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Call on Turkish authorities to abstain from further restrictions on media in the aftermath of devastating earthquakes

09/02/2023

The undersigned partners in the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) express their condolences with the victims of the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and reiterate the need for a free media atmosphere as a crucial element of all disaster relief processes

Restoring trust in Greek journalists: George Tragkas’ controversial legacy

06/02/2023

George Tragkas was a prominent journalist who passed away in December 2021. The post-mortem discovery of his colossal wealth has sparked public controversy on the role and power of journalists in the country

By Mary Drosopoulos

Originally published by OBCT, also available in ITA

Montenegro: after a new acquittal, the hopes and projects of journalist Jovo Martinovic

30/01/2023

After over seven years of judicial ordeal and after spending fifteen months in pre-trial detention on drug trafficking charges, investigative journalist Jovo Martinovic was acquitted for the second time by the Supreme Court on 17 January. We interviewed him while waiting for the final verdict

By Paola Rosà

Originally published by OBCT, also available in ITA and BHS

MFRR Summit 2023 | Press Freedom on the Line

27/01/2023

The MFRR Summit is back, and this year we’re holding our conference under the title of “Press Freedom on the Line” from 29 - 31 March 2023

Albania: MFRR and Safe Journalist Network condemn attack on journalist Elvis Hila and his wife

27/01/2023

OBCT joins its Media Freedom Rapid Response partners and the Safe Journalists Network in condemning the physical attack on Albanian journalist Elvis Hila and his wife, calling for a swift prosecution of those involved in the attack

Greece: MFRR alarmed by latest revelations of spying on journalists

21/12/2022

OBCT joins the undersigned partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response in reiterating the call on the Greek authorities to provide transparency and accountability for the severe attacks on press freedom and privacy, and to put an immediate halt to surveillance of journalists

GIJN Job Announcement: Executive Director

20/12/2022

The Global Investigative Journalism Network is looking for an Executive Director to lead the organisation into its third decade

France: Three journalists summoned by security agency over suspected violation of national defence secrecy

13/12/2022

OBCT joins its MFRR partners in expressing its concern regarding the questioning of French journalists from Disclose and Radio France

Latvia: Media regulator urged not to revoke Dozhd license pending court review

07/12/2022

Together with our MFRR partners, we express concern over the decision to revoke the broadcast license of the independent TV station Dozhd: independent Russian journalism should be provided a safe refuge in Europe

Multiple journalists threatened and harassed in Serbia, authorities must take urgent action

05/12/2022

OBCT joins the Media Freedom Rapid Response partners and the Safe Journalists Network in condemning in the strongest terms the intimidation and often orchestrated campaigns by pro-government media outlets and members of the public to silence journalists in Serbia