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EU investigates controversial Hungary tax

on Jan 03, 2011 via YahooNews

The European Commission on Monday said it was investigating whether a Hungarian "crisis" tax upsetting major European firms was in compliance with rules set by the bloc -- currently chaired by Budapest.

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Hungary dismisses Western attacks on new media law

on Jan 03, 2011 via YahooNews

BUDAPEST, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Hungary's government dismissed Western attacks on its new media law on Monday, rejecting the foreign criticism as ill-informed or even absurd and promising that it remained committed to press freedom.

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Hungarian newspaper announces death of free press - Summary

on Jan 03, 2011 via YahooNews

Budapest - A leading Hungarian newspaper announced the death of the free press on Monday in protest at new media laws which came into force in the country on New Year's Day.

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Hungarian newspapers protest "end of press freedom"

on Jan 03, 2011 via YahooNews

(BUDAPEST ) - Two major Hungarian newspapers mourned what they saw as the end of press freedom Monday following the enactment of a controversial new media law, just as Budapest assumed the EU presidency.

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Hungarian newspaper announces death of free press

on Jan 03, 2011 via YahooNews

Budapest - A leading Hungarian newspaper announced the death of the free press on Monday in protest at new media laws which came into force in the country on New Year's Day.

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Hungary, under fire over media law, takes over EU presidency

on Jan 03, 2011 via YahooNews

BUDAPEST (AFP) - Hungary took the helm of the European Union on Saturday even as a new law which sparked concern about media freedom in the country came into force in the teeth of fierce opposition.

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Hungary takes over EU presidency

on Jan 02, 2011 via YahooNews

Hungary has taken over the rotating presidency of the European Union amid criticisms against Budapest over adoption of a new law, which is said to restrict freedom of press.

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Hungary, under fire over media law, takes over EU presidency

on Jan 02, 2011 via YahooNews

BUDAPEST (AFP) - Hungary took the helm of the European Union on Saturday even as a new law which sparked concern about media freedom in the country came into force in the teeth of fierce opposition.

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Media law row overshadows Hungary's EU presidency - Summary

on Jan 01, 2011 via YahooNews

Budapest/Brussels - Hungary took over the rotating presidency of the European Union for the first time on Saturday - amid continuing concern about a controversial new media law.

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Hungary pushes ahead with controversial new media law

on Dec 31, 2010 via YahooNews

(BUDAPEST ) - A new law that has sparked concerns about media freedom in Hungary was due to come into force on Saturday in the teeth of fierce opposition, as the country also takes over the EU presidency.

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Hungary President Signs Media Law, Criticism Mounts

on Dec 31, 2010 via YahooNews

File photo of Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban as he answers reporters' questions in Brussels November 17, 2010. REUTERS/Thierry Roge/Files BUDAPEST, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Hungary's president signed into law on Thursday controversial new legislation that gives the government greater control over news outlets, as criticism of the plans by the country's European Union partners mounted.

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Hungary President Signs Media Law, Criticism Mounts

on Dec 31, 2010 via YahooNews

File photo of Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban as he answers reporters' questions in Brussels November 17, 2010. REUTERS/Thierry Roge/Files BUDAPEST, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Hungary's president signed into law on Thursday controversial new legislation that gives the government greater control over news outlets, as criticism of the plans by the country's European Union partners mounted.

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Much-criticised Hungary set to begin EU presidency

on Dec 31, 2010 via YahooNews

HUNGARY TAKES over the rotating presidency of the European Union tomorrow at a time of troubles for the bloc and amid mounting international criticism of the government in Budapest.

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Hungary's tough new laws worry other EU countries

on Dec 31, 2010 via YahooNews

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2010 file photo, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives for a EU summit in Brussels, Belgium. Hungary's democratic credentials are under scrutiny as it prepares to assume the EU presidency Saturday, with some critics accusing its leadership of creeping authoritarianism more suited to Belarus than Budapest. (AP Photo/Thierry Charlier, File)

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Hungary President Signs Media Law, Criticism Mounts

on Dec 31, 2010 via YahooNews

File photo of Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban as he answers reporters' questions in Brussels November 17, 2010. REUTERS/Thierry Roge/Files BUDAPEST, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Hungary's president signed into law on Thursday controversial new legislation that gives the government greater control over news outlets, as criticism of the plans by the country's European Union partners mounted.

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Hungarian president signs controversial media law: report

on Dec 30, 2010 via YahooNews

(BUDAPEST ) - Hungarian President Pal Schmitt on Thursday signed a much-criticised new media law, just two days before the country takes over the EU presidency, despite widespread criticism from abroad.

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Hungarian president signs contentious media control rules into law

on Dec 30, 2010 via YahooNews

Budapest - Hungarian President Pal Schmitt on Thursday quietly signed a controversial new media control law - despite international criticism that it violates the freedom of the press.

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Hungary president signs media law, criticism mounts

on Dec 30, 2010 via YahooNews

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary's president signed into law on Thursday controversial new legislation that gives the government greater control over news outlets, as criticism of the plans by the country's European Union partners mounted.

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Hungary's tough new laws worry other EU countries

on Dec 29, 2010 via YahooNews

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2010 file photo, Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban speaks during a media conference at EU Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Hungary's democratic credentials are under scrutiny as it prepares to assume the EU presidency Saturday, with some critics accusing its leadership of creeping authoritarianism more suited to Belarus than Budapest. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, File)

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Media law protest briefly silences Hungarian broadcaster

on Dec 28, 2010 via YahooNews

Budapest- A Hungarian public broadcaster interrupted a live radio programme on Tuesday to thwart a protest against the country's controversial new media control law, reports said.

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