Russia: Independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta forced to close under Kremlin pressure

Newspaper says it was ‘systematically crushed’ by the Kremlin

IPI marks International Day of Political Prisoners

IPI signs joint statement calling for the release of those imprisoned for political reasons around the world

Egypt: Conviction of Mada Masr editor Lina Attalah latest escalation of state crackdown on independent media

IPI signs joint statement calling on Egyptian authorities to allow Mada Masr to operate freely

India: Letter to West Bengal Police concerning criminal complaint against Maktoob Media

Complaint filed over outlet’s reporting on a public official

Serbia: Elections could mark a turning point for media freedom and pluralism

Election result offers crucial opportunity for democratic restoration and media reform after years of authoritarian drift

Czech Republic: Concern over fast-tracked debate on public service media funding

IPI signs joint statement calling for proper scrutiny and inclusive consultation rather than rushed voting

Albania: IPI condemns assaults on journalists during demonstrations in Tirana

At least 38 media workers assaulted, obstructed, or injured, most of them by police officers

Hungary: IPI to join international coalition on fact-finding mission amid media reforms

Press freedom groups to visit Budapest six months into new Tisza government

Serbia: IPI and press freedom groups demand action on violence against journalists ahead elections

MFRR and SJN call on authorities, politicians, and EU institutions to act before October 25 vote

Palestine: IPI North American Committee condemns attack on veteran photojournalist Heidi Levine

Committee calls for credible and thorough investigation

Malta: Nine years on, IPI and press freedom groups demand full justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia

The signatories back the Attorney General’s appeal and call for a full retrial

New project to monitor media capture across all 27 EU states

IPI and partners will assess how member states are implementing the European Media Freedom Act

South Africa: IPI urges government to act on African Commission’s press freedom findings

ACHPR mission found increasing violence against journalists and environmental defenders, and called for protection frameworks to be reviewed

Austria: Two Ukrainian journalists arrested

Authorities must clarify grounds for detention

Egypt: Authorities arrest entire Matsadaash newsroom, charge them with terrorism

Detained journalists allege torture and forced confessions as IPI demands their release

Albania: IPI and partners welcome draft anti-SLAPP legislative package

Open letter sent to Ministry urges government to commit to adding additional safeguards to bill aimed at countering Strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs)

Slovenia: Authorities urged to refrain from adopting changes that could weaken public media

European Commission should closely monitor the situation in Slovenia and assess compatibility with EMFA

France: Media freedom at critical juncture ahead of 2027 presidential election

New mission report analyses press freedom climate and provides recommendations for reform

Saudi Arabia: Eight years after Khashoggi’s murder, IPI renews call for justice

IPI renews its call for an independent criminal investigation and presses for strengthening international mechanisms for investigating crimes against journalists

Malta: IPI and press freedom groups write to prime minister about pending media reform bill

Joint letter calls on government to commit to consultative review of long-awaited draft bill