Zoltan Kovacs
Zoltan Kovacs is a Hungarian politician and spokesperson for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, recognized for his role in communicating the government's positions on various issues. He gained media attention recently for his critical remarks directed at Ilaria Salis during her television interview, accusing her of being unworthy of participating in public discourse due to past allegations. Kovacs's comments reflect the contentious political climate in Hungary, where he and the Orbán administration have been known to suppress dissent and challenge the legitimacy of opposition voices.
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Zoltan Kovacs reported on social media about the government's decision to deport seven Ukrainian citizens detained on money laundering charges.
URM: Ukraina iškvietė Vengrijos pasiuntinį dėl banko darbuotojų sulaikymo
Lithuania· 2026-03-06
Hungarian government spokesperson Zoltan Kovacs stated that Hungary cannot be intimidated and will not yield to blackmail.
„დრუჟბა” ორბანსა და ზელენსკის შორის
Georgia· 2026-03-06
Zoltan Kovacs is the spokesperson for the Hungarian government who announced the plans to expel seven Ukrainian cash transporters.
Угорщина заявила, що вишле викрадених українських інкасаторів
Ukraine· 2026-03-06
Zoltán Kovács, the government spokesperson, claimed that the seven were detained for money laundering.
Ucrânia acusa a Hungria de “rapto” e “roubo” de 82 milhões de dólares | Ucrânia
Portugal· 2026-03-06
Zoltan Kovacs did not respond to questions regarding the incident.
Главный оппонент Орбана признался, что попал в секс-скандал. «Классический компромат российского типа»
Belarus· 2026-02-13
Zoltan Kovacs is Orbán's spokesperson who linked Maja T. to Ilaria Salis in a negative context.
Maja T. condannata a 8 anni in Ungheria per i fatti del raduno neonazista a Budapest. Il portavoce di Orbán: «Complice di Ilaria Salis»
Italy· 2026-02-04
Zoltán Kovács is the spokesperson for the Hungarian government who criticized the EU's proposal regarding Ukraine.
Jutarnji list - U Bruxellesu smislili opaki plan, traje utrka s vremenom, bijes u Budimpešti: 'Prešli ste sve crvene linije!'
Croatia· 2025-12-11
Zoltan Kovacs is a spokesperson for the Hungarian government who criticized the EU's handling of its own institutions.
Korupcionaški skandal gura EU u duboku krizu
Montenegro· 2025-12-04
Zoltan Kovacs, the spokesperson for the Hungarian government, criticized Brussels for hypocrisy regarding the rule of law.
Sprema se novo glasanje o nepoverenju Ursule fon der Lajen posle skandala sa Mogerini
Serbia· 2025-12-03
Zoltan Kovacs criticized the EU for lecturing others on the rule of law while facing its own scandals.
Politico: To νέο σκάνδαλο μπορεί να βυθίσει την Ε.Ε. στη μεγαλύτερη κρίση των τελευταίων δεκαετιών
Greece· 2025-12-03
Zoltán Kovács called the situation an 'outrageous scandal'.
Appalti europei, stupore e sospetti nelle file del Pse dopo il fermo di Mogherini e Sannino in BelgioItaly· 2025-12-03
Kovacs stated that Budapest is pleased to host the historic meeting.
Veliki plan Ukrajine propao u poslednjem času? Orban se oglasio kasno noćasSerbia· 2025-10-17
Kovács claimed antifa members have brutally beaten people in the street.
European far right follows Trump in calling for antifa to be declared terrorists | The far right
United Kingdom· 2025-10-12
Zoltan Kovacs is the spokesperson for the Hungarian government who described Ilaria Salis as a dangerous criminal.
Ilaria Salis, Tajani: «Voteremo per la revoca dell'immunità»Italy· 2025-09-26
Zoltán Kovács responded to Ilaria Salis's comments regarding her immunity.
Index - Külföld - Döntött Magyar Péter és Dobrev Klára mentelmi jogáról az EP szakbizottsága
Hungary· 2025-09-23
Zoltan Kovacs is the spokesperson for the Hungarian government who criticized the European Parliament's decision.
Immunità confermata per Ilaria Salis: la Commissione respinge la richiesta dell'Ungheria per un voto. Il governo Orbán: «Pericolosa criminale, deve stare in carcere»Italy· 2025-09-23
Zoltan Kovacs is the spokesperson for the Hungarian government who sent a threatening tweet to Ilaria Salis.
Roberto Salis: «Orbán ormai l’ha processata ma per Ilaria lotterò fino in fondo»Italy· 2025-09-22
Zoltan Kovacs is the Hungarian Secretary of State for International Communication and a close advisor to Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Kosten, Konsequenzen und moralische Fragen
Switzerland· 2025-09-03
Zoltán Kovács justified the decision to ban the band by stating they repeatedly engage in anti-Semitic hate speech.
Kneecap banidos por Viktor Orbán de entrarem na Hungria nos próximos três anos | MúsicaPortugal· 2025-07-25
Hungarian politician Zoltan Kovacs says the band's 'planned performance posed a national security threat'.
Belfast rap trio banned from Hungary ahead of Sziget FestivalUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-25
Zoltan Kovacs, the government's spokesperson, stated that the rap group Kneecap was denied entry due to antisemitic statements.
Øya-aktuell rapgruppe forbys i Ungarn
Norway· 2025-07-24
Zoltan Kovacs is a government spokesperson who announced the ban on Kneecap citing national security concerns.
Kneecap banned by Hungary ahead of planned festival performance – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-24Zoltan Kovacs criticized the organizers of the Pride event for choosing to ignore the law.
La Hongrie met en garde ses partenaires de l’UE avant la Pride « interdite »
France· 2025-06-26
Zoltán Kovács did not respond to a request for comment made by Reuters.
Presidente de Budapeste desafia Orbán e assume organização do Pride | LGBTPortugal· 2025-06-18Zoltan Kovacs, the spokesperson for the Hungarian government, critically commented on an interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
В МЗС відповіли Угорщині: Ставка на примітивну демонізацію України – програшнаUkraine· 2025-06-11
Zoltán Kovács is the returning sports director of the DVTK team, having previously worked in the club over a decade ago.
Žiniasklaida: Valdas Dambrauskas ir Miškolco DVTK suka skirtingais keliais | SportasLithuania· 2025-06-10
Zoltán Kovács, a spokesperson for the Hungarian government, had said the bill had been introduced amid worries that foreign-funded organisations were shaping the country’s political discourse.
Hungary postpones vote on law to curb foreign-funded organisations | HungaryUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-04
Zoltan Kovacs reported on the meeting between Victor Orban and Irakli Kobakhidze.
ზოლტან კოვაჩი - ვიქტორ ორბანმა და ირაკლი კობახიძემ განიხილეს უნგრულ-ქართული ეკონომიკური და სავაჭრო კავშირებიGeorgia· 2025-05-28
Zoltán Kovács, the Secretary of State for International Communication and Relations, engaged in a conversation with Máté Kocsis.
Index - Belföld - Kocsis Máté szerint brutális cirkusz lesz, beépített embereik vannak a Tisza PártbanHungary· 2025-05-28Zoltán Kovács was appointed to the supervisory board of the Hungarian National Bank.
Index - Belföld - Jöhet az értesítés a kormánytól a mobiltelefonokraHungary· 2025-05-20
