432 result(s) for media freedom
Speaker Of Hungarian Parliament Kövér Envisages More Predictable Government
- 10 Jun 2014 5:00 AM
- current affairs
A “steadier and more predictable” government is to be expected in the next four years, alongside with a slower pace of legislation, László Kövér, the parliamentary speaker, told MTI. The current international economic environment and the pick-up in Hungary’s growth rate will underpin more predictable governmental operations, he said in the interview, adding he trusted that “external factors will ...
Hungary’s Govt Mulls Taxing Social Media
- 4 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The bill on introducing a tax on advertisements is just an “overture” which could also see social networking sites included in the new regime, Fidesz lawmaker László L Simon said in a radio interview to public Kossuth Rádió.
Crowd Protests Dismissal Of Origo Editor In Budapest
- 4 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A demonstration was held in Budapest on Tuesday to voice protest against the dismissal of the editor-in-chief of news portal Origo. Speakers read out statements of portals Index, 444, Átlátszó and Origo itself to express solidarity with Origo’s editors and support the freedom of the press.
Media In Hungary Rated 'Partly Free' By Freedom House
- 6 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Although Freedom House has improved the scores of Hungary, it said the country’s media is still “partly free” in its 2013 global media freedom report released on Thursday. The Washington-based independent NGO ranked Hungary 71th on its global list of 197 countries, with a press freedom score of 35 on a scale of 100. FH’s report for 2012 ranked Hungary 74th, with a press freedom score of 36.
A Turn To The Right In Hungary - An Analysis Of The 2010-2014 Period
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Conflicts with Brussels, utility cost cuts, symbolic debates. Just about every conflict of the past four years Viktor Orbán's administration went into was because of sovereignty and the shaping of a new framework for its interpretation. When did the cabinet have to retreat and when did the EU acknowledge that the rebellious Hungarian government was right?
Hungarian Government Green-Lights Contraversial Memorial To “Victims Of German Invasion”
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Protesters in Budapest demolish scaffolds in protest of prime minister Viktor Orban’s decision to proceed with construction of controversial memorial to victims of 1994 German invasion of Hungary.
Hungary’s Former PM Gyurcsany: “Freedom And Democracy Are Very Much Alive In Hungary!”
- 4 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ferenc Gyurcsany tells united opposition supporters: "My dear friends, we are gathered here this afternoon to send a message to the rest of Hungary. Freedom and democracy are very much alive in Hungary! We have assembled here today to give strength and restore the faith of every Hungarian in Hungary’s freedom, to show them that Hungary’s freedom is not for sale, to show that we won’t let the ...
Xpat Opinion: Orban Addresses Supporters At Political Rally IIn Budapest
- 1 Apr 2014 12:00 PM
- current affairs
Together we have transformed and renewed the country. Together we have modernized and streamlined the country. We have turned our broken down, stalling, flat-tired vehicle into a fool-proof, fast, and valiant race car. Teetering on the verge of bankruptcy, with no self-respect and no confidence, our country in decline was transformed into a nation that grows stronger day by day, transformed into ...
Xpat Opinion: What’s Up With The New Civil Code & Press Photographs?
- 21 Mar 2014 8:02 AM
- current affairs
A new story dominating English-language coverage of Hungary is about the new Civil Code, which came into effect on March 15th and is reportedly “killing the press photo in Hungary.”
Speaker Of Hungarian Parliament Kövér Envisages More Predictable Government
- 10 Jun 2014 5:00 AM
- current affairs
A “steadier and more predictable” government is to be expected in the next four years, alongside with a slower pace of legislation, László Kövér, the parliamentary speaker, told MTI. The current international economic environment and the pick-up in Hungary’s growth rate will underpin more predictable governmental operations, he said in the interview, adding he trusted that “external factors will ...
Hungary’s Govt Mulls Taxing Social Media
- 4 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The bill on introducing a tax on advertisements is just an “overture” which could also see social networking sites included in the new regime, Fidesz lawmaker László L Simon said in a radio interview to public Kossuth Rádió.
Crowd Protests Dismissal Of Origo Editor In Budapest
- 4 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A demonstration was held in Budapest on Tuesday to voice protest against the dismissal of the editor-in-chief of news portal Origo. Speakers read out statements of portals Index, 444, Átlátszó and Origo itself to express solidarity with Origo’s editors and support the freedom of the press.
Media In Hungary Rated 'Partly Free' By Freedom House
- 6 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Although Freedom House has improved the scores of Hungary, it said the country’s media is still “partly free” in its 2013 global media freedom report released on Thursday. The Washington-based independent NGO ranked Hungary 71th on its global list of 197 countries, with a press freedom score of 35 on a scale of 100. FH’s report for 2012 ranked Hungary 74th, with a press freedom score of 36.
A Turn To The Right In Hungary - An Analysis Of The 2010-2014 Period
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Conflicts with Brussels, utility cost cuts, symbolic debates. Just about every conflict of the past four years Viktor Orbán's administration went into was because of sovereignty and the shaping of a new framework for its interpretation. When did the cabinet have to retreat and when did the EU acknowledge that the rebellious Hungarian government was right?
Hungarian Government Green-Lights Contraversial Memorial To “Victims Of German Invasion”
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Protesters in Budapest demolish scaffolds in protest of prime minister Viktor Orban’s decision to proceed with construction of controversial memorial to victims of 1994 German invasion of Hungary.
Hungary’s Former PM Gyurcsany: “Freedom And Democracy Are Very Much Alive In Hungary!”
- 4 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ferenc Gyurcsany tells united opposition supporters: "My dear friends, we are gathered here this afternoon to send a message to the rest of Hungary. Freedom and democracy are very much alive in Hungary! We have assembled here today to give strength and restore the faith of every Hungarian in Hungary’s freedom, to show them that Hungary’s freedom is not for sale, to show that we won’t let the ...
Xpat Opinion: Orban Addresses Supporters At Political Rally IIn Budapest
- 1 Apr 2014 12:00 PM
- current affairs
Together we have transformed and renewed the country. Together we have modernized and streamlined the country. We have turned our broken down, stalling, flat-tired vehicle into a fool-proof, fast, and valiant race car. Teetering on the verge of bankruptcy, with no self-respect and no confidence, our country in decline was transformed into a nation that grows stronger day by day, transformed into ...
Xpat Opinion: What’s Up With The New Civil Code & Press Photographs?
- 21 Mar 2014 8:02 AM
- current affairs
A new story dominating English-language coverage of Hungary is about the new Civil Code, which came into effect on March 15th and is reportedly “killing the press photo in Hungary.”


















