330 result(s) for media authority
Hungarian Klubrádió's License Extended Until 5 August
- 11 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Media Authority has extended Klubrádió’s provisional broadcasting licence to August 5, but rejected its application to reduce its broadcasting fee from the present Ft 6.5 million for two months.Klubrádió has been operating for about 18 months on a provisional contract, which the authority extends every other month.
Hungarian Parliament Adopts Amendments To The Media Act
- 7 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
According to amendments adopted by Parliament on 4 June, the identity of editorial boards’ sources will receive protection, the remits of the Media and Infocommunications Commissioner and the Media Authority will be more precisely defined, programme quotas will change and more programmes will be made accessible to those with hearing impairment.
Hungarian Authority NMHH Backs Roma Documentary
- 3 Jun 2012 8:58 AM
- current affairs
The Media Council of the media authority NMHH has rejected complaints that a documentary on Roma aired on March 7 was discriminatory, the NMHH announced. The film “Gipsy Way” by director László Pesty generated protests from individuals and organisations after it was broadcast on state television channel M1.
New Amnesty Report Critical Of Hungary’s Restrictions On Free Speech & Much More
- 25 May 2012 9:06 AM
- current affairs
This article about human rights in Hungary is made up of extracts from the new 2012 report by Amnesty International - the global movement of more than 3 million supporters, members and activists who campaign for internationally recognized human rights to be respected and protected. Its vision is for every person to enjoy all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human ...
Xpat Opinion: Latest Verdict On Freedom Of Press In Hungary
- 4 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On May 1 MTI reported the less than welcome news that Freedom House's 2012 report on the freedom of the press degraded Hungary to the "partially free" category. Hungary received 36 negative points (legal environment 12; political environment 13; economic environment 11).
Hungary's Klubrádió Wins Court Ruling In 2010 Lawsuit
- 29 Feb 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"The Media Council should have signed a contract with Klubrádió granting the station use of the 92.9 MHz frequency in December 2010, the Metropolitan Court ruled on Tuesday. The station’s current frequency, 95.3 MHz, was awarded to a previously unknown entity in December 2011. Klubrádió’s challenge of that decision is in another court, which is expected to rule on the matter on March 14.
Hungarian Media Council Ordered By Court To Release Letter To U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary Of State
- 29 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Capital Court yesterday ordered the National Media and Communication Authority (NMHH) to make public a letter of last August from president Annamária Szalai to US deputy assistant secretary of state Thomas Melia.
Hungarian Media Council Plans Klubrádió Inquiry
- 23 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Media Council has launched an inquiry into a February 22 broadcast on Klubrádió in which a phone-in caller talked about the possible “liquidation” of President Pál Schmitt in a live broadcast. The National Media and Communication Authority said two complaints have been filed.
Hungary Has Sent Its Answers To The European Commission
- 20 Feb 2012 8:03 AM
- current affairs
"The Hungarian Government submitted to the European Commission today, within the requested deadline, its responses in the three infringement procedures initiated in January (the independence of the Hungarian National Bank and of the National Data Protection Authority and the mandatory retirement age for judges) and also to the two additional questions raised by the European Commission (concerning ...
Hungarian Klubrádió's License Extended Until 5 August
- 11 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Media Authority has extended Klubrádió’s provisional broadcasting licence to August 5, but rejected its application to reduce its broadcasting fee from the present Ft 6.5 million for two months.Klubrádió has been operating for about 18 months on a provisional contract, which the authority extends every other month.
Hungarian Parliament Adopts Amendments To The Media Act
- 7 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
According to amendments adopted by Parliament on 4 June, the identity of editorial boards’ sources will receive protection, the remits of the Media and Infocommunications Commissioner and the Media Authority will be more precisely defined, programme quotas will change and more programmes will be made accessible to those with hearing impairment.
Hungarian Authority NMHH Backs Roma Documentary
- 3 Jun 2012 8:58 AM
- current affairs
The Media Council of the media authority NMHH has rejected complaints that a documentary on Roma aired on March 7 was discriminatory, the NMHH announced. The film “Gipsy Way” by director László Pesty generated protests from individuals and organisations after it was broadcast on state television channel M1.
New Amnesty Report Critical Of Hungary’s Restrictions On Free Speech & Much More
- 25 May 2012 9:06 AM
- current affairs
This article about human rights in Hungary is made up of extracts from the new 2012 report by Amnesty International - the global movement of more than 3 million supporters, members and activists who campaign for internationally recognized human rights to be respected and protected. Its vision is for every person to enjoy all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human ...
Xpat Opinion: Latest Verdict On Freedom Of Press In Hungary
- 4 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On May 1 MTI reported the less than welcome news that Freedom House's 2012 report on the freedom of the press degraded Hungary to the "partially free" category. Hungary received 36 negative points (legal environment 12; political environment 13; economic environment 11).
Hungary's Klubrádió Wins Court Ruling In 2010 Lawsuit
- 29 Feb 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"The Media Council should have signed a contract with Klubrádió granting the station use of the 92.9 MHz frequency in December 2010, the Metropolitan Court ruled on Tuesday. The station’s current frequency, 95.3 MHz, was awarded to a previously unknown entity in December 2011. Klubrádió’s challenge of that decision is in another court, which is expected to rule on the matter on March 14.
Hungarian Media Council Ordered By Court To Release Letter To U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary Of State
- 29 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Capital Court yesterday ordered the National Media and Communication Authority (NMHH) to make public a letter of last August from president Annamária Szalai to US deputy assistant secretary of state Thomas Melia.
Hungarian Media Council Plans Klubrádió Inquiry
- 23 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Media Council has launched an inquiry into a February 22 broadcast on Klubrádió in which a phone-in caller talked about the possible “liquidation” of President Pál Schmitt in a live broadcast. The National Media and Communication Authority said two complaints have been filed.
Hungary Has Sent Its Answers To The European Commission
- 20 Feb 2012 8:03 AM
- current affairs
"The Hungarian Government submitted to the European Commission today, within the requested deadline, its responses in the three infringement procedures initiated in January (the independence of the Hungarian National Bank and of the National Data Protection Authority and the mandatory retirement age for judges) and also to the two additional questions raised by the European Commission (concerning ...