Hungary's largest newspaper Nepszabadsag stops publication, alleging Govt pressure

Hungary's largest broadsheet newspaper Nepszabadsag has stopped publication, with journalists and the opposition alleging government pressure.

Journalists said it was a "coup" - they were given notice after being stopped from entering the building on Saturday.

The owners said it was a business decision following declining sales. There is no government comment.

Nepszabadsag has often criticised Prime Minister Viktor Orban. It opposed last weekend's referendum on refugees.

Nepszabadsag is a leading centre-left daily. It is independent, but tends to support the left-leaning political opposition.

Nepszabadsag's shutdown includes its print and online versions.