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Landmark EU Media Law Enters Into Force to Protect Journalism

50% Left coverage: 6 sources

According to the EU, media freedom is a cornerstone of democracy and therefore needs protection in all member states.See the Story

Journalism · Izmir

Protesters Condemn Armed Attack on Turkish Newspaper Office - Stockholm Center for Freedom

Dozens of journalists, representatives of political parties, unions and civil society groups gathered Wednesday in the western city of İzmir to denounce an armed attack on the local bureau of the Evrensel newspaper, a leftist Turkish daily known for its labor reporting and critical stance toward the government, Turkish media reported. The protest, held outside the Türkan Saylan Cultural Center in the Alsancak district, took place on the same day…See the Story

Albania · Albania

Albania: We demand the immediate lifting of the blockade on Focus Media Group, News24 broadcast signal must be resumed

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joined its Albanian affiliates (AGSH, AEJ Albania, and APJ Albania) and the SafeJournalists Network (SJN) in demanding an immediate end to the state police blockade of the Focus Media Group, which operates the News24 TV channel, BalkanWeb, Panorama, and Gazeta Shqiptare. On 9 August, the police operation included preventing media workers from entering the building and cutting off the electricity, di…See the Story

Viorica Tătaru and Andrei Captarenco, journalism "Beyond the Dniester" - Media Freedom Rapid Response

Viorica Tătaru and Andrei Captarenco, journalism “Beyond the Dniester” Viorica Tătaru and Andrei Captarenco, in their reports, describe the lives of Moldovans beyond the Dniester. In this interview, they explain the difficulties in describing daily life in a country divided between the territory controlled by Chișinău and that under the separatist government. On paper a single and indivisible territory like all nations, the Republic of …Journalism · Moldova Read Article

Slovenia: Open Letter Requesting Withdrawal of the SLAPP Lawsuits Against N1

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joined its partners from the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) in sending a letter to the management of the University Psychiatric Clinic of Ljubljana regarding six civil defamation lawsuits filed by the institution against the media outlet N1 and its journalists. We demand the immediate withdrawal of the SLAPP lawsuits. 01 August 2025 For the attention of: Vesna Marinko, President of the Board Da…Slovenia · Slovenia See the Story

CPJ, partners call on Georgia to free Mzia Amaglobeli ahead of verdict - Committee to Protect Journalists

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

New York, July 31, 2025—Ahead of Friday’s expected verdict in the trial of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, the Committee to Protect Journalists and 13 other media and human rights groups called on Georgian authorities to drop the charge against her and release her. Amaglobeli, founder and director of award-winning independent news outlets Batumelebi and Netgazeti, has been unjustly detained since January on the charge of attacking a police officer, …Georgia · Georgia See the Story

[Satire] Satire on Trial: Webinar on Leman Magazine and Press Freedom in Turkey

Satire on trial: The case of Leman and the shrinking space for media in Turkey 28 July, 11:00 CET. The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) invites you to a timely and urgent discussion on the escalating crackdown against Leman, one of Turkey’s most prominent satirical magazines, and what this case reveals about the broader assault on media freedom, artistic expression, and independent journalism in Turkey. Following the publication of …Satire · Gaza Read Article

Authorities Catch Cyberattacker Behind Months-Long Assault on Hungarian Press

67% Right coverage: 3 sources

Hungarian police have identified and apprehended a man from Budapest who allegedly orchestrated a series of digital attacks that disabled numerous news portals in Hungary and targeted an international press organization based in Austria. The man operated under the alias ‘Hano’ and was tracked down by the National Bureau of Investigation’s Cybercrime Division, the police confirmed in a statement released Monday. According to investigators, the in…Internet · Hungary See the Story

EU Rule of Law Report: A Welcome but Insufficient Response to Deteriorating Media Freedom

Following the publication of the European Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law report, the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) calls on the EU to act on the alarming findings to bolster its defence of media freedom and independent journalism across the bloc. As media freedom across the European Union and candidate countries continues its overall deterioration, the findings of the report must now act as the foundation for sustained action to safeguard E…European Commission See the Story

Closure of Al Jazeera Balkans Is a Major Blow to Media Freedom and Pluralism in the Region

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The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners joined the SafeJournalists Network (SJN) in expressing deep concern and solidarity with over 200 journalists and media workers affected by the sudden announcement of the closure of Al Jazeera Balkans after 14 years of continuous operation. This is not merely the end of a respected regional media outlet—it is a serious blow to media pluralism, freedom of expression, and the public’s right to be inf…European Union See the Story

Telekom Srbija: Vucic’s Weapon to Stifle Media Freedom

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Journalists face rising threats in Serbia. 95 violations in 6 months. EU urged to respond decisively to defend media freedom and democratic values. The post Serbia: Media freedom continues to decline at alarming speed, EU must take action appeared first on European Centre for Press and Media Freedom.European Union · Serbia See the Story

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Landmark EU Media Law Enters Into Force to Protect Journalism

Protesters Condemn Armed Attack on Turkish Newspaper Office - Stockholm Center for Freedom

Albania: We demand the immediate lifting of the blockade on Focus Media Group, News24 broadcast signal must be resumed

Viorica Tătaru and Andrei Captarenco, journalism "Beyond the Dniester" - Media Freedom Rapid Response

Slovenia: Open Letter Requesting Withdrawal of the SLAPP Lawsuits Against N1

CPJ, partners call on Georgia to free Mzia Amaglobeli ahead of verdict - Committee to Protect Journalists

[Satire] Satire on Trial: Webinar on Leman Magazine and Press Freedom in Turkey

Authorities Catch Cyberattacker Behind Months-Long Assault on Hungarian Press

EU Rule of Law Report: A Welcome but Insufficient Response to Deteriorating Media Freedom

Closure of Al Jazeera Balkans Is a Major Blow to Media Freedom and Pluralism in the Region

Telekom Srbija: Vucic’s Weapon to Stifle Media Freedom

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Viorica Tătaru and Andrei Captarenco, journalism "Beyond the Dniester" - Media Freedom Rapid Response

Slovenia: Open Letter Requesting Withdrawal of the SLAPP Lawsuits Against N1

CPJ, partners call on Georgia to free Mzia Amaglobeli ahead of verdict - Committee to Protect Journalists

[Satire] Satire on Trial: Webinar on Leman Magazine and Press Freedom in Turkey

Authorities Catch Cyberattacker Behind Months-Long Assault on Hungarian Press

EU Rule of Law Report: A Welcome but Insufficient Response to Deteriorating Media Freedom

Closure of Al Jazeera Balkans Is a Major Blow to Media Freedom and Pluralism in the Region

Telekom Srbija: Vucic’s Weapon to Stifle Media Freedom