Brussels 22.05.2022 On 23-25 May, six MEPs of the Civil Liberties Committee will assess progress in the investigations, trials, and reforms that followed the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. Rule of law in Maltaš²š¹: MEPs travel to Valletta to take stock of developments On 23-25 May, six MEPs of the Civil Liberties Committee will assess…
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Malta: legacy media support
Brussels 22.05.2022 The Maltese government has announced a ā¬500,000 fund for support of printed newspapers (legacy media), to reduce the impact of a hike in printing and paper prices due to the war in Ukraine. Newspapers to get ā¬500,000 fund as Ukraine war pushes up price of paper https://t.co/yQ5lRhYI6Z pic.twitter.com/1XSsRUR3BO — MaltaToday (@maltatoday) May 21,…
Gaza: Hamas inside AP building
Brussels 16.05.2021 Israel shared intelligence with the US showing how Hamas operated inside the same building with Associated Press and Al-Jazeera in Gaza, officials in Jerusalem said on Sunday, 16 May. Israel showed US āsmoking gunā on Hamas in AP office tower, officials say https://t.co/0WrxNjgQgC — Lahav Harkov (@LahavHarkov) May 16, 2021 Officials in more…
Mistrust in journalists at rise
Brussels 20.04.2021 The 2021 Edelman Trust barometer reveals a disturbing level of public mistrust of journalists, with 59% of respondents in 28 countries saying that journalists deliberately try to mislead the public by reporting information they know to be false. In reality, journalistic pluralism and rigorous reporting serve to combat disinformation and āinfodemicsā, including false…
Navalny: Russia press arrests
The extraordinary figure of more than 50 arrests of reporters, some of whom were subjected to police violence, is based on data compiled by the specialised news website OVD-Info, the Russian Journalists and Media Workers Union (JMWU) and information gathered directly by RSF. #Russia: After the intolerable violence against journalists during the pro-@navalny demonstrations, @RSF_inter…
Daphne Caruana Galizia PRIZE
Brussels 19.10.2020 The European Parliament has launched Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism on anniversary of her murder commemorating the third time the assassination of the Maltese investigative journalist, the prize will reward journalism reflecting EU principles and values. 3 years ago journalist #DaphneCaruanaGalizia was murdered because of her work uncovering corruption in #Malta. Now the…
EU reacts on attack on Russian opposition blogger
The attack on Russian opposition blogger Yegor Zhukov, 22, did not pass unnoticed by the European diplomacy: Ā«We wish Mister Zhukov a speedy recovery, and expect the reponsible for this brutal and coward attack will be brought to justiceĀ» the European External Action Service spokesperson said during the daily conference with Brussels press corps. He…
EU expects Belarus to release journalists
Ā«Belarus: the EU expects from authorities the immediate and unconditional release of detained journalists, along with ALL peaceful protesters. Let media do their jobs without intimidation. A FreePress is crucial to the democracy demanded by the people of BelarusĆ©Ā» the European External Action Service spokesperson wrote on his Twitter micro blog. (Image above: social media)….
Azerbaijan blocks OSCE representative mandate
Harlem DĆ©sir, an influential figure who has worked fearlessly for the protection of the free press, will no longer serve as Representative on Freedom of the Media at OSCE after Azerbaijan and Tajikistan blocked the renewal of his mandate. Thank you so much Rebecca, it has been an honour to work with you and @RSF_inter…
Russian defense reporter accused of espionage
The arrest of former journalist has caused major outcry among independent media outlets in Russia. Ivan Safronov, accused of spying for the Czech Republic and the United States, was arrested on July 7 by Russia’s security service, the FSB, which has accused him of state treason, the charges foreseing prison sententse from 12 up to…
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