News

Átlátszó Interviews Researchers of CMDS’ Black Waters Project

June 17, 2020
Our researchers, Ian Cook and Alexandra Czeglédi, gave an interview to Átlátszó about how, in their experience, the proximity of a dangerous plant affects the lives of locals.

Digital Solutions Expand Radio's Impact in South Africa

Radio in Africa is rapidly moving to a multi-platform, digital world, but the old terrestrial broadcast remains strong. Radio has strengthened during the Covid-19 lockdown, being increasingly used as a medium that facilitates homeschooling.

Digital News Report 2020: Global Trends Towards Digital, Mobile and Paid Media Continue, Accelerated by Coronavirus Pandemic

June 15, 2020
The Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2020 confirms that some outlets continue to see growth in subscriptions, but also reveals high levels of concern about misinformation online and on social media. DNR's Hungarian partner is CMDS. Our Senior Program Officer and Researcher, Eva Bognar contributed to the report.

Giulia Priora Wins CEU’s Best Dissertation Award

June 15, 2020
Our Fellow, Giulia Priora has won Central European University’s Best Dissertation Award for the Academic Year 2019/20.

Funding Journalism in Israel: Secrecy and Political Influence

Unusual opacity is the most salient characteristic of the media system in Israel, where the involvement of political figures in media operation raises serious concerns.