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Greece: Justice Ministry must withdraw amendment on ‘false news’

The undersigned partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) today urge the Greek government to withdraw proposed amendments which would introduce fines and jail sentences for journalists found guilty of publishing “false news”. We believe the draft law’s vague definition and punitive sanctions would undermine the freedom of the press and have a chilling […]

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Greek journalist Kostas Vaxevanis under police protection after death contract reports

The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists for press freedom, today expressed grave concern over reports of a death contract taken out against Greek journalist and media owner Kostas Vaxevanis and urged authorities to carry out a swift investigation to identify all those involved. On 23 April, […]

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Killing of Greek crime reporter sends shockwaves through Europe

The cold-blooded killing on Friday of prominent Greek crime reporter Giorgos Karaivaz marked yet another dark day for media freedom in the European Union and has sent shockwaves through the country’s journalistic and media community. Karaivaz was gunned down outside his home in broad daylight after he returned home from a shift on the daytime […]

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Greece: Probe into killing of Giorgos Karaivaz remains in “darkness”

“The chain is tightening around his killers” ― that’s what Greek media reported back in early May.  This is what was reported in July, too. But fast forward to early November and no light has yet been shed into the assassination of prominent 52-year-old journalist Giorgos Karaivaz on April 9, 2021. No suspects have been […]

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