Syria: IFJ calls for immediate release of journalist Firas Al-Barjas
Firas Al-Barjas, a journalist for Sawt Al-Hayat Radio, was arrested by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in front…
CEO: ERR facing the same kind of challenges as its Lithuanian counterpart | News
Protests erupted in Lithuania after the government moved to undermine public broadcasting independence. ERR chief Erik Roose says…
Turkey Urged to Withdraw Draft Law Targeting LGBTQ+ Reporting
A participant in the Pride March in Istanbul, June 2022. Photo: EPA-EFE/ERDEM SAHIN. Turkish and international media and…
Britain’s free expression crisis – POLITICO
In the end, no charges were filed, but the case highlights how lighthearted satire can trigger official scrutiny…
Brussels warns EU countries on rule-of-law failures – POLITICO
European Democracy Commissioner Michael McGrath said officials in Brussels are now drawing up plans to strengthen EU countries’…
UK journalists face growing personal threats and say media freedom is at risk
A growing number of UK journalists believe that the truth is shaped by those in power and many…
A Glimmer of Hope for Slovakia’s Embattled Public Media?Â
The new European Media Freedom Act could save Slovakia’s politicized public broadcaster, say some media experts. By Simona…