Italy: MFRR report highlights continuing media freedom backsliding

IPI and mission partners outline recommendations following visit to Rome

Spotlight: Latin American Center for Investigative Journalism (El CLIP) receives 2026 Free Media Pioneer Award

Connecting the dots across borders, CLIP is pioneering a new model for cross-border investigative journalism in Latin America

Ukraine: IPI condemns court ban against investigation by Slidstvo.Info

Pre-publication ban stands out as unprecedented form of censorship against independent reporting

Mozambique: Threats to environmental reporters continue

IPI condemns targeting of Estácio Valoi following his reporting on illegal timber smuggling

Uganda: IPI condemns arbitrary military shutdown of Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda

Authorities must stop the targeted harassment of media outlets and allow them to operate freely

Georgia: Authorities must end legal and regulatory pressure on critical broadcasters

Regulatory fines mark another escalation in pressure against independent broadcasters

Hungary: IPI welcomes abolishment of Sovereignty Protection Office

Dismantling of politicised institution another welcome step towards restoring press freedom

Ukraine: IPI calls on parliament to revise draft civil code

New legislation would introduce serious challenges for work of journalists

Peru: IPI alarmed by renewed attacks on World Press Freedom Hero Gustavo Gorriti

Peruvian authorities must immediately cease the weaponisation of political power against Gorriti

Turkey: IPI and partners urge NATO to reconsider denial of independent media accreditation

Joint letter to NATO: Accreditation process excludes independent journalists from summit

Seychelles: IPI joins call to protect independence of public broadcaster

Proposed amendments under consideration by parliament would weaken protections against political interference

Hungary: IPI welcomes law reforming public media and regulatory bodies

Tisza’s first media reform legislation launches major reorganisation of media institutions

Bulgaria: Press freedom groups demand safety of journalist Dimitar Stoyanov is guaranteed following alleged threats

Bulgarian authorities urged to thoroughly investigate alleged threats against investigative journalist

France: Solidarity with Le Monde journalist Stéphane Horel following unpunished thefts and attempted break-ins

IPI and MFRR partners stand in solidarity with Stéphane Horel, calling on authorities to hold those responsible for a series of thefts and attempted break-ins believed to be linked to her work accountable

Ethiopia: French journalist Augustine Passilly expelled from Ethiopia

IPI calls on the Ethiopian authorities to allow journalists to report freely and independently

Interview: Finland lacks support for exiled journalists

New report commissioned by Finnish press freedom groups reveals journalists in exile lack adequate support

Poland: Passing of Anti-SLAPP Act a victory for media freedom

IPI and MFRR partners jointly welcome approval of new law by Polish president

Czech Republic: Plan to replace public media licence fee with state budget threatens independence

Proposed funding overhaul risks undermining independence of Czech public broadcasters

Analysis: Russian independent media navigate Telegram throttling and mobile internet shutdowns

As authorities scale up digital censorship, remaining independent media face new challenges

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