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Press freedom in Europe deteriorating, Reporters Without Borders says

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published its annual report on global press freedom on Friday. Europe remains the safest region for journalists, but the situation is deteriorating.

USA

Federal judge blocks Trump's efforts to dismantle Voice of America

The White House called the service, which has existed since 1942, 'The Voice of Radical America' and said Trump’s order would 'ensure that taxpayers are no longer on the hook for radical propaganda.'

World News

Turkey arrests Swedish journalist Joakim Medin over 'terrorism'

Reporters Without Borders condemned the arrest and criticised what they call the erosion in press freedom in Turkey.

USA

Trump's cuts to US-funded media labelled 'gift to autocracies'

Repressive regimes will fill the information void left by defunded news outlets like Voice of America, say media experts.

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USA

White House seizes control of press pool that covers Trump

Critics say the decision, which breaks with decades of tradition, will undermine independent journalism.

China

Son of jailed Chinese journalist urges his release

Dong Yuyu, known for advocating political reform and democracy, was sentenced in November 2023, with prosecutors citing eight meetings with Japanese diplomats as evidence of participation in espionage.

USA

White House bars AP reporter over 'Gulf of America' stance

Donald Trump last month signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America”. The Associated Press has thus far continued to use the original name while acknowledging Trump's change.

Europe News

Authorities in Belarus arrest seven independent journalists

The Belarusian Association of Journalists said the seven journalists who worked for the Intex-Press online newspaper in the western city of Baranavichy were arrested earlier this month and charged with 'supporting extremist activities.'

Turkey

Turkish station denies licence loss over 'Armenian genocide' phrase

Open Radio's founder said that an on-air use of the phrase 'Armenian genocide' had been taken out of context.

Europe News

Ukrainian journalist dies in Russian captivity

Roshchyna disappeared in August 2023 while working in Russian-occupied territories in eastern Ukraine.

Russia

Italy slams Russia’s arrest warrants for journalists covering Kursk

Moscow issues arrest warrants for RAI journalists Stefania Battistini and Simone Traini after their Ukraine coverage, sparking outrage in Italy over press freedom.

Europe News

Hungarians protest against 'propaganda factory' state media

The protest was organised by Hungary's most prominent opposition figure, Péter Magyar who heads the TISZA party, which has emerged in recent months as the most serious political challenge for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán since he took power nearly 15 years ago.

Russia

Russian anti-war journalist begins hunger strike in penal colony

Maria Ponomarenko is protesting against what she says are faked prison complaints against her.

Europe News

Slovakian government is quashing public media, opposition says

The new legislation, pushed for by PM Robert Fico's ruling party, SMER, will disband the public broadcaster RTVS and replace it with an entirely new public TV and radio station.

Russia

US journalist Evan Gershkovich goes on trial in Russia

The espionage case against the Wall Street Journal reporter remains opaque, and the US insists the charges are unfounded.

Australia

Assange free after pleading guilty to leaking military secrets

The WikiLeaks founder returned to his homeland of Australia aboard a charter plane on Wednesday after striking a deal with the US government guaranteeing his freedom.

Russia

US journalist imprisoned in Russia to stand trial on espionage charges

Wall Street Journal reporter Gershkovich is accused by Russian authorities of collecting secret information for the CIA about Uralvagonzavod, a military equipment facility in the Sverdlovsk region.

Europe News

Georgian parliament committee rejects president's 'Russian law' veto

The move sets up the possibility of a vote of the full legislature on Tuesday to override President Salome Zourabichvili’s veto of the measure.

Europe News

Georgia's prime minister says 'Russian law' necessary for peace

The law requires media and non-governmental organisations to register as "pursuing the interests of a foreign power" if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad.

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Clashes erupt in Georgia as divisive bill passes

Protesters clash with riot police outside Georgia's parliament after approval of a divisive bill, igniting weeks of demonstrations.