Népszabadság parted ways with Gábor Pápai, the legendary cartoonist of Népszava, after thirty years

Pápai Gábor, a renowned cartoonist, announced his departure from Népszava after nearly 30 years, stating he was unexpectedly dismissed by the new editor. He expressed his sadness over the loss and shared plans to continue creating cartoons on social media. His dismissal came as a surprise, as he believed he would continue contributing to the publication. Pápai gained attention during the pandemic for a controversial cartoon that led to a legal case involving a politician. Despite initial support for his artistic freedom, he was ultimately ordered to apologize and pay damages.