19 April 2023 Library Weaponizing GDPR: How EU data protection threatens press freedom in GreeceWeaponizing GDPR: How EU data protection threatens press freedom in Greece The instrumental use of EU data protection threatens press freedom in Greece, as shown by the case of journalist…
19 April 2023 Library Greece: MFRR to fund legal appeal for lawsuit against AlterthessGreece: MFRR to fund legal appeal for lawsuit against Alterthess The partner organisations of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) today express dismay over the recent court ruling involving a…
19 April 2023 Library Greece: Impunity continues two years after murder of journalist Giorgos KaraivazGreece: Impunity continues two years after murder of journalist Giorgos Karaivaz Two years ago, veteran Greek crime reporter Giorgos Karaivaz was assassinated in Athens. Today, the undersigned partners in the…
13 April 2023 Library Turkey: Broadcast regulator must stop punishing critical reporting ahead of electionsTurkey: Broadcast regulator must stop punishing critical reporting ahead of elections The partners of the MFRR have joined 20 press freedom, freedom of expression and human rights organisations to call…
11 April 2023 Library Serbia: Press freedom groups mark anniversary of Slavko Ćuruvija murderPress freedom groups visit Serbia to mark Slavko Ćuruvija murder anniversary The MFRR (Media Freedom Rapid Response) partners, alongside other international press freedom organisations, are currently in Belgrade to mark…
06 April 2023 Library Italy: Thorough investigation required after arson attack on car of journalist Rossella PuccioItaly: Thorough investigation required after arson attack on car of journalist Rossella Puccio The partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) today denounce the arson attack on the family…
30 March 2023 Library Urgent action needed by the Netherlands to protect civic space against SLAPPs and other forms of legal intimidationUrgent action needed by the Netherlands to protect civic space against SLAPPs and other forms of legal intimidation Legal intimidation and SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) are attempts to…
27 March 2023 Library Albania: Press freedom organisations and journalist associations call for swift justice following deadly attack on Top ChannelAlbania: Press freedom organisations and journalist associations call for swift justice following deadly attack on Top Channel Today, 27 March 2023, security guard Pal Kola, 60, was shot dead by…
24 March 2023 Library Ireland: How the wealthy and powerful abuse legal system to silence reportingIreland: How the wealthy and powerful abuse legal system to silence reporting Inside story of the impact on journalists in Ireland awaiting long-delayed SLAPPs reform By IPI contributor Naomi O’LearyIt…
22 March 2023 Library Feindbild Journalist 7: Berufsrisiko NäheFeindbild Journalist 7: Berufsrisiko Nähe After setting two negative records in a row, the number of attacks on media professionals in Germany fell in 2022. The European Centre for Press…
21 March 2023 Library Bosnia and Herzegovina: Call on the National Assembly to reject defamation law amendmentsBosnia and Herzegovina: Call on the National Assembly to reject defamation law amendments The Media Freedom Rapid Response is concerned by the recent developments in Republika Srpska, one of the…
17 March 2023 Library Malta: Lack of proper public consultation affects the quality of media lawsMalta: Lack of proper public consultation affects the quality of media laws Seemingly indifferent attitude of government towards consultation has resulted in weak draft media laws By IPI contributor Elizabeth…
