Transparency in the Balkans and Moldova - Reports

A 2016 report by BIRN presents a mixed picture of transparency and accountability in the Balkans and Moldova

Journalismfund grants for cross-border, investigative journalism - Opportunities

Journalismfund is offering grants to teams of journalists for cross-border investigations. Deadline: October 27, 2016 

News media repertoires and strategic narrative reception: A paradox of dis/belief in authoritarian Russia - Academic Sources

In an article published on New Media & Society, Joanna Szostek examined the news media repertoires of a group of Russian university students, finding that, while they do not trust state media, they nonetheless internalised their strategic narrative

Macedonian Institute for Media (MIM) - Stakeholders

The Macedonian Institute for Media (MIM) is a non-governmental, non-political and non-profit organisation founded by the Danish School of Journalism, USAID/IREX Pro Media and the Macedonian Press Centre in 2001. The Institute has gradually grown into a massive media platform in Macedonia, encompassing into its professional network the bulk of the media outlets in the country. MIM enables free and easy access to media literature, up-to-date resources for professional development and education, media research and analyses as well as opportunities for joint production. The Institute is a founder of the School of Journalism and Public Relations, an educational institution accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science, offering graduate and postgraduate studies in journalism and communication sciences.

Vision:

MIM is committed to building a democratic society dominated by professional media, transparent and accountable institutions and civil sector which provides the citizens with sufficient and reliable information for making an informed decision on issues relevant to the society.

Mission:

The mission of the Macedonian Institute for Media (MIM) is to encourage and continuously support the development of professional standards in journalism, media and public communication, aiming to support the improvement of the democratic processes in the Republic Macedonia.

Slovakia: Human Assisted Content Analysis of the print press coverage of corruption - Reports

How did Slovakian newspapers select, cover and portray corruption-related issues? The research findings of ANTICORRP, a project funded by the European Commission’s Seventh Framework Programme

Slovakia: Computer Assisted Content Analysis of the print press coverage of corruption - Reports

How did Slovakian newspapers select, cover and portray corruption-related issues? The research findings of ANTICORRP, a project funded by the European Commission’s Seventh Framework Programme

Openness, Transparency and the Right of Access to Documents in the EU - Reports

EU rules on access to documents are “seriously outdated,” according to a report presented to the European Parliament

BIRN Summer School Master Class of Investigative Reporting - Opportunities

A five-day course in investigative journalism for experienced journalists organized by BIRN, taking place in Konjic (BiH) on 21-27 August, 2016

Defining media freedom in international policy debates - Academic Sources

Andrei Richter examines the transformation of notions of media freedom in post-war history

EFJ campaign for Whistleblowers Protection - Campaigns

Eurocadres and EFJ campaigning for a EU legislation to protect whistleblowers