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Hungary ends state opera chief’s contract after audit

Szilveszter Ókovács, who led the Hungarian State Opera in Budapest for 15 years, says he intends to take legal action. An acting director will serve during the transition.

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  • Hungarian State Opera chief Szilveszter Ókovács has lost his job after an audit by the Ministry for Social Relations and Culture. OperaWireSlipped Disc

  • The audit reportedly found irregularities, including bonus payments made without required ministerial approval. Ervin Nagy, state secretary for culture, pointed to additional benefits alongside the director’s gross monthly salary of HUF 4.8 million. OperaWireSlipped Disc

  • Balázs Ivacs will be acting general director while the ministry prepares a new call for applications. Ókovács says he plans to take legal action and denies wrongdoing. OperaWireSlipped Disc