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The "Sovereignty Protection Authority" is harmful and against the rule of law, yet it cannot intimidate independent media

The “Sovereignty Protection Authority” is harmful and against the rule of law, yet it cannot intimidate independent media

The newly adopted "Sovereignty Protection" law does not expressly regulate the operation of media companies, it is, however, capable of
The Ministry of Interior says there is no problem with hospital-acquired infections. However, a leaked document says they know the situation is serious

The Ministry of Interior says there is no problem with hospital-acquired infections. However, a leaked document says they know the situation is serious

According to an internal document of the Ministry of Interior leaked to Direkt36, health care authorities are aware of the
Swiss Bank Account Tied to Hungarian Tycoon Provides New Details of Alleged Misuse of Government Funds

Swiss Bank Account Tied to Hungarian Tycoon Provides New Details of Alleged Misuse of Government Funds

In an ongoing criminal case prosecutors claim officials of the Ministry of Agriculture fraudulently disbursed HUF 2,2 billion in 2019.
Minister Csaba Lantos' former secret business revealed from the Cyprus Confidential project

Minister Csaba Lantos’ former secret business revealed from the Cyprus Confidential project

The energy minister had a company in Cyprus at a time when Viktor Orbán was attacking others for such businesses.
"Washing our hands" - here is the documentary uncovering the secrets of hospital-acquired infections

“Washing our hands” – here is the documentary uncovering the secrets of hospital-acquired infections

Direkt36 has spent more than a year investigating the worsening situation of hospital-acquired infections in Hungary. Watch our documentary film
In England, the cleaner is the most important person in the hospital. How did other countries manage to decrease hospital-acquired infections?

In England, the cleaner is the most important person in the hospital. How did other countries manage to decrease hospital-acquired infections?

While the spread of dangerous hospital-acquired infections is a growing problem in Hungary every year, it is being successfully managed
"We just spread the bacteria all over the hospital" – Why is the prevalence of dangerous hospital-acquired infections growing in Hungary?

“We just spread the bacteria all over the hospital” – Why is the prevalence of dangerous hospital-acquired infections growing in Hungary?

A 35-year-old mother has contracted a serious hospital infection because she was left for hours without changing a contaminated diaper
Until now, it was a secret how Hungarian hospitals were dealing with infections. Direkt36 has created and now publishes their ranking.

Until now, it was a secret how Hungarian hospitals were dealing with infections. Direkt36 has created and now publishes their ranking.

For the first time, we publish a ranking of how Hungarian hospitals compare to each other based on the handling
Thousands of hospital patients are dying from terrible infections. Instead of addressing the situation, the government is working to cover it up

Thousands of hospital patients are dying from terrible infections. Instead of addressing the situation, the government is working to cover it up

Year after year, hospitals report an increasing amount of serious and even fatal hospital-acquired infections, but the reality is even
The secret history of Viktor Orbán's favorite company

The secret history of Viktor Orbán’s favorite company

A Direkt36 investigation has revealed that the Hungarian Prime Minister personally got involved in an acquisition of 4iG, a Hungarian
Inside the crisis of the Hungarian opposition

Inside the crisis of the Hungarian opposition

The opposition parties that suffered a crushing defeat in 2022 are busy gaining positions in favor of each other instead
Hungary refuses to disclose Chinese chemical hub project documents, Direkt36 sues

Hungary refuses to disclose Chinese chemical hub project documents, Direkt36 sues

Since Direkt36 reported based on leaked documents that a large-scale Chinese chemical trade hub would be set up in Budapest
The owners of private equity funds, which hide huge wealth, have been removed from the state register, after Direkt36 published an article about them

The owners of private equity funds, which hide huge wealth, have been removed from the state register, after Direkt36 published an article about them

Earlier this year Direkt36 was able to confirm the identity of the ultimate beneficial owners of dozens of private equity
What happened in Hungary since the Pegasus spyware revelations

What happened in Hungary since the Pegasus spyware revelations

The Hungarian broker company involved in the purchase of the spyware that hacked phones launched a series of lawsuits against
Inside the surprise change at the top of Hungary’s nuclear plant

Inside the surprise change at the top of Hungary’s nuclear plant

At the beginning of the year, the head of the nuclear power plant was unexpectedly dismissed because his position was
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Hungary could become a European hub for Chinese chemicals, leaked documents reveal

According to secret plans uncovered by Direkt36, the Orbán government is close to reaching an agreement with China to transport
A close acquaintance of Szijjártó acquired the company that is building a factory in Kecskemét, supported by HUF 1 billion from the state

A close acquaintance of Szijjártó acquired the company that is building a factory in Kecskemét, supported by HUF 1 billion from the state

Szilárd Benkő worked for many years alongside Péter Szijjártó and also yachted with him on the Adriatic Sea. The man
Former powerful CEO of Hungarian state companies, convicted for economic crimes, invited to government meetings

Former powerful CEO of Hungarian state companies, convicted for economic crimes, invited to government meetings

The former head of the Hungarian nuclear power plant in the city of Paks and the state energy company was
How Viktor Orbán angered his closest friends in Europe

How Viktor Orbán angered his closest friends in Europe

A box of excrement was sent to the Hungarian Embassy in Warsaw, president Katalin Novák was lectured by the Polish
Bracing for US sanctions, Russian financier in Budapest was busy securing personal offshore assets, leaked documents reveal

Bracing for US sanctions, Russian financier in Budapest was busy securing personal offshore assets, leaked documents reveal

Until last autumn, Nikolay Kosov headed the International Investment Bank, which is leaving Hungary. According to documents obtained by Direkt36,