Zoltán Tarr terminated the employment of Szilveszter Ókovács, the director of the Opera House

The Hungarian State Opera's director, Szilveszter Ókovács, has been dismissed following an audit revealing numerous irregularities, including unauthorized bonuses. The Ministry of Culture announced a new application process for the director position, with Balázs Ivacs serving as interim director. The audit uncovered significant financial discrepancies, including excessive payments for tasks that should have been performed by other staff. Culture Secretary Ervin Nagy criticized the Opera's management for mismanagement and lack of transparency regarding production costs. The interim director is tasked with ensuring operational continuity and addressing the identified issues, including potential legal actions if criminal activity is suspected.