Among the many challenges faced by independent journalists in Greece, the failure — or, at times, refusal — of authorities to provide information is arguably one of the most disquieting. Despite some progress in the last decade or so with respect to the online publication of state contracts and various administrative documents, many decision processes […]

The IPI global network of editors, publishers, and journalists condemns the continuing attacks on press freedom in Hong Kong after veteran journalist Allan Au was arrested for sedition by national security police on April 11. Authorities cease their use of draconian laws to punish and harass the media. Au was arrested in his home for […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) today expressed serious alarm over the confirmed surveillance of Greek journalist Thanasis Koukakis for more than two months using a powerful spyware tool, Predator. IPI calls on the competent Greek law enforcement authorities to thoroughly investigate and publicly identify the source of the surveillance. On April 11 it was revealed […]

The IPI global network joined the Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD) to support Ukrainian journalists and all international journalists, including freelancers reporting from Ukraine, by signing the Perugia Declaration for Ukraine: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has underlined once again the essential role of independent, ethical journalism in assisting citizens to make life-or-death decisions, informing the world, and holding […]