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Hungary’s weather top officials back leaders fired by minister over wrong forecast
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Several top officials of the Hungarian Meteorological Service (OMSZ) signed a letter in which they would like László Palkovics, the minister of innovation and technology, to withdraw the dismissal of the institute’s head and vice-head. Palkovics decided to fire the top officials, chairwoman Kornélia Radics and vice-chair Gyula Horváth because the OMSZ said there would be thunderstorms on 20 August. Therefore, the government postponed the fireworks, but the rain did not arrive.
Weather prognosis did not come true
As we reported earlier, the government-close newspapers started to slam the OMSZ immediately, saying their prognosis was wrong. On Monday, the minister responsible fired the head and deputy head of the OMSZ, a decision almost all international media outlets reported.
Today, the OMSZ issued a statement signed by many of its top officials in which they requested the abolishment of the minister’s decision, MTI reported. They added they wanted an independent investigation of the issue to shed light on the activity and decision-making process of the operative board. Furthermore, they would like the investigation results to be made public.
Moreover, they would like an independent committee to evaluate the meteorological forecasts for 2à August. They also want those results to be shared with the public. In the meantime, the top officials of the OMSZ would like Mrs Radics and Mr Horváth to be reinstated in their positions.
Government pressure on the OMSZ
They added that such investigations are needed to restore the professional authority of the institution. The OMSZ has been taking part in the operative board’s work since 2006, and they always gave the best of their knowledge. They said they did so this year, as well. They even conducted extra calculations to be able to give the most precise forecast possible.
Finally, people are held responsible. Wish the same could happen to those in charge of the US evacuation of Afghanistan.
Mariavontheresa – Please.
Residing as we know you do, in North America – now looking and accessing Hungary from the outside looking in, your continued negativity – lack of respect, acceptance and understanding of Democracy is witnessed again, in the tone and word usage of your commentary.
Strange, your re-locating to North America – which is Governed under Democracy.
Are you missing FACTUALLY – what is occurring in Hungary – under a Government, favoured by you, that Governs under a Dictatorial regime ?
Come back home – if you miss this “style” of Government.
Fidesz – could be on a MASSIVE membership drive due to numbers abandoning ship and the Nadir trending of Hungary.
Are you for real saying that people should never be held responsible for their actions? Do you not feel for those that set up the fireworks or those people that came to see the fireworks and now cannot return to see the spectacle? Do you not care about all the children that were disappointed?
Hope you are not employed by a company that it listed on the Stock Market, sloppy work may end up in a law suit and a huge monetary loss.