Press freedom index marked by downgrades for Hungary, Greece, Bulgaria

As the United Nations marks World Press Freedom Day, a watchdog organisation has published its annual reporton the 3 May 2013 showing that three EU countries - Hungary, Greece and Bulgaria - saw a dramatic decline in press freedom.

According to Freedom House, which ranks 196 countries and territories across the world, Hungary fell 16 positions and now occupies the 56th rank.

The media freedom report says that the country’s “repressive legislation” impacts significantly on the way the journalistic profession is practiced.

Freedom House, Report: Freedom of the Press 2013 http://www.freedomhouse.org/sites/default/files/FOTP%202013%20Booklet%20Final%20Complete%20-%20Web.pdf

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