Turkey blocked access to at least 659 online items linked to Pride events, NATO protests
Turkish authorities blocked access to at least 659 online accounts, posts, mobile applications and websites related to İstanbul…
Syria urged to enshrine press freedom in landmark new media law
Since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, Syria’s media landscape has dramatically opened up [Izz…
USA: IFJ condemns subpoenas against NYT journalists by Trump administration
The US Department of Justice has issued subpoenas to several New York Times journalists who are members of…
Israel: Two newsrooms attacked in less than one week in Tel Aviv
On 5 and 8 July, the offices of two Israeli newsrooms in Tel Aviv were attacked, with bricks…
Turkish Journalists Protest Accreditation Denials for NATO Summit in Ankara
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gives a press conference at a G7 leaders’ meeting in Brussels, March 2022.…
The Washington Post and Wall Street Journal sued to block DOJ subpoenas | Ukraine news
A secret legal fight halted DOJ subpoenas aimed at reporters. Insiders say presidential pressure accelerated the probe and…
NATO bars several Turkish media outlets from covering Ankara summit
NATO has denied accreditation to several Turkish media outlets seeking to cover its 2026 summit in Ankara, saying…
Russia Files Media Cases Against Kommersant, SIM Media Holding and Several Editors
Russian authorities have filed administrative cases against several media outlets and editors under laws regulating mass media content,…
Turkey’s broadcast regulator fines station over main opposition leader’s criticism of justice minister
Turkey’s broadcast regulator has fined Sözcü TV for airing remarks by the leader of the country’s main opposition…
Poland: The Persecution of Independent Media
The new Polish executive led by Donald Tusk took office on December 13, a date that reminds Poles…
Amnesty urges Turkey to release jailed journalist, stop abusing justice system to suppress dissent
Amnesty International has called on Turkish authorities to immediately release jailed journalist Merdan Yanardağ, who was arrested on…
IPI Finland National Committee awards 2026 Free Speech Award to Suvi Tanner – ipi.media
The Finnish National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI) has awarded its 2026 Free Speech Award to…