Meet 18 news organisations selected for the 2026-2027 Transition Accelerator

These 18 forward-looking European organisations join the third edition of IPI’s flagship media support programme

Hungary: Media freedom mission welcomes initial reforms, calls for consultations and safeguards for second phase

International delegation welcomes the dismantling of captured institutions, and calls for expert input before the next package of reforms

False copyright claims silencing independent journalism with just a few clicks

In Georgia, Azerbaijan, Somalia, and beyond journalists are losing years of reporting to copyright claims nobody has to prove

Sinatle Media bets on collective power to keep the lights on for independent journalism in Georgia

With external funding cut off and pressure intensifying, 22 Georgian online outlets test new revenue models and partner with creatives to keep independent journalism alive

Op-ed: In Malta, justice cannot stop with those who planted the bomb

IPI publishes op-ed in Times of Malta to mark UN’s International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists

IDEI 2026: States must address impunity for crimes against journalists as key to countering corruption, inequity, and authoritarianism

IPI calls on policymakers to take concrete action to counter global rule of law crisis

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

Climate Action Day: IPI calls for stronger protections for Africa’s climate reporters and access to environmental information

Effective climate action requires independent climate journalism and access to timely and credible information

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