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More than 1000 attend funeral of slain Jordanian writer
Nahed Hattar was to stand trial after sharing on social media a cartoon image seen as insulting Islam. He was shot by a former Muslim preacher on the steps of the courthouse on Sunday.Nahed Hattar was to stand trial after sharing on social media a cartoon image seen as insulting Islam. He was shot by a former Muslim preacher on the steps of the courthouse on Sunday.
Hong Kong protests over booksellers' detentions after Lam Wing-kee accuses China
One of five Hong Kong booksellers who disappeared last year has said he was detained for more than eight months by the Chinese authorities and that an apparent confession of “illegal trading” had beenOne of five Hong Kong booksellers who disappeared last year has said he was detained for more than eight months by the Chinese authorities and that an apparent confession of “illegal trading” had been
MEPs scrutinise EU-Turkey migration deal
The EU’s deal to send migrants back from Greece to Turkey For every Syrian migrant sent back, one already in Turkey will be resettled inside theThe EU’s deal to send migrants back from Greece to Turkey For every Syrian migrant sent back, one already in Turkey will be resettled inside the
Turkish journalist Cengiz Çandar in court for 'insulting' President Erdoğan
The trial of a Turkish journalist accused of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan opened in Istanbul on Thursday, and was immediately adjournedThe trial of a Turkish journalist accused of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan opened in Istanbul on Thursday, and was immediately adjourned
Europe Weekly: Brussels still reeling, Ankara not amused
In this edition of Europe weekly, the Belgian capital remains in shock following the Brussels attacks, while migrants and refugees remain the bigIn this edition of Europe weekly, the Belgian capital remains in shock following the Brussels attacks, while migrants and refugees remain the big
EU wades into Erdogan satirical song spat
European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker has warned the Turkish government against attempting to muzzle the international media.European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker has warned the Turkish government against attempting to muzzle the international media.
Defiant German 'Zaman' journalists publish their own version of paper
Days after the Turkish authorities seized control of the country’s largest newspaper Zaman, its reporters in Germany have published their ownDays after the Turkish authorities seized control of the country’s largest newspaper Zaman, its reporters in Germany have published their own
Determined youth of Poland use social media to battle right-wing shift
Since the end of last year, Poland has been ruled by a populist right-wing government trying to get a hold of public media and the Constitutional Court. But student Artur Sierawski has something to saSince the end of last year, Poland has been ruled by a populist right-wing government trying to get a hold of public media and the Constitutional Court. But student Artur Sierawski has something to sa
Poland is in a 'constitutional crisis'
We have interviewed one of the leading Polish experts in constitutional law, Marek Chmaj. It took place in his Warsaw-based law office, where he justWe have interviewed one of the leading Polish experts in constitutional law, Marek Chmaj. It took place in his Warsaw-based law office, where he just
Polish public media "a ministry of propaganda"
Maciej Czajkowski was one of the very first senior Polish journalists to be sacked after the recent right-wing shift in Poland. Is the freedom ofMaciej Czajkowski was one of the very first senior Polish journalists to be sacked after the recent right-wing shift in Poland. Is the freedom of
Jaroslaw Kulczycki: 'Freedom of speech in Polish public media is at danger'
Senior Polish journalists have raised the alarm over alleged ongoing violations of independence and freedom of the public media in Poland. EuronewsSenior Polish journalists have raised the alarm over alleged ongoing violations of independence and freedom of the public media in Poland. Euronews
US: Joe Biden slams Turkey for 'poor example' of freedom of expression
US Vice President Joe Biden has criticised Turkey for “setting a poor example” in the region concerning freedom of expression. The damning commentsUS Vice President Joe Biden has criticised Turkey for “setting a poor example” in the region concerning freedom of expression. The damning comments
Europe Weekly: Poland under fire over media laws
In this edition of Europe Weekly: Poland is under fire for new media laws that have been described as an attack on the freedom of the press; theIn this edition of Europe Weekly: Poland is under fire for new media laws that have been described as an attack on the freedom of the press; the
China takes centre stage in global internet debate
Beijing defends "internet sovereignty"Beijing defends "internet sovereignty"
Russia 'warns Twitter it must store user data locally'
Russia has reportedly warned Twitter that it must store Russian users’ data in Russia. A new law that came into effect in September requires internetRussia has reportedly warned Twitter that it must store Russian users’ data in Russia. A new law that came into effect in September requires internet
Are refugees or civil rights the priority in Turkey?
Turkey’s snap elections come at a critical moment. President Erdogan aims to avoid the hung parliament from the June vote, but polls show no clearTurkey’s snap elections come at a critical moment. President Erdogan aims to avoid the hung parliament from the June vote, but polls show no clear
Istanbul: hundreds protest police raid on opposition media
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Istanbul in front of an opposition media company that was raided by police earlier on Wednesday.Hundreds of protesters gathered in Istanbul in front of an opposition media company that was raided by police earlier on Wednesday.
Turkish police storm opposition Bugun TV during live broadcast
Police in the Turkish city of Istanbul stormed the offices of opposition television station Bugun TV during a live broadcast on Wednesday (OctoberPolice in the Turkish city of Istanbul stormed the offices of opposition television station Bugun TV during a live broadcast on Wednesday (October
Outrage in Turkey at take over of media outlets
Hundreds of Turkish government critics and opposition leaders have vowed to keep up a protest outside a Koza Ipek outlet namely Bugun TV in IstanbulHundreds of Turkish government critics and opposition leaders have vowed to keep up a protest outside a Koza Ipek outlet namely Bugun TV in Istanbul
Turkey's ruling AK party moves to seize critical media holding ahead of election
Turkey’s Public Prosecutors office is to appoint a trustee to manage Koza Ipek Holding which owns media outlets critical of the ruling AK party. TheTurkey’s Public Prosecutors office is to appoint a trustee to manage Koza Ipek Holding which owns media outlets critical of the ruling AK party. The
Turkish police raid media group over 'terrorist financing'
Turkish police have raided companies in Ankara belonging to an independent media group prompting renewed concern about a crackdown on freedom of theTurkish police have raided companies in Ankara belonging to an independent media group prompting renewed concern about a crackdown on freedom of the
Burundi: radio silence leaves room for political violence
The country's main independent radio stations have been closed since April when unrest began. By day there is an uneasy calm, by night gunfire rings out in Bujumbura.The country's main independent radio stations have been closed since April when unrest began. By day there is an uneasy calm, by night gunfire rings out in Bujumbura.
Germany suspends treason investigation into news website
Germany has suspended a treason investigation into the Netzpolitik news website while an expert decides whether articles it published earlier thisGermany has suspended a treason investigation into the Netzpolitik news website while an expert decides whether articles it published earlier this
Angolan generals drop charges against journalist Rafael Marques
Defamation charges have been dropped against a journalist who accused seven Angolan army generals of being complicit in human rights abuses. TheDefamation charges have been dropped against a journalist who accused seven Angolan army generals of being complicit in human rights abuses. The
Charlie Hebdo, for richer, for poorer?
The coming departure of Charlie Hebdo’s surviving cartoonist Renald Luzier casts a further shadow over the satirical magazine, adding to doubts aboutThe coming departure of Charlie Hebdo’s surviving cartoonist Renald Luzier casts a further shadow over the satirical magazine, adding to doubts about
Charlie Hebdo honoured in New York
The French magazine Charlie Hebdo has been honoured with a freedom of expression award at a New York gala. The PEN (Poets, Essayists and Novelists)The French magazine Charlie Hebdo has been honoured with a freedom of expression award at a New York gala. The PEN (Poets, Essayists and Novelists)
Bangladeshi blogger is hacked to death for speaking out against religious fundamentalism
For the second time in a month an internet blogger has been hacked to death by assailants using machetes in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka. The familyFor the second time in a month an internet blogger has been hacked to death by assailants using machetes in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka. The family
Drawing the line: the high price paid by Prophet Mohammed cartoonists
A life in hiding is the price two cartoonists have paid for their satirical depictions of the Prophet Mohammed. Swede Lars Vilks and Kurt WestergaardA life in hiding is the price two cartoonists have paid for their satirical depictions of the Prophet Mohammed. Swede Lars Vilks and Kurt Westergaard
The man behind the Mohammed Cartoon: Kurt Westergaard by John Lykkergaard
Danish cartoonist Kurt Westergaard has defended free speech all his life and has paid the price for this. “The Man behind the Mohammed Cartoon” isDanish cartoonist Kurt Westergaard has defended free speech all his life and has paid the price for this. “The Man behind the Mohammed Cartoon” is
16th edition of Cartoon Xira pays homage to Charlie Hebdo victims
The 16th edition of the Cartoon Xira, dedicated to some of Portugual’s best cartoonists, has opened in Vila Franca de Xira near Lisbon. TheThe 16th edition of the Cartoon Xira, dedicated to some of Portugual’s best cartoonists, has opened in Vila Franca de Xira near Lisbon. The