03 May 2023 Library Media Freedom on the Line as Turkey Approaches ElectionsMedia Freedom on the Line as Turkey Approaches Elections As Turkey prepares for presidential and parliamentary elections, press freedom and human rights groups demand that, whoever forms the next government,…
02 May 2023 Library Bulgaria: Investigative journalists hit by smears and lawsuits after corruption revelationsBulgaria: Investigative journalists hit by smears and lawsuits after corruption revelations Ahead of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, the undersigned partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR)…
28 April 2023 Library Media Freedom Groups troubled with the CULT report on the EMFA proposalMedia Freedom Groups troubled with the CULT report on the EMFA proposal Apr 28, 2023 Dear Sabine Verheyen, We, the undersigned journalists, press freedom, civil society, trade unions, and digital…
26 April 2023 Library Serbia: Independent journalism faces biggest crisis in yearsSerbia: Independent journalism faces its biggest crisis in years Following a visit to Belgrade on April 10 and 11 2023 to commemorate the murder anniversary of editor and publisher Slavko…
25 April 2023 Library Turkey: International groups demand release of Kurdish journalists, lawyers, political party officialsTurkey: International groups demand release of Kurdish journalists, lawyers, political party officials detained in pre-election crackdown Media freedom, freedom of expression, and human rights organisations call on Turkish authorities to…
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…
