Ókovács's deputy was also fired from the Opera House

The Hungarian State Opera terminated the employment of Deputy Director Virág Főző due to irregularities uncovered during an investigation. Főző had been with the Opera since 2002 and was appointed Deputy Director in 2014. Former director Szilveszter Ókovács criticized the decision, claiming it undermined the institution's leadership. He announced plans to sue following his own dismissal. Főző expressed gratitude for her 24 years at the Opera and plans to remain a spectator. Ókovács noted that Főző's tenure was marked by controversies and conflicts with staff, and her dismissal followed a probe into misconduct.