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'The impact of both Acts addressed at the conference is still felt today and therefore it is important to understand and analyse them', András Koltay, the President of the NMHH and the Media Council, pointed out at the event.

This time, the Media Council of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) found that one of the episodes of “Balázsék” violated the human dignity of older women. The

Those who speak on public affairs must tolerate even extreme criticism; however, in practice, it is not always easy to decide who is considered a public figure, what constitutes public affairs and what falls outside the scope of protection of freedom of expression.

The NMHH consulted the Irish media authority in a case concerning the age rating of content published by an on-demand media service provider.

The Media Council of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) has ordered Radio Plus Kft. to pay more than 22 million forints due to its broadcasts of “Balázsék.” The body also found one episode of “Megasztár” to be in violation of the law and initiated proceedings against a radio media service provider.

The Media Council of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) examined compliance with classification provisions in relation to several programmes.

In the first episode, András Koltay, President of the NMHH and the Media Council, discusses timeless and topical issues of freedom of expression with journalist Ágnes Lampé and presenter Tibor Exterde.

As in previous years, National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) assessed the methodology and findings of international reports and rankings evaluating the domestic media landscape.

Artificial intelligence-based solutions from global platforms are increasingly transforming the media market, while the continued rise of online platforms is being felt in news consumption, advertising, entertainment and social networking.

According to the analysis of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH), the Freedom on the Net 2023 report, which assesses the situation of internet freedom in Hungary, is one-sided and methodologically deficient, similar to previous years.

Factual errors, methodological inconsistencies and one-sidedness can also be found in reports published by several international organisations analysing press freedom and media situation in Hungary, according to a study by the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH).

Continuous adaptation is essential for all operators in today's media economy, made necessary by the rise of diverse online business models, the growing influence of global platforms, and changing consumption patterns, in particular the changing media consumption of younger generations.

The main objective of the event is to give participants, mainly young people with an interest in the media, an insight into the challenges they can expect to face in this field.

The MEPs were informed about the situation of the Hungarian media market, the implementation of media pluralism and the application of EU legislation in Hungary.

Subtitles or sign language assistance are offered for viewers with impaired hearing in terms of numerous programmes of the national television channels - concluded the Media Council.