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First stories published under IJ4EU fund

Investigative journalism projects in Europe supported by the inaugural IJ4EU fund are off to a strong start, the International Press Institute (IPI) said today. What is the IJ4EU fund? The IJ4EU (Investigative Journalism for the EU) fund was launched earlier this year to encourage investigations that cross European borders. In June, an independent jury led […]

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IPI urges Egypt to explain journalists’ detentions

The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists for media freedom, has written to Egyptian President Abel Fattah el-Sisi, requesting him to provide details about the current situation of jailed journalists Mahmoud Abu Zeid and Ismail Alexandrani and to ensure their release. In a letter sent last week, […]

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IPI welcomes Slovak president’s commitment to justice in Kuciak murder

The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of journalists, editors and media executives for media freedom, today welcomed the strong support expressed by Slovakia President Andrej Kiska for ensuring that the mastermind behind the murder of journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée are brought to justice. An IPI delegation, led by Executive Board Chair […]

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IPI urges Merkel, Macron to confront Turkey on press freedom

The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists for press freedom, has written to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron requesting the two leaders to take a firm stance against the imprisonment, intimidation and harassment of journalists in Turkey.  

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