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Lithuania: Media freedom groups warn LRT audit risks threatening editorial independence

IPI joins groups in raising questions over planned "political neutrality" audit
Europe: Lithuania

Draft amendment to Lithuanian law on national radio and television threatens public broadcaster’s funding model

Press Freedom
Joint letter urges authorities to engage in open consultation with LRT to ensure that any changes to the funding model maintains guarantees that LRT fulfils its public service remit.
Lithuania

IPI demands end to use of spyware against journalists in Europe

Press Freedom
New revelations by Access Now show at least 7 more Russian and Belarusian journalists and activists were targeted
Europe: Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia

Lithuania: LRT Council urged to appoint independent Director General

IPI calls on LRT Council to appoint new director general based on strict professional criteria
Europe: Lithuania
25.02.2022
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Several Russian TV channels banned in Lithuania

Censorship and regulation: Publication ban, take-down order or forced deletion, fine, administrative action
Europe: Lithuania