Austerity measures are continuing within Hungarian media outlets aligned with the ruling Fidesz party, with no apparent intervention from wealthy, pro-government figures to alleviate financial difficulties. Several newsrooms are struggling due to a lack of public funding. The situation suggests a potential shift in priorities, as businessman Lőrinc Mészáros, closely linked to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, appears to be directing resources elsewhere – specifically, towards maintaining a zebra population at a rural estate. This has led to speculation about a lack of gratitude from Orbán and Mészáros towards the media organizations that support them. The article implies a failure to prioritize journalistic content focused on attracting readership, contributing to the current financial instability. The cuts raise questions about the future viability of these pro-government publications.