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Albania: Amendments to Criminal Code must be strengthened to ensure full decriminalisation of defamation

IPI joins media freedom and journalist groups in warning that full decriminalisation of defamation remains the only acceptable outcome for EU alignment
Europe: Albania

EU: Further protections for journalists and media freedom needed in Democracy Shield

IPI and MFRR partners provide response and recommendations to draft report of new EU initiative to safeguard democracy
Europe

Malta: Convicted bomb suppliers lose appeal over Daphne Caruana Galizia murder

IPI and media freedom partners welcome solidification of crucial convictions
Europe: Malta

Philippines: IPI condemns guilty verdict in sham trial of Frenchie Mae Cumpio

Sentence sends a chilling message to every independent journalist in the Philippines
Asia and Pacific: Philippines

Hungary: Media Capture and EMFA Monitoring Report 2025

First in new series of reports examining media capture and compliance of EU states with the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA)
Europe: Hungary

Finland: Media Capture and EMFA Monitoring Report 2025

Sixth in new series of reports examining media capture and compliance of EU states with the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA)
Europe: Finland

Spain: Media Capture and EMFA Monitoring Report 2025

Seventh in new series of reports examining media capture and compliance of EU states with the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA)
Europe: Spain

Hostile Environment and Awareness Training (HEAT) 2026

For journalists in the South Caucasus, the Western Balkans, Moldova and Ukraine

Virtual Newsroom visit to Unread Media

Unread Media: Redefining Mongolia’s Modern News Ecosystem
Asia and Pacific: Mongolia

Virtual Newsroom Visit to CCIJ

Learn how newsrooms can gamify investigations through immersive storytelling and metaverse design
Africa: Nigeria

A special conversation with Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz

Americas: United States of America

IPI welcomes new Board members from Spain, Kenya

Editors from Spain, Kenya, Brazil, the U.S., Norway, and Ukraine were elected to the IPI Executive Board at IPI’s recent General Assembly.

IPI honours courage in journalism with Press Freedom Hero and Free Media Pioneer awards

Seven journalists recognized for their fearless reporting; Hungary’s independent media honoured for resilience and innovation in the face of growing pressure
19.01.2026
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TV Rain journalist tried in absentia for “fake news”

Arrest/detention/charges: Criminal investigation/charges
Europe: Russia
13.01.2026
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Reporters in Kharkiv initially denied access to site of Russian attack

Restrictions on access to information: Travel restrictions / access bans
Europe: Ukraine
12.01.2026
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Crimean Tatar journalist fined for “discrediting the Russian army”

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