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A CPJ representative described the removal of the two Telex journalists as a low point for press freedom in Hungary.

Published 2026-09-23. Last reviewed 2026-09-22. 1 source.

Statement: A CPJ representative described the removal of the two Telex journalists as a low point for press freedom in Hungary.
Field: action
Value: Csakbereny, March 10, 2026
About: incident 2026-hungary-mayor-removes-telex-reporters
Source: Hungary mayor forcibly removes Telex reporters from ruling party campaign event
Publisher: Committee to Protect Journalists
Method: outlet report
Checked: 2026-09-22
Confidence: medium
Status: current
Source date: 2026-03-16

Quotation from the source

Telex's Judit Presinszky and Nora Siteri being forcibly removed while reporting on a public campaign event marks a new low