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Italy. The most dangerous news by Ossigeno. December 2016

This monthly review of acts of intimidation in Italy is produced by Ossigeno per l’Informazione for the European Center for Press and Media Freedom of Leipzig (ECPMF), with the support of the European Union Monitoring: 110 warnings, 15 credible episodes of threats against 25 media professionals In December 2016, Ossigeno per l’Informazione has verified 110

Source: english – Ossigeno Informazione

Italy. The most dangerous news by Ossigeno. December 2016

This monthly review of acts of intimidation in Italy is produced by Ossigeno per l’Informazione for the European Center for Press and Media Freedom of Leipzig (ECPMF), with the support of the European Union Monitoring: 110 warnings, 15 credible episodes of threats against 25 media professionals In December 2016, Ossigeno per l’Informazione has verified 110

Source: english – Ossigeno Informazione

Call for submissions for 2017 Foreign Policy Wishlist

Foreign Policy Wishlist 2017   As we ring in 2017, Nextgen would like to know your Foreign Policy Wishlist. They will be featured on their website.   Don’t be constrained by perceived reality and let your imagination roam free! But do keep them under 100 characters.   For more inspiration and the submission of your wishlist, […] The post Call for submissions for 2017 Foreign Policy Wishlist appeared first on European Youth Press.

Source: European Youth Press

Defamation. Closed lawsuit in Milan against Irpi

Journalists Cecilia Anesi and Leo Sisti had conducted an investigation, also published by L’Espresso, which is part of a larger investigation on international scams On 6 October 2016, after a year of legal battles and postponed hearings, the magistrate of the Court of Milan, Valerio Natale, has closed the lawsuit for defamation against the journalists

Source: O2 in English – Ossigeno Informazione

Omer Karabeg: The Bridge

For over 20 years, Omer Karabeg has hosted a programme titled Most (Bridge). The show deals with thorny, uncomfortable topics, seeking to create a dialogue between people of different viewpoints

Source: Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso - ECPMF News

Grasso: I share the battles of Ossigeno, Fnsi, Odg and Articolo21

The Senate President reiterates the focus on freedom of expression, for “a decisive stop to the reckless lawsuits” and for the many  “I’m really happy to be with you as every year,” he said, with implicit reference upon the negative result of the referendum on the constitutional reform which aimed to abolish the Legislative Chamber,

Source: O2 in English – Ossigeno Informazione

Trani. Reporter acquitted of dispute between politician and policeman

Nicola Aurora (Il Giornale di Trani) had reported the episode in two articles. A former city councilor and his wife had sued him On 17 November 2016 the Court of Trani has closed the proceedings for libel against the chief editor of Il Giornale di Trani, Nicola Aurora, sued by former councilor of the city

Source: O2 in English – Ossigeno Informazione

Training. Nearly five thousand journalists at the 40 classes by Ossigeno

The ethics seminar “Adjustments and defamation” has touched 18 cities in 13 regions and allowed the Order of Journalists to deliver 32 thousand credits In 2014-2016, the first three years since Professional training has been made mandatory for Italian journalists, Ossigeno per l’Informazione has sponsored 40 professional training courses for free and with an ethical

Source: O2 in English – Ossigeno Informazione

Unicredit convenes press conference, but selects the news agencies

Only international agencies, and one Italian agency, have been admitted. FNSI and Lombard association intervene: respect article 21 The Unicredit group, for the press conference of 13 December 2016 – in a conference call – for the presentation of the new business plan, has selected the press agencies admitted to the meeting. All clear for

Source: O2 in English – Ossigeno Informazione

Defamation. The Fnsi: improve and approve the “No prison” bill

The trade union of journalists deems necessary to add a specific norm for preventing the instrumental and intimidation use of lawsuits The National Italian Press Federation called on the government and Parliament to proceed, in the manner and form they deem appropriate, to the approval of the bill on libel before Parliament proposing the repeal

Source: O2 in English – Ossigeno Informazione