Satirical press

Cult

Italian cartoonist Gio is the big winner at the World Press Cartoon 2021

The 15th edition of the World Press Cartoon is underway in Caldas Da Rainha. It’s home to a world of graphic humour and it showcases the best of caricatures and humoristic and editorial cartoons.

21 July 2021

Cult

Europe takes centre stage at Cartoon Xira 2021

Portugal's iconic Cartoon Xira opens its doors until the 29th of August with satirical and comical drawings depicting current events, like the pandemic, the European Union, Trump and more.

9 June 2021

Europe

Samuel Paty: A murder showing the cracks in European society

The murder of school teacher, Samuel Paty, at the hands of an Islamist terrorist shocked France. But the repercussions of this crime and how it reflects European society have opened wounds that no one knows how to heal.

18 December 2020

World

How are political cartoonists in the MENA region drawing attention to social issues?

The lot of political cartoonists in the Middle East & North Africa region is not an easy one.

20 November 2020

Italy

Cartoon contest bids to highlight perils of political satire in Europe

The international contest brought cartoonists from 44 countries together in a celebration of the freedom of expression.

24 September 2020

World News

Euroviews. ‘Down with Satire!’ How our right to freedom of expression is being eroded ǀ View

Freedom of expression - through satire, cartoons and so on - is being eroded by self-censorship. Despite it being a fundamental cornerstone of European culture, we are becoming afraid to be irreverent.

24 September 2020

Cult

World Press Cartoon awards face down censorship

Resistance to censorship was a central theme of the World Press Cartoon awards in Portugal and the subsequent ongoing exhibition. The ceremony also managed to sucessfully navigate COVID-imposed restrictions.

24 September 2020

Russia

Joke is on comedian as he flees Russia over Vladimir Putin gags

He fled the country fearing prosecution.

23 January 2020

Earth News

Satirical video mocks people who have a problem with Greta Thunberg

An Australian news outlet has taken a more humorous approach to the recent criticism of the teen activist.

11 October 2019

Cult

Trump, Putin and Brexit among satirical themes at World Press Cartoon

Drawings dripping with satire went on display at the World Press Cartoon in Portugal, as artists took on themes including politics, global warming, immigration, and Brexit.

13 May 2019

Cult

Trump lampooned (mercilessly) in Mexican cartoons

Mexico draws the Trump

3 November 2016

Germany

Beyond a joke: seven countries where it's a criminal offence to insult a head of state

Did you hear the one about the King and the pony? Probably not in some countries where insulting a head of state is a crime

15 April 2016

Cinema

Hitler is back in German satirical comedy

Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, David Wnendt’s film ‘Look Who’s Back’ sees Adolf Hitler wake up to find himself in the 21st

8 October 2015

France

Cartoonist Luz quits Charlie Hebdo

One of the few cartoonists to survive an Islamist militant attack on France’s Charlie Hebdo journal is leaving the publication, saying he can no

19 May 2015

World News

Hundreds join 'Je Suis Muslim' rally in Sydney

Organisers say it was intended to be a "peaceful and respectful event" to counter negative media coverage of Islam following the recent attacks in Paris.

24 January 2015

France

Survivors' edition 5m copies smashes record

Early risers making their way to Charlie Hebdo sales points across France were rewarded with the first copies of the satirical newspaper special

14 January 2015