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Spike in intimidation against journalists in Italy during pandemic

On the evening of 24 October, Italian journalist Raffaella Cosentino was sent to Palermo to cover a protest against the government’s COVID-19 measures organized by bar and restaurant owners. After the announcement of a new curfew in Italy at the end of October, many in the hospitality industry reacted with anger and took to the […]

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Spike in intimidation against journalists in Italy during pandemic

On the evening of 24 October, Italian journalist Raffaella Cosentino was sent to Palermo to cover a protest against the government’s COVID-19 measures organized by bar and restaurant owners. After the announcement of a new curfew in Italy at the end of October, many in the hospitality industry reacted with anger and took to the […]

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Killing of Greek crime reporter sends shockwaves through Europe

The cold-blooded killing on Friday of prominent Greek crime reporter Giorgos Karaivaz marked yet another dark day for media freedom in the European Union and has sent shockwaves through the country’s journalistic and media community. Karaivaz was gunned down outside his home in broad daylight after he returned home from a shift on the daytime […]

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Killing of Greek crime reporter sends shockwaves through Europe

The cold-blooded killing on Friday of prominent Greek crime reporter Giorgos Karaivaz marked yet another dark day for media freedom in the European Union and has sent shockwaves through the country’s journalistic and media community. Karaivaz was gunned down outside his home in broad daylight after he returned home from a shift on the daytime […]

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