Thurnher, Tóth, Greß and Mackinger receive Concordia Prizes

"Falter" journalist Barbara Tóth receives the prize in the category Press Freedom, the free journalists Johannes Greß and Christof Mackinger in the category Human Rights. "Falter" editor and author Armin Thurnher receives an honorary prize for his life's work.

The Concordia Prizes for extraordinary journalistic achievements go this year to "Falter" journalist Barbara Tóth in the category of freedom of the press and the two freelance journalists Johannes Greß and Christof Mackinger in the category of human rights. They are endowed with 5,000 euros each. "Falter" editor and author Armin Thurnher receives an honorary prize for his life's work. The award ceremony takes place on 29 April in the Parliament.