dubbla ersättningar för boende, migrationsministerns son är…ehm… och DENNA regering tycker sig alltså ha rätt att bestämma vilka som ”lever skötsamt”???
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Gabriela Greilinger
6 days ago
T-14 days until the Hungarian election. 🇭🇺🗳️ In this thread, I discuss Magyar's prospects of success in restoring (liberal) democracy (if he wins) and will tell you he's not the saviour you might think he is (but that he’s still good enough for now). 🧵 1/
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Sunday read: “First they came for the journalists. We do not know what happened next”
In Hungary, asking questions is becoming a physical risk for journalists
https://open.substack.com/pub/veronikamunk/p/sunday-read-first-they-came-for-the?r=1nwjxf&utm_medium=ios
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Ola Spännar
6 days ago
Buschs statssekreterare Simon Westberg har investerat i ryska bolag. Köpte mellan att Ryssland invaderade Ukraina och att de stängdes av från det internationella banksystemet, bara någon vecka senare. Westberg spekulerade alltså i att Ryssland snabbt skulle vinna kriget
www.tv4.se/artikel/7B6u...
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0skar
6 days ago
Läs
@moabrglf.bsky.social
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www.sydsvenskan.se/opinion/moa-...
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LEDARE: Att säga sanningen är inte att brunsmeta.
Sydsvenskan.se är den ledande nyhetstidningen i Skåne och Öresundsregionen
https://www.sydsvenskan.se/opinion/moa-berglof/att-saga-sanningen-ar-inte-att-brunsmeta/?shareSource=iossharebutton
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Szabolcs Panyi
6 days ago
💥Not how one wants to be featured in the
@nytimes.com
, but I’m glad a US audience sees what’s happening in this small country’s wild election campaign. As with other Orbán-related news, here's my warning to US colleagues: Orbán's actions still serve as a blueprint for Trump/MAGA.
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Jag försökte "kort" sammanfatta veckans händelser och skandaler i Ungern drygt två veckor före parlamentsvalet. Så här gick det.
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Anne Applebaum
7 days ago
The weirdest and also most important election in Europe this year
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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The First Post-Reality Political Campaign
Hungary’s Viktor Orbán is waging cognitive warfare on a new scale.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/03/hungary-first-post-reality-political-campaign/686565/?gift=hVZeG3M9DnxL4CekrWGK37FuevLCgbuPwh60Tp7hMpQ
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Palma Polyak
7 days ago
Orbán’s Ceaușescu moment. Booed at his own rally, ranting and pointing fingers. His final message: Ukraine hatred.
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Tibor M. Kalman
7 days ago
In Orban's campaign speech in Győr in northwest Hungary tonight, it struck me how fixated he was on Ukraine & the war raging next door. His entire campaign consists of anti-Ukrainian ads & billboards. I made a clip to demonstrate his infatuation. Háború = war Ukrajna = Ukraine
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Naseer Alkhouri
8 days ago
Krismöte utlyst hos Sverigedemokraterna!
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Nicholas Campiz
7 days ago
Maybe some different dynamics with Tisza's rise, but I keep thinking about this Economist chart from the last election to visualize just how high the bar needed is by the opposition to get to 50% of the seats vs. the low one for Fidesz due to how the system is set up.
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Jacob Öberg
8 days ago
🚨🚨Late to this but this is a horrible story of very desperate Hungarian leaders who falsely tries to frame excellent journalist
@szabolcspanyi.bsky.social
for espionage for his great investigative work against the
#Orban
government's link with
#Kremlin
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www.politico.eu/article/hung...
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Hungary accuses investigative journalist of espionage
Szabolcs Panyi denied any wrongdoing and slammed the government in Budapest for acting like “an ally of the Kremlin.”
https://www.politico.eu/article/hungary-accuses-investigative-journalist-espionage/
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Katalin Halmai
8 days ago
If passed, the Block Putin act would require President Donald Trump to impose financial sanctions and visa bans on Hungarian government officials involved in the country’s purchases of Russian oil and gas, and who have sought to block support for Ukraine.
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US senators aim to sanction Hungary over obstructing Ukraine aid
Bipartisan bill from Shaheen and Tillis comes as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán holds up €90bn loan to Kyiv
https://www.ft.com/content/35cdef61-af5d-454e-89ef-27a5ad85b022?shareType=nongift
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ)
8 days ago
#Hungary
: The Hungarian government has filed charges against one of 🇭🇺 most prominent investigative journalists
@szabolcspanyi.bsky.social
, who has recently revealed multiple Russian influence operations aimed at boosting Orban’s re-election. We express our full support for Szabolcs Panyi.
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Hungary charges journalist after claims minister was in touch with Moscow
Investigative reporter Szabolcs Panyi covered story alleging foreign minister had passed information to Sergei Lavrov
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/26/hungary-charges-journalist-szabolcs-panyi-following-claims-minister-was-in-touch-with-moscow
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Zia Weise
8 days ago
This is the kind of stuff I saw plenty of as a correspondent based in Turkey. Worrying to see Hungary go down that route. Solidarity with
@szabolcspanyi.bsky.social
www.reuters.com/business/med...
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Hungary government accuses journalist of spying for Ukraine
Hungarian authorities said on Thursday they had launched an investigation into a journalist over accusations that he was spying for Ukraine amid an increasingly acrimonious election campaign - allega...
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/hungary-government-accuses-journalist-spying-ukraine-2026-03-26/
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Niklas Orrenius
8 days ago
För att hinna med i Tidöregeringens lagstiftningstempo har Lagrådet tvingats kalla in tolv pensionerade domare. De tunga juristerna levererar ofta brutal kritik. Men hur känns det när regeringen struntar i deras invändningar? Jag har frågat:
www.dn.se/sverige/topp...
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Toppjuristerna på Riddarholmen som sågar regeringen
För att hinna med i Tidöregeringens lagstiftningstempo har Lagrådet tvingats kalla in tolv pensionerade domare.
https://www.dn.se/sverige/toppjuristerna-pa-riddarholmen-som-sagar-regeringen/
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Kim Lane Scheppele
8 days ago
Szabolcs Panyi is one of the bravest journalists in the world. And it is a measure of Orbán’s desperation that he attacks the messenger for telling the truth. Panyi deserves the support of all those who value freedom of the press.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...
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Hungary charges journalist after claims minister was in touch with Moscow
Investigative reporter Szabolcs Panyi covered story alleging foreign minister had passed information to Sergei Lavrov
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/26/hungary-charges-journalist-szabolcs-panyi-following-claims-minister-was-in-touch-with-moscow?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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Zselyke Csaky
9 days ago
The 🇭🇺 government is upping the ante in the final stretch of the campaign. Allegations in the last few days: ▪️FM Szijjarto reporting directly to 🇷🇺 from EUCO ▪️pro-govt journalists taking instructions from 🇷🇺 embassy ▪️🇭🇺 govt accusing
@szabolcspanyi.bsky.social
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apnews.com/article/hung...
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Hungary's government files charges against prominent journalist for alleged espionage
Hungary’s government is filing criminal charges against an investigative journalist, claiming he is spying for a foreign state.
https://apnews.com/article/hungary-files-charges-journalist-espionage-d24d501efcbfa0240e905aa0cb22fbc4
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“Local mayors exercise an iron grip over daily lives, providing work, firewood, transport to polling stations and, in one case, even access to medicine, in exchange for the ’correct’ vote on election day, according to claims made in the film.”
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Orban's Hungarian government accused of mass voter intimidation ahead of election
A film quoting voters, mayors and a police officer alleges money and drugs are being offered to pressure people to back the ruling party.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c36r0068xp2o
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Alex Voronov
8 days ago
Journalisten anklagas för att ha spionerat för … [trumvirvel] … Ukraina 🇺🇦🥳
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Hungary charges journalist after claims minister was in touch with Moscow
Investigative reporter Szabolcs Panyi covered story alleging foreign minister had passed information to Sergei Lavrov
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/26/hungary-charges-journalist-szabolcs-panyi-following-claims-minister-was-in-touch-with-moscow
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Adam Roberts
8 days ago
Stunning photo: James Bradford in 1961, arrested for reading in the Jackson, Mississippi public library.
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Don Moynihan
9 days ago
They are charging the journalist who discovered government espionage *with* espionage. This is the model of authoritarianism that Trumpists promote as the ideal.
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Ungerske journalisten Szabolcs Panyi anklagas för spioneri av ungerska regeringen, meddelade Gergely Gulyás, minister för premiärministerns kansli och talesman för regeringen vid en presskonferens under förmiddagen.
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404 Media
9 days ago
NEW: Wikipedia has banned AI-generated content.
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Wikipedia Bans AI-Generated Content
“In recent months, more and more administrative reports centered on LLM-related issues, and editors were being overwhelmed.”
https://www.404media.co/wikipedia-bans-ai-generated-content/
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Ungerske journalisten Szabolcs Panyi anklagas för spioneri av ungerska regeringen, meddelade Gergely Gulyás, minister för premiärministerns kansli och talesman för regeringen vid en presskonferens under förmiddagen.
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Zselyke Csaky
9 days ago
This is theoretically possible but two caveats: ◾Fidesz could install Orban and change the constitution but it'd be seen as massive escalation. ◾If Tisza wins big, Fidesz risks mass protests and worse. If the outcome is close, a smarter strategy is to undermine the new govt & force early elections.
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Erika Schlager
9 days ago
Election expert Roland Ferkovics on Romani voters and Romani representation in the Hungarian elections. Roma are the largest minority in Hungary, roughly 800,000+ people.
romea.cz/en/world/rol...
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Erika Schlager
9 days ago
Per the ERRC, drawing on reports from Hungarian NGOs, Orban’s new “Law on the Protection of Local Identity” has ushered in “municipal decrees that systematically exclude Roma from taking up residence in towns and villages across Hungary.”
www.errc.org/news/hungari...
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Hungarian Rights Groups call for immediate repeal of discriminatory law on ‘protection of local identity’ - European Roma Rights Centre
By Bernard Rorke The law on the protection of local identity has led to a mass of discriminatory unlawful ...
https://www.errc.org/news/hungarian-rights-groups-call-for-immediate-repeal-of-discriminatory-law-on-protection-of-local-identity
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Erika Schlager
9 days ago
Plus, a Romani teacher in Pecs faces up to a year in prison for his role in organizing a Pride Parade. His case has been suspended, pending Con Ct review, but not dismissed.
www.errc.org/news/romani-...
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Ungern. Färska opinionssiffror från Medián. Om detta stämmer och valfusket inte blir alltför stort går oppositionspartiet Tisza mot närmare två tredjedels majoritet. Alltså om valfusket inte blir alltför stort. Om…
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Ett ungerskt Watergate. Säkerhetspolisen har försökt sabotera för oppositionen genom att värva en 19-åring it-volontär för Tisza – och när det inte gick utpressa honom och sedan anklaga honom för barnporr för att komma åt hans datorer och telefoner. Ännu ett avslöjande från grävsajten Direkt36.
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Inside the covert operation to bring down the party threatening Viktor Orbán’s rule - Direkt36
According to documents obtained by Direkt36, a secret operation was carried out to bring down the IT systems of the Hungarian opposition party Tisza. IT specialists affiliated with the party planned t...
https://www.direkt36.hu/en/titkosszolgalati-nyomasra-tortent-hazkutatas-a-tiszat-segito-informatikusoknal-aztan-kibukott-egy-gyanus-muvelet-a-part-ellen/
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Ett ungerskt Watergate. Säkerhetspolisen har försökt sabotera för oppositionen genom att värva en 19-åring it-volontär för Tisza – och när det inte gick utpressa honom och sedan anklaga honom för barnporr för att komma åt hans datorer och telefoner. Ännu ett avslöjande från grävsajten Direkt36.
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Inside the covert operation to bring down the party threatening Viktor Orbán’s rule - Direkt36
According to documents obtained by Direkt36, a secret operation was carried out to bring down the IT systems of the Hungarian opposition party Tisza. IT specialists affiliated with the party planned t...
https://www.direkt36.hu/en/titkosszolgalati-nyomasra-tortent-hazkutatas-a-tiszat-segito-informatikusoknal-aztan-kibukott-egy-gyanus-muvelet-a-part-ellen/
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