Hungary Publishes 60,000 Names from Communist-Era Secret Police Files Online
Hungary has made public around 60,000 names from communist-era secret police files as part of a long-delayed effort to confront its Cold War past. The searchable online database, launched under Prime Minister Peter Magyar, allows anyone to access records previously limited to individuals or relatives. Many files were lost during uprisings and regime changes. Magyar urged respectful handling of the documents, acknowledging the difficult personal histories they may reveal. A second batch of files is expected by February 2027.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–65/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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theprint broke this story on 4 Nov, 02:06 pm. Other outlets followed.
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