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Hungarian Journalists Call for Restoration of Impartial Coverage at State Agency
Over 90 journalists from Hungary's state news agency MTI have requested the immediate restoration of impartial news coverage. This follows a pledge by election winner Peter Magyar to reform state media. The request was detailed in a letter obtained by Reuters.
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Over 90 journalists from Hungary's state news agency MTI have called for the immediate restoration of impartial news coverage, according to a letter obtained by Reuters. The journalists' request comes in response to a pledge by election winner Peter Magyar to reform state media.
Request The letter highlights concerns about current news practices at MTI, the state-run agency responsible for providing news to Hungarian media outlets.
Peter Magyar, who won a recent election, had announced intentions to address issues in state media operations.
It remains unclear how officials or MTI leadership will respond to the journalists' letter.
The development occurs amid ongoing discussions about media impartiality in Hungary.
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