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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Champage cracked open to celebrate the Big Bang

In this edition, we zoom in on dwindling press freedom in Europe and check how Europe is doing 20 years after the big bang enlargement.

World News

Palestinian journalists awarded World Press Freedom Prize

An international jury of media professionals singled out the journalists in Gaza who have documented Israel’s relentless bombardment of their homeland.

Europe News

Von der Leyen condemns police violence in Tbilisi

Critics fear it could be used to stifle the press and non-governmental organisations and derail the country’s chances of joining the European Union. Georgia has been a candidate country since December 2023.

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Georgia Protests Continue into Third Day Over "Foreign Influence" Law

Tens of thousands protested in Georgia's capital against a contentious "foreign influence" law, prompting altercations in parliament, demands for its revocation, and clashes with law enforcement, while media outlets reported assaults on journalists.

Georgia

Georgians protest government's renewed attempt to pass 'Russian law'

Legislation drafted to combat "foreign influence" has been met with widespread protests.

Poland

Reporters Without Borders launch satellite to reach Russian-speaking

Restricted media in areas under the Kremlin's influence and control have suffered further since the invasion of Ukraine.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Defence of democracy and aid for Gaza

Press freedom, artificial intelligence and the situation in the Gaza Strip are some of the key topics that dominated the agenda in Brussels this week.

Business

UK plans to ban foreign state ownership of newspapers

The proposed law comes in response to a UAE-backed bid for The Daily Telegraph newspaper and The Spectator magazine.

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EU Parliament votes to protect media freedom, curb spying on reporters

Groundbreaking new EU laws to safeguard the independence of newsrooms received the final seal of approval by the European Parliament on Wednesday.

Ireland

Ireland's Sinn Fein urged to stop suing critical journalists

Left-wing party has a reputation for aggressively pursuing its media critics, particularly via the court system.

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MEPs vote in favour of stronger press freedom rules

Concerns have been growing in the EU over a backsliding of standards protecting journalists.