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More ambitious reform needed to secure media freedom in Poland

The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) consortium completed a two-day mission to Poland, 16-17 September, where it held meetings with the Minister of Justice, Adam Bodnar, the Ministry of Culture as well as journalists, publishers, regulators, media law experts.  The mission focused on measures to reform public service media, to protect journalists from Strategic Lawsuits […]

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Georgian authorities refuse entry to two foreign journalists

The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors and journalists, condemns the recent denial of entry to Belarusian journalist Andrei Mialeshka and Armenian media founder Arsen Kharatyan into Georgia.  On September 15, Belarusian journalist Andrei Mialeshka, and his daughter, who have been living in Georgia for three years, were denied permission to re-enter […]

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Press freedom on trial in Greece: support Alterthess’ appeal

The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) consortium expresses its full support for Greek journalist Stavroula Poulimeni and media outlet Alterthess ahead of their appeal on 19 September 2024.  Today’s hearing follows a court ruling that partially upheld a civil lawsuit demanding damages over Poulimeni’s report on the conviction of two Hellas Gold executives for water […]

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Romania: ensuring justice for Emilia Șercan

The International Press Institute (IPI) and a group of international organizations sent a letter to the Romanian authorities, calling on them to ensure a thorough, independent investigation into the case of journalist Emilia Șercan. Open letter to  The General Prosecutor of Romania, Mr. Alex Florin Florența The Prime Minister of Romania, Mr. Marcel Ciolacu The […]

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