Indian television channel Times Now has been handed down a fine of Rs. 1 billion (approx. 15 million euros) for mistakenly showing the picture of the wrong person during a news bulletin. As the television station appealed against the verdict, the court ruled that the appeal would be heard only after Times Now had deposited […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) and its affiliate, the South and East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), today began a two-day press freedom mission to the Republic of Macedonia / Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, in concert with a joint delegation of freedom of expression and media development groups. IPI Press Freedom Adviser for Europe and […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) is pleased to report that 26 ‘finalist’ IPI News Innovation Contest projects have been reviewed by our Advisory Board. The IPI News Innovation Contest is aimed at advancing the future of digital news by funding new ways to inform communities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. After short-listing more […]

Hungary’s new model of media regulation is creating a chilling effect and undermining freedom of expression said an international partnership mission comprised of leading press freedom and media development organizations today. The partnership mission to Hungary, which took place from November 14th to 16th, included meetings with lawyers, journalists, editors, professional associations, representatives of civil […]