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Russia: Independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta forced to close under Kremlin pressure
Press Freedom
Newspaper says it was ‘systematically crushed’ by the Kremlin
Europe: Russia
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Advocacy

IPI marks International Day of Political Prisoners
Press Freedom
IPI signs joint statement calling for the release of those imprisoned for political reasons around the world
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Advocacy

Egypt: Conviction of Mada Masr editor Lina Attalah latest escalation of state crackdown on independent media
Press Freedom
IPI signs joint statement calling on Egyptian authorities to allow Mada Masr to operate freely
MENA: Egypt
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Advocacy

India: Letter to West Bengal Police concerning criminal complaint against Maktoob Media
Press Freedom
Complaint filed over outlet’s reporting on a public official
Asia and Pacific: India
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Advocacy

Serbia: Elections could mark a turning point for media freedom and pluralism
Media CapturePress Freedom
Election result offers crucial opportunity for democratic restoration and media reform after years of authoritarian drift
Europe: Serbia

Reports

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Fiche de politique : Pourquoi les États africains devraient garantir l’accès à l’information sur l’environnement
Climate JournalismPress Freedom
Comment l'accès à l'information sur l’environnement aide les États à respecter leurs engagements dans le cadre de l'Agenda 2063 de l'UA et des Objectifs de développement durable
Africa

Fiche de politique : Pourquoi la lutte contre les poursuites-bâillons en Afrique est importante pour l’environnement
Climate JournalismPress FreedomSLAPPs
Comment les SLAPPs font taire les journalistes environnementaux, et six mesures pratiques que les États peuvent prendre
Africa

Nouveau rapport d’IPI : Les poursuites-bâillons (SLAPPs) représentent une menace pour les journalistes climatiques et environnementaux africains
IPI Africa Media Freedom TrackerPress FreedomSLAPPs
Les résultats d’une recherche révèlent une tempête parfaite de harcèlement judiciaire
Africa

Slovakia: Media Capture and EMFA Monitoring Report 2026
Media CapturePress Freedom
New series of reports for 2026 examining compliance of EU states with the European Media Freedom Act
Europe: Slovakia

Bulgaria: Media Capture and EMFA Monitoring Report 2026
Media Capture
New series of reports for 2026 examining compliance of EU states with the European Media Freedom Act
Europe: Bulgaria

Event

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28.10.2026

Virtual Newsroom visit to The Migration Story
Digital TransitionMedia InnovationMedia sustainability
Newsroom dedicated to journeys and challenges of India’s migrant workforce presents their new event series Groundswell
Asia and Pacific: India
12.10.2026 - 12.10.2026

Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) Summit 2026
Press Freedom
Registration now open for MFRR flagship event in Brussels
Europe
12.08.2026

Webinar: SLAPPs–the growing threat against climate and environmental reporting in Africa
Climate JournalismPress Freedom
Discussion on research findings on abusive litigation against environmental and climate journalists in Africa and interventions to safeguard journalists
Africa
01.07.2026

Webinar: Risks and threats to Africa’s environmental and climate reporters
Climate JournalismPress Freedom
Join IPI for an expert conversation on latest monitoring findings — and ways to counter challenges
Africa

Podcasts & Videos

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Interview: 444.hu editor Veronika Munk on adapting to new media reality in Hungary
Media CapturePress Freedom
Final episode of three-part video interview series by IPI examining ongoing media reforms in Hungary under new Tisza government
Europe: Hungary

Interview: Hungarian journalist Szabolcs Panyi on navigating criminal espionage charges
Media CapturePress Freedom
Second in three-part video interview series by IPI examining ongoing media reform in Hungary under new Tisza government
Europe: Hungary

Interview: Direkt36 editor-in-chief Andras Petho on media freedom reform in Hungary
Press Freedom
First in three-part video interview series by IPI examining ongoing media reform in Hungary under new Tisza government
Europe: Hungary

USA: Max Lederer on Stars and Stripes, editorial independence, and defending press freedom under pressure
Media CaptureU.S. Press Freedom
Watch IPI's conversation with Max Lederer, longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes, on ongoing threats to press freedom in the United States
Americas: United States of America

Less is more: Interview with Shirin Shity
Digital TransitionMedia and AIMedia InnovationMedia sustainability
From the series of key conversations from #MIFest26 in Vienna

IPI Global Network

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IPI-IMS Awards

Nominations open for the 2027 IPI-IMS press freedom awards
IPI AwardsIPI World CongressPress Freedom
Submit nominations for the 2027 IPI-IMS Press Freedom Laureate and Free Media Pioneer awards by December 15
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IPI News

IPI, Blinken OSA Archivum announce 2027 World Congress partnership
IPI World CongressMedia InnovationPress Freedom
The 2027 World Congress will bring together the world's leading journalists, editors, and media leaders in Budapest from May 12 to 14, 2027.
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Helsingin Sanomat FellowshipIPI News

IPI Journalism and Media Freedom Research Fellowship
Apply for two fellowships open to applicants affiliated with organisations and institutions based in Finland
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IPI News

Reid Standish joins IPI as editorial director

Alerts

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26.10.2026
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Criminal case opened against Pepel editor-in-chief
Russia-Ukraine War
Arrest/detention/charges: Criminal investigation/charges
Russia
23.10.2026
1 case

Maxim Kurnikov designated as a “foreign agent”
Russia-Ukraine War
Censorship and regulation: Publication ban, take-down order or forced deletion, fine, administrative action
Europe: Russia
22.10.2026
1 case

Russian drone severely damages newsroom in Kremenchuk
Russia-Ukraine War
Verbal, online or physical attack: Attack on media infrastructure/offices
Europe: Ukraine