Borsod24.hu offers a credible alternative to government influenced local newspapers and media. Publisher if Borsod24.hu is The Equality and Sustainability Association, established in 2021 in the city of Miskolc. Its primary goal is to explore and present local and global eco-political and social issues, delivering news, events, lectures, and discussions to the people of Northern Hungary through various media channels.Borsod24.hu investigates and highlights the challenges faced by disadvantaged groups, including those with low education levels, unemployed, the elderly, women, individuals with social integration difficulties, people with disabilities, Roma communities, and sexual minorities. Borsod24.hu also works toward proposing solutions to these issues.The editorial team currently consists of six members, supported by external contributors and an administrator. While primarily producing written content, the team frequently creates videos as well.Over the past two years, Google Analytics data shows that Borsod24 has achieved over 10 million page views from 3.5 million users. Its social media audience is steadily growing, with 31,000 followers and 9,000 group members.The association’s resources come from grants, advertising revenue leveraging Borsod24's popularity, and donations. Its network of connections, built through journalistic efforts in the region, is also a significant asset.Inspired by Borsod24's success, the association launched the Szol24 portal for Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County in 2021, which has rapidly grown into a major regional news source. Its newest project, Szabolcs24, is currently in its early stages but aims to become another vital platform in the region.

Last updated date: April 2025

Source: Oasis Europe

Location:
Miskolc, Hungary
Year the organization started publishing:
2021
Languages:
Albanian
Croatian
Hungarian
Type of coverage:
Regional
Area of coverage:
Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, Northern Hungary

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Education
Environment
Politics
Technology
Sports
Economy and business
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Gender
Feminism
LGBTIQ+
Ethnic minorities
Refugees
Migration
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Data journalism
Crowdsourcing
Collaborative journalism
Fact-checking
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Podcast
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok

Management and team

Founders

Female:
3
Male:
4
Founders:
Bethlen Tamás, ifj. Dr. Mokrai Mihály, Vasasné Halász Ida, Rónyai Gábor Lászlóné, Tóth László, Fejli Dorina, Tahy Tamás,
Directors:
Kovács István - president of the Association, Bethlen Tamás - vice-president

Team

Full-time employees:
3
Part-time employees:
4
Freelancers or consultants:
5
Volunteers:
7

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit
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