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IJ4EU fund opens new calls for cross-border investigative journalism

Newsrooms and freelancers eligible for funding and support Deadline for applications: February 2023 The Investigative Journalism for Europe (IJ4EU) fund today, January 12, opened two new calls for cross-border investigative journalism projects in the European Union and EU candidate countries. IJ4EU’s Investigation Support Scheme will provide grants of between €5,000 and €50,000 to allow cross-border […]

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Somalia: Harassment of journalists continues amid deteriorating press freedom situation

The IPI global network is increasingly concerned about the deteriorating press freedom situation in Somalia after seven journalists were assaulted or detained in December 2022 alone. IPI reiterates its call on authorities to stop all attacks on press freedom and respect independent journalism. On December 22, security forces raided a local radio station, Radio Hiiraanweyn, […]

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Poland: Media regulator probe into TVN documentary sparks renewed licence concerns

The International Press Institute (IPI) today raises the alarm about an investigation opened by Poland’s broadcast media regulator against television network TVN over a documentary it broadcasted which reported new revelations surrounding the 2010 Smoleńsk air disaster. On December 30, 2022, the National Broadcasting Council (KRRiT), which has long been controlled by allies of the […]

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Belarus: Tut.by journalists face 12 years in prison in ‘surrealistic’ case

The International Press Institute (IPI) condemns the criminal proceedings opened by a court today in Minsk against five editors and journalists at Belarusian media outlet Tut.by. IPI and our global network denounce this glaring case of persecution of journalists at the now-banned independent media outlet and demand their immediate release. On Monday, January 9, proceedings […]

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