LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate progressive/liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor progressive/liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Daily News Hungary as Left-Center Biased due to its pro-EU orientation and consistently critical coverage of nationalist and populist leaders. We also rate it High for factual reporting because of strong transparency, a published editorial policy, clear sourcing, and no record of failed fact checks.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-3.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.7)
Country: Hungary
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2013, Daily News Hungary is an English-language news site based in Budapest that focuses on Hungarian politics, society, business, culture, and international affairs for non-Hungarian speakers. According to its About Us page, the outlet aims to help international readers understand Hungary’s political landscape, culture, and social issues.
Read our profile on the Hungarian government and media.
Funded by / Ownership
Daily News Hungary is operated by DNH Media Group Kft, a Hungary-registered company headquartered in Budapest. Ownership, editorial leadership, staff, and business details are openly disclosed on the site, including the editor-in-chief, Alpár Kató. Revenue is generated through advertising and business partnerships.
Analysis / Bias
Daily News Hungary presents itself as an independent outlet, as outlined in its editorial policy, which emphasizes accuracy, transparency, and editorial independence. In practice, coverage of Hungarian politics and international affairs often reflects a pro-European Union perspective and a critical stance toward nationalist governments, particularly Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Trump-aligned politics. For example, articles such as A TL;DR on Orbán and the Juvenile Center Abuse Story frame systemic child-protection failures as part of broader governance problems under Orbán, while The US wants to tear the European Union apart, with Hungary involved takes a skeptical view of U.S. strategies aligned with nationalist movements.
Reporting on Ukraine, such as Zelenskyy willing to hold elections in wartime, but Russia already has its answer prepared, is generally aligned with mainstream European and Western narratives. While criticism of Orbán and Trump is frequent, articles typically reference official statements, foreign media, and multiple sources, keeping bias at a left-center rather than overtly partisan level.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Daily News Hungary as Left-Center Biased due to its pro-EU orientation and consistently critical coverage of nationalist and populist leaders. We also rate it High for factual reporting because of strong transparency, a published editorial policy, clear sourcing, and no record of failed fact checks. (D. Van Zandt 12/14/2025)
Source: https://dailynewshungary.com/
Last Updated on December 14, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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