Latest update: 11/01/2011 

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Hungary: new media law threatens freedom

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"Free Press"

by Anonyme - 12/01/2011 - 02:28

I feel that this issue may not being viewed under the proper light. I am not reading the Hungarian newspapers any longer what available on the Internet (Nepszabadsag and Magyar Nemzet) for the reason that they are using foul language, improper grammar and publishing incorrect information.
If these serious shortcomings representing “Free Press”, then of course the criticism is right. However, I do not think so.
When the media doing a disservice to the public by using dirty words, writing outside of the journalistic language and misinform the public, then some oversee must be in place.

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