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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 sa

12/02/2016

World News

And also...too stoned for the FBI, a wild ride in the snow, and lotsa pants

As usual, here is our normal weekly roundup of the weird and wonderful lesser stories you may have missed, but spotted by our journalists in media

22/01/2016

Greece

Greek government pushes ahead with broadcasting reform despite stiff opposition

18/01/2016

Europe News

EU to discuss Polish media laws

Poland’s new conservative government faces further scrutiny on Wednesday as the European Commission debates new laws seen as reining in the country’s

13/01/2016

Poland

Demonstrations follow introduction of Poland's new state media law

Demonstrations have taken place around Poland to protest against a new public media law. Media managers will now be selected by the Treasury Minister

09/01/2016

World News

What’s happening this week 11/01/2016

08/01/2016

Poland

Controversial bill signed into law by Polish President; EU says talks ongoing

Brussels says it is still in talks with Poland on the issue and it's not at the point of taking punitive mentions

07/01/2016

World

Africanews launches vision of unbiased information, embracing diversity

From the Republic of the Congo, rolling multi-platform news channel Africanews sets out to serve the continent’s more than 50 countries in English

07/01/2016

World News

Africanews launches digital service

The first multilingual, pan-contintental channel produced by Africans, for Africans.

04/01/2016

Poland

EU commissioner warns Poland on new media law: report

EU Commissioner Gunther Oettinger on Sunday threatened to put Poland on notice for infringing on common European values by passing legislation giving

03/01/2016

World News

What’s happening this year 2016

31/12/2015

Poland

EU accuses Poland's Law and Justice of media grab

The European Commission has sent letters to the Polish Justice and Foreign ministers asking for explanations about a new media law. The new Law and

31/12/2015

World News

What were the most pirated TV series and movies this year?

Forget the television viewing figures or box office receipts. The latest end-of-year ‘Top Ten’ list is dedicated to illegal downloads of

29/12/2015

World News

Syrian journalist who was critical of ISIL is gunned down in Turkey

A Syrian filmmaker who had been documenting atrocities committed in Syria has been gunned down in Turkey. Naji Jerf was part of the Raqqa Is Being

28/12/2015

World News

35% increase in journalists taken hostage around the world

How many journalists are in prison around the world? Which country imprisons the most journalists? How many journalists are currently being held

15/12/2015

Europe News

EU seeks to reform digital copyright laws

Politicians have paid lip service to creating a single market in digital services for years. Now, the European Commission says it wants to let

09/12/2015

World News

Trump: reaction swings from anger to derision

Donald Trump’s call to ban Muslims from entering the United States has been met with every sentiment from shock to derision. In a campaign statement

08/12/2015

World News

And also...a thieving Santa, a donkey under arrest and brides on the run

Every Friday journalists from euronews’ various language teams choose a selection of stories from Europe and beyond which did not reach the

04/12/2015

West Bank

Hebron: Israeli forces shut down second radio station in one month

Israeli forces say they have shut down a West Bank radio station amid allegations it was inciting Palestinians to attack Israelis. Employees at

21/11/2015

World News

The thinning line between journalism and politics

19/11/2015