Tag: media

Happy Sunday! Things don’t seem to calm down in US politics while there are lots of other things to talk about. On a completely different note, have you seen Hidden Figures yet? I have just watched it yesterday, partly in appreciation of International Day of Women in Science. Those three remarkable ladies are true role models! Go watch the movie, if you can! Anyway, I am struggling to be able to complete these posts every week, because of studying for the bar exam, which literally eats up all my time these days. Nevertheless, I will try to think of something special…

Angela Merkel visits Hungary in bid to break EU nation’s warm ties with Russia – Telegraph German chancellor in Budapest to press Viktor Orbán into united front against Russia ahead of visit from Vladimir Putin. International headlines go as such. International media happens to know for a fact that the German chancellor traveled to Budapest to press the importance of democratic values and her disagreement with the Orbán Government’s current policies. Interestingly enough, Hungarian state media knows nothing of that sort. According to its news programme, the visit was a huge diplomatic success, and all about economic and political cooperation. Now…

united-nations: World Press Freedom Day in 2014 focuses on three inter-related themes: the media’s importance in development; safety of journalists and the rule of law; and the sustainability and integrity of journalism. The Day this year also contributes to the shaping of the ongoing discussion around development after 2015.

I think this can be said to the media worldwide. Let’s forget about reality show stars and other self-appointed celebs and focus on real people with real achievements.  just-me-amanda: Have to agree.