11 November 2021 Library Austria: Election of new ORF head shines spotlight on selection processAustria: Election of new ORF head shines spotlight on selection process Appointment raises recurring question over politicization of oversight bodies. On 10 August, the Austrian public service broadcasting company ORF…
09 November 2021 Library The struggles of Albania’s 30-year-old media landscapeThe struggles of Albania’s 30-year-old media landscape Anti-defamation package and new information agency pose fresh challenges Alice Taylor, IPI member & co-editor of exit.al For almost 50 years, Albania was…
09 November 2021 Library Finland: EFJ reacts to three journalists being accused of ‘disclosing state secrets’ in FinlandFinland: three journalists face jail term for allegedly “disclosing state secrets” Three journalists from Finland’s largest national daily Helsingin Sanomat were charged on 29 October 2021 with “attempted disclosure of a security secret”…
08 November 2021 Library Finland: IPI criticizes Finland for charging three journalists with ‘disclosing state secrets’Finland: IPI criticizes Finland for charging three journalists with ‘disclosing state secrets’ IPI strongly criticizes decision to prosecute Helsingin Sanomat journalists following four-year investigationThe International Press Institute (IPI), the global…
04 November 2021 Library Greece: Probe into killing of Giorgos Karaivaz remains in “darkness”Greece: Probe into killing of Giorgos Karaivaz remains in “darkness” Authorities remain tight lipped on status of investigation into murder six months on By IPI contributor Stavros Malichudis “The chain…
15 October 2021 Library Italy: Journalists face fresh violence covering ‘green pass’ protestsItaly: Journalists face fresh violence covering ‘green pass’ protests The undersigned partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) are highly concerned about yet another series of violent attacks and…
14 October 2021 Library Netherlands: IPI condemns arrest of three journalists covering climate protestNetherlands: IPI condemns arrest of three journalists covering climate protest Dutch police question journalists’ identity despite possession of press cards The IPI global network today expresses serious concern over the…
13 October 2021 Library Netherlands should better protect privacy of freelance journalistsNetherlands should better protect privacy of freelance journalists Despite new regulations, personal information of freelance journalists still accessible via Dutch Chamber of Commerce, potentially risking journalists safety IPI Contributor Anne…
12 October 2021 Library MFRR in Focus News Webinar — Episode 1MFRR in Focus News Webinar — Episode 1 Media Freedom Rapid Response’s MFRR in Focus News Webinar in its first episode presents an overview of the press and media freedom…
12 October 2021 Library Greece: Justice Ministry must withdraw amendment on ‘false news’Greece: Justice Ministry must withdraw amendment on ‘false news’ The undersigned partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) today urge the Greek government to withdraw proposed amendments which would…
11 October 2021 Library Albania: MFRR urges government to scrap new Media and Information AgencyAlbania: MFRR urges government to scrap new Media and Information Agency The undersigned partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response today express serious concern over a new Media and Information…
11 October 2021 Library Greece: Little progress on Karaivaz murder investigation six months onGreece: Little progress on Karaivaz murder investigation six months on After six-month anniversary of assassination, IPI urges fresh impetus in police probe To mark the six-month anniversary of the assassination…