The concentration of control of the media in Hungary by the government is part of a troubling pattern in Central Europe, where Poland’s press also faces pressure following a presidential election.
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Australian Media Redact Their Front Pages to Protest Secrecy Laws
Print, online and on-air news outlets joined together in a concerted campaign to pressure the Australian government to soften its restrictive secrecy laws.
Poland’s State Media Is Government’s Biggest Booster Before Election
With state television firmly under the control of the ruling party, it has proved itself more valuable than any billboard or advertising campaign.
Australian Police Obtained Journalist’s Travel Records From Airline in Leak Inquiry
The request for the travel records from Qantas Airways has alarmed the media industry and advocates for a free press.
A No-Deal Brexit? Leaders Are Alarmed; Voters, Not So Much
Amid warnings of the dire effects of Britain leaving the European Union without a deal, many Britons are untroubled by what some call “scaremongering.”
Meghan Markle Isn’t Speaking to Her Dad. He’s Asked the Queen to Intervene.
Thomas Markle, who did not attend the royal wedding in May, appeared on British television to ask his daughter to reach out to him, and for Queen Elizabeth II to help.
He Helped People Cheat at Grand Theft Auto. Then His Home Was Raided.
A gamer in Melbourne has had his assets frozen in connection with a popular video game cheat. He’s one of many being sued by game companies worldwide, raising questions about copyright law and the policing of online civility.