Hungarian Minister for Culture and Innovation Janos Csak has sacked the head of the National Museum for allowing under-18s into a World Press photo exhibition on its premises that displayed LGBT content. Csak said in a statement that Laszlo Simon failed to observe the museum's legal obligations -- an apparent reference to legislation introduced by populist premier Viktor Orban's right-wing government that prohibits "popularizing" homosexuality among minors. Simon has rejected the accusation, arguing that the museum could not violate privacy laws by requiring ID checks of visitors, but it had posted a warning on the institution's website warning under-18s not to visit the exhibition. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Hungarian Service, click here.
Hungarian Museum Director Fired For Allowing Minors Into Exhibition With LGBT Content
The director of Hungary's National Museum, Laszlo Simon (left), with Hungarian Culture Minister Janos Csak (file photo)