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Poland Elects Euroskeptic Karol Nawrocki in Narrow Presidential Runoff
Polish Politics · Poland

Poland Elects Euroskeptic Karol Nawrocki in Narrow Presidential Runoff

39% Left coverage: 155 sources
His inauguration in August will hand him veto power over social reforms, deepening Poland's political deadlock.See the Story
Jury finds 2 men guilty of supplying the bomb used to kill Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
Police · Malta

Jury finds 2 men guilty of supplying the bomb used to kill Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

52% Center coverage: 25 sources
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Open Letter to Rights Commissioner Volker Turk From Militarised North & East of Sri Lanka • Sri Lanka Brief

Open Letter to Rights Commissioner Volker Turk From Militarised North & East of Sri Lanka • Sri Lanka Brief

A Social movement collective from the North East, has sent a statement to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, who is expected to visit Sri Lanka soon. The statement highlights key issues that we believe should be taken into consideration during their visit. It has been signed by sixty-five social activists and civil society organizations from the North and East. His Excellency Volker Turk United Nations High Commissioner for H…See the Story

Reforms without Protection: The Shrinking Space for Journalism in Croatia

The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) consortium published an updated report on the state of media freedom in Croatia following an advocacy mission to Zagreb between 19 to 21 May 2025. The purpose of the mission was to assess the government’s progress in implementing recommendations made following the MFRR online fact-finding mission in September 2024, and to identify new and emerging threats to media freedom and independent journalism. During…Zagreb · ZagrebSee the Story

Karol Nawrocki Urged to Support Press Freedom Reforms

Media freedom organisations urge Karol Nawrocki to back press freedom, anti-SLAPP laws, and EU media reforms to safeguard democracy in Poland. The post Poland: New president urged to commit to press freedom reforms appeared first on European Centre for Press and Media Freedom.Karol Nawrocki · PolandSee the Story

The International Fact-Checking Network's Statement on Threats Against Tempo in Indonesia

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
The International Fact-Checking Network has deep concerns over recent harassment against Tempo in Indonesia. Tempo is a nonpartisan news outlet that consistently provides independent accountability journalism. Such harassment can have […] The post The International Fact-Checking Network’s statement on threats against Tempo in Indonesia appeared first on Poynter.Albania · AlbaniaSee the Story

European Editors Unite Against Hungary's Media Legislation

34% Center coverage: 6 sources
European Editors Unite Against Hungary's Media Legislation In a sweeping show of solidarity, over 80 editors from prominent European news organizations have signed a petition urging Hungary to repeal controversial legislation targeting foreign-funded media and rights groups. Critics contend that the bill is a strategic attempt to silence voices of dissent against the government.The proposed bill, introduced by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's natio…Viktor Orbán · HungarySee the Story

Croatia: MFRR Media Freedom Mission to Visit Zagreb to Highlight Importance of EU Legislation and Protection of Journalists

Between 19 and 21 May, Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partner organisations will conduct a press freedom mission to Zagreb, Croatia. The mission aims to engage with public authorities and media representatives on key recommendations from the MFRR monitoring mission report and stress the urgent need for Croatia to fully implement the EU Anti-SLAPP Directive and ensure the effective application of the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA).  The r…European Union · CroatiaSee the Story

Hungary targets critics with bill that would blacklist critical media and NGOs

45% Center coverage: 53 sources
The nationalist party of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán introduced a bill late Tuesday that would allow the government to monitor, restrict, penalize and potentially ban organizations it deems a threat to national sovereignty, marking a significant escalation of the government’s long-running crackdown on critical media and non-governmental organizations. The bill, submitted by a lawmaker in Orbán’s Fidesz party, would expand the authority of Hungary’s controversial Sovereignty Protection Office, allowing it to identify organizations that influence public debate or voter sentiment in ways it considers detrimental to Hungary’s interests.Hungary Politics · HungarySee the Story

Media in Georgia, pressure and repression - Media Freedom Rapid Response

Media in Georgia, pressure and repression In recent months in Georgia, pressure on the media and information workers has turned into actual repression. A case in point is that of journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli, who has been in prison for over a hundred days on charges of assaulting a police officer. 06.05.2025 Marilisa Lorusso On April 22, outgoing President Salomè Zourabichvili dedicated a tweet   to Mzia Amaghlobeli’s 100 days in …Batumi · BatumiRead Article

Turkey's Intensifying Media Crackdown Threatens Press Freedom

On World Press Freedom Day, the International Press Institute (IPI), European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) and Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) urge Turkish authorities to cease all attacks against journalists and protect press freedom amid a severe media crackdown. The post Turkey’s Intensifying Media Crackdown Threatens Press Freedom appeared first on European Centre for Press and Media Freedom.World Press Freedom Day · TurkeySee the Story

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