Content

We register print media products and in certain cases monitor whether published articles comply with the media legislation.

Knowledge base

Content

Where do all printed media products published in Hungary get collected, and is launching a newspaper subject to a licence?

Pursuant to the provisions of the Media Act, the NMHH maintains a register of print media products, as well as online media products and news portals. At present, there are over 5,800 reported print media products in Hungary. The official database of print media products contains the contact details and information of respective founders and publishers.

What jurisdiction does the Authority have over the printed press?

Legislative provisions applicable to all Hungarian media content and their respective creators are set out in prevailing media law – commonly referred to as the Media Act and the Media Constitution. The NMHH is a competent organisation overseeing the compliance of affected media, including printed press products. All of this is important to provide players of the media market with a predictable environment to operate in, as well as to ensure the protection of consumers in the possible most effective way.
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Press statistics & facts

Papers with the largest print runs and the most significant political, economic and sports papers (first-half 2014 and 2015)

Press
source: NMHH, MATESZ

Share of different advertising sectors from the advertisement pie in 2014 and 2015

Press, Television, Internet, Movie, Radio
source: Magyar Reklámszövetség

Registration of print and online media products

Press, Internet
source: NMHH
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NMHH apps

Online and printed press products

Use this application to list the names and online contact information of press products registered with NMHH as well as the names of their publishers and founders.

Communications, media and motion picture statistics

This application may serve as an inexhaustible source of information for analysts and media journalists. If they enter certain filter conditions, they can ‘mine’ the database for many years of key statistical information.
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Content topics

Violation of right to human dignity
Incitement of hatred, exclusion
Protection of minors
Other, not classified above
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Press news

3/9/2020

The NMHH’s September campaign calls for caution in the sharing of news

The National Media and Infocommunications Authority’s (NMHH) campaign launched today provides assistance in recognising fake news—particularly for the members of the older generations.
26/3/2020

Appeal of the Media Council of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority to Content and Media Service Providers

The extraordinary situation created by the pandemic imposes an increased responsibility on the media, media service providers, content providers and media professionals. Unfortunately, misleading, false, sensationalist communications have become more common in recent weeks.
19/3/2019

What is fake news? Educational materials have been prepared by National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) for the European Media Literacy Week

The latest initiative of the European Commission, the European Media Literacy Week, takes place between 18 and 22 March. On this occasion, the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) assembled infographics and relevant lesson plans about fake news, which are suitable for use at schools, and recommends sponsored online articles for adult audiences.
27/9/2019

Hírközlési labort adományozott az NMHH a Puskás Tivadar Távközlési Technikumnak

Az NMHH második oktatási célú hírközlési laborja az optikai hálózatok tesztelését szolgálja.
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