09 July 2020 Library Malta: Renewed call for justice 1,000 days after the assassination of Daphne Caruana GaliziaMalta: Renewed call for justice 1,000 days after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia 12 July 2020 marks 1,000 days since the assassination of Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.…
09 July 2020 Library Transparent investigation needed into death threats against Bulgarian journalistTransparent investigation needed into death threats against Bulgarian journalist IPI, as part of the MFRR, welcomes police protection but calls for chief prosecutor to ensure full investigation The International Press…
07 July 2020 Library Poland: MFRR supports Gazeta Wyborcza against 55 SLAPP ActionsMFRR supports Gazeta Wyborcza in Poland who has received over 55 threats of legal action The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) has responded to the unprecedented legal threats made against…
03 July 2020 Library Fresh attacks worsen climate of hostility against journalists covering protests across EuropeFresh attacks worsen climate of hostility against journalists covering protests across Europe Media Freedom Rapid Response partners renew call for increased protection of all journalists covering demonstrations In the first…
03 July 2020 Library Turkey: Alarming plans to further crackdown on social mediaTurkey: Alarming plans to further crackdown on social media Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners are alarmed by the Turkish President’s threats to further restrict or shut down social media.…
02 July 2020 Library Montenegro: all charges must be dropped against investigative journalist Jovo MartinovićMontenegro: All charges against investigative journalist Jovo Martinović must be dropped Retrial of Jovo Martinović continues on 6 July – As part of the MFRR, ECPMF expresses renewed concern about situation…
26 June 2020 Library Briefing to the UK Government on good practice to protect press freedomProtecting Journalists and Media Workers: Good Practice The MFRR outlines good practice from EU Member States and Candidate Countries to protect journalists and media workers that can inform the UK…
26 June 2020 Library Slovak journalist continuing investigative work of Ján Kuciak receives bullet in mailboxSlovak journalist continuing investigative work of Ján Kuciak receives bullet in mailbox The MFRR welcomes swift investigation announced by Slovak authorities Police in Slovakia must thoroughly investigate a possible death threat…
26 June 2020 Library IPI condemns beating of journalist and threats of violence during Serbian electionThe MFRR condemns beating of journalist and threats of violence during Serbian election MFRR partner, the International Press Institute (IPI) calls for a swift investigation into threats made against journalists…
26 June 2020 Library Bulgarian media owner is threatened with prison term for expressing opinionBulgarian media owner is threatened with prison term for expressing opinion Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partner, the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), is concerned about the…
25 June 2020 Library International organisations and journalist bodies express concern about legal threats against EUobserverStop use of SLAPPs: International organisations and journalist bodies express concern about legal threats against EUobserver MFRR partners, journalist bodies and free expression organisations stand in solidarity with EUobserver amid…
22 June 2020 Library Latest Media Freedom Violations – June 2020Europe: Latest Media Freedom Violations – June 2020 As lockdowns lift and COVID-19 related violations drop, spike in arrests and physical attacks on journalists covering protests in European states This…
