11 February 2021 Library Leading independent radio station muzzled in HungaryLeading independent radio station muzzled in Hungary Following the 4th February verdict, a few day later a court sided with the government-controlled Hungarian Media Council and approved its decision to block…
04 February 2021 Library Hungary: MFRR condemns decision by a court in Budapest to reject temporary license extension to KlubrádióHungary: MFRR condemns decision by Budapest court to reject temporary license extension to Klubrádió MFRR partners share their concerns over the 4th February decision by a court in Budapest to…
03 February 2021 Library The Media Freedom Rapid Response condemns the harassment directed at Nadine White and calls on MPs and Ministers to stop targeting journalists doing their jobThe MFRR condemns the harassment directed at Nadine White and calls on MPs and Ministers to stop targeting journalists Following a twitter thread by a minister discrediting journalistic inquiries, Nadine…
03 February 2021 Library Hungary moves to silence last major critical radio broadcasterHungary moves to silence last major critical radio broadcaster One of the last remaining independent broadcasters in Hungary faces being wiped off the airwaves in a matter of weeks unless…
01 February 2021 Library MFRR condemns ‘absurd’ €10 million lawsuit against L’Espresso magazine by sacked Vatican CardinalMFRR condemns ‘absurd’ €10 million lawsuit against L’Espresso magazine by sacked Vatican Cardinal The partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) express serious concern over the €10 million euro…
29 January 2021 Library Montenegro: MFRR calls for urgent police protection for Olivera Lakić following assassination threats made against herMFRR calls for urgent police protection for Olivera Lakić The MFRR calls on Montenegrin authorities to follow up on verbal commitments and immediately provide Lakić and her family with adequate police…
29 January 2021 Library The MFRR welcomes the dropping of the defamation action against Inès Léraud but vexatious legal threats continue to threaten media freedom across EuropeMFRR welcomes the dropping of defamation action against Inès Léraud but vexatious legal threats continue to threaten media freedom across Europe While we welcome the dropping of the legal action…
27 January 2021 Library Albania: Defence Minister’s Chief of Cabinet issues legal threat against journalistAlbania: Defence Minister’s Chief of Cabinet issues legal threat against journalist The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), as part of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR), is…
26 January 2021 Library Increasing threats and violence against journalists in the NetherlandsIncreasing threats and violence against journalists in the Netherlands IPI and EFJ, as part of the MFRR, condemns the violence and threats directed at journalists and media workers covering unrest…
26 January 2021 Library UK: Italian journalist continues to litigate for access to Assange informationUK: Italian journalist continues to litigate for access to Assange information The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), as part of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) raise…
25 January 2021 Library Slovak police urged to probe surveillance of Denník N journalist Monika TódováSlovak police urged to probe surveillance of Denník N journalist Monika Tódová The International Press Institute (IPI) calls on Slovak authorities to thoroughly investigate the recent surveillance of Denník N…
25 January 2021 Library Portugal: four journalists under illegal police surveillancePortugal: four journalists under illegal police surveillance As part of the MFRR, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and International Press Institute condemns the surveillance of four Portuguese journalists, at…
