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Internet · HungaryHungarian police have identified and apprehended a man from Budapest who allegedly orchestrated a series of digital attacks that disabled numerous news portals in Hungary and targeted an international press organization based in Austria. The man operated under the alias ‘Hano’ and was tracked down by the National Bureau of Investigation’s Cybercrime Division, the police confirmed in a statement released Monday. According to investigators, the in…See the Story
Authorities Catch Cyberattacker Behind Months-Long Assault on Hungarian Press
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European UnionThe Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners joined the SafeJournalists Network (SJN) in expressing deep concern and solidarity with over 200 journalists and media workers affected by the sudden announcement of the closure of Al Jazeera Balkans after 14 years of continuous operation. This is not merely the end of a respected regional media outlet—it is a serious blow to media pluralism, freedom of expression, and the public’s right to be inf…See the Story
Closure of Al Jazeera Balkans Is a Major Blow to Media Freedom and Pluralism in the Region
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European CommissionFollowing the publication of the European Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law report, the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) calls on the EU to act on the alarming findings to bolster its defence of media freedom and independent journalism across the bloc. As media freedom across the European Union and candidate countries continues its overall deterioration, the findings of the report must now act as the foundation for sustained action to safeguard E…See the Story
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