Media Council brings proceedings against disguised commercial communication

EU — National Media Regulators (EMFA) · 2026-05-21 · EU · verified record

Themes: Media & broadcasting · Online platforms

Ecosystems: EU Media Freedom Act

Media Council brings proceedings against disguised commercial communication The Media Council of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) has initiated proceedings against HírTV Zrt. for reports on homicide and Mediaworks Hungary Zrt. for publishing veiled commercial announcements. However, the guitar-smashing act on the “Csillag születik” [A Star is Born] programme was not found to be in breach of the law. Mambó Rádió Kft. violated its obligation to broadcast a programme in accordance with the terms of its public contract during the week of 2–8 March 2026 when providing its

Media Council brings proceedings against disguised commercial communication The Media Council of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) has initiated proceedings against HírTV Zrt. for reports on homicide and Mediaworks Hungary Zrt. for publishing veiled commercial announcements. However, the guitar-smashing act on the “Csillag születik” [A Star is Born] programme was not found to be in breach of the law. Mambó Rádió Kft. violated its obligation to broadcast a programme in accordance with the terms of its public contract during the week of 2–8 March 2026 when providing its …

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