345 result(s) for media freedom
Pál Schmitt, Former President of Hungary, International Olympic Committee Member
- 20 Jul 2021 10:08 AM
Born 13 May 1942, he was a successful fencer in his youth, going on to win two Olympic gold medals. Later he became a politician, and served as President of Hungary from 2010 until his resignation in 2012. Today he is one of the 100 or so active members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Hungarian Opinion: Government Accused of Using Spyware
- 20 Jul 2021 6:14 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
As the government stands accused of using spyware to monitor critical journalists and other individuals, a left-wing pundit likens PM Orbán to the dictators of the East. Pro-government commentators are skeptical that the government illegally tapped its critics.
EC Takes Legal Action Against Hungary Over Violation of LGBTQ Rights
- 16 Jul 2021 2:29 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against Hungary over its child protection law as well as the insistence by the authorities that a children’s book with LGBTQ content should carry a content warning.
Hungarian Opinion: Prime Minister’s Video on Media Freedom
- 12 Jul 2021 12:05 PM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
A left-wing site dismisses the Prime Minister’s argument that the abundance of outlets harshly critical of his government is vivid proof of a free press in Hungary.
EP: Hungary Anti-Paedophile Law in Breach of EU Values
- 9 Jul 2021 7:45 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution denouncing “the dismantling of democracy and the rule of law in Hungary” and condemning the country’s recently approved anti-paedophile law, saying it was in breach of European Union values, principles and law.
Von Der Leyen Demands Amendment to Hungarian Legislation
- 8 Jul 2021 9:04 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Ursula Von der Leyen has said Hungary must amend its paedophile law that “violates LGBTQI rights” or face legal action from the European Commission.
Soros Behind Fresh Attacks Against Hungary, Says Justice Minister
- 6 Jul 2021 9:29 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Financier George Soros is behind fresh attacks on Hungary's government over its record on media freedom, Judit Varga, the justice minister, has said.
Covid Immunity Rate Now as High as 65-70% in Hungary
- 4 Jun 2021 9:49 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Although they show minor differences, all coronavirus vaccines distributed in Hungary are safe, and the government calls on all Hungarians to register and accept a vaccine, the prime minister’s chief of staff, Gergely Gulyás, told an online press briefing.
Watch: Concerns Over Press Freedom In Hungary After State TV Attack On Journalist
- 4 May 2021 11:11 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian state TV has run a series of reports attacking an Austrian journalist, accusing her of being provocative, amateur, and critical of Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Pál Schmitt, Former President of Hungary, International Olympic Committee Member
- 20 Jul 2021 10:08 AM
Born 13 May 1942, he was a successful fencer in his youth, going on to win two Olympic gold medals. Later he became a politician, and served as President of Hungary from 2010 until his resignation in 2012. Today he is one of the 100 or so active members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Hungarian Opinion: Government Accused of Using Spyware
- 20 Jul 2021 6:14 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
As the government stands accused of using spyware to monitor critical journalists and other individuals, a left-wing pundit likens PM Orbán to the dictators of the East. Pro-government commentators are skeptical that the government illegally tapped its critics.
EC Takes Legal Action Against Hungary Over Violation of LGBTQ Rights
- 16 Jul 2021 2:29 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against Hungary over its child protection law as well as the insistence by the authorities that a children’s book with LGBTQ content should carry a content warning.
Hungarian Opinion: Prime Minister’s Video on Media Freedom
- 12 Jul 2021 12:05 PM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
A left-wing site dismisses the Prime Minister’s argument that the abundance of outlets harshly critical of his government is vivid proof of a free press in Hungary.
EP: Hungary Anti-Paedophile Law in Breach of EU Values
- 9 Jul 2021 7:45 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution denouncing “the dismantling of democracy and the rule of law in Hungary” and condemning the country’s recently approved anti-paedophile law, saying it was in breach of European Union values, principles and law.
Von Der Leyen Demands Amendment to Hungarian Legislation
- 8 Jul 2021 9:04 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Ursula Von der Leyen has said Hungary must amend its paedophile law that “violates LGBTQI rights” or face legal action from the European Commission.
Soros Behind Fresh Attacks Against Hungary, Says Justice Minister
- 6 Jul 2021 9:29 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Financier George Soros is behind fresh attacks on Hungary's government over its record on media freedom, Judit Varga, the justice minister, has said.
Covid Immunity Rate Now as High as 65-70% in Hungary
- 4 Jun 2021 9:49 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Although they show minor differences, all coronavirus vaccines distributed in Hungary are safe, and the government calls on all Hungarians to register and accept a vaccine, the prime minister’s chief of staff, Gergely Gulyás, told an online press briefing.
Watch: Concerns Over Press Freedom In Hungary After State TV Attack On Journalist
- 4 May 2021 11:11 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian state TV has run a series of reports attacking an Austrian journalist, accusing her of being provocative, amateur, and critical of Prime Minister Viktor Orban.