Press Freedom

Israeli phone cracking technology used by PSNI on journalist's mobile The Impartial Reporter, Northern Ireland16:10
Trump's cuts to US-funded media a blow to press freedom, EU warns RFI17:20
Civil liberties report calls out Italy, Hungary for media freedom violations Hollywood Reporter13:18
Bugs – Orbán's term for judges, journalists, politicians and civic activists he says are funded from abroad Telex14:48
Florida wants journalists to self-censor Freedom of the Press Foundation18:44
Number of Italian spyware victims likely far higher than previously stated, researchers say EurActiv.com12:14
LAPD surveilled Gaza protests using this social media tool The Intercept13:05

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Probe demanded after rats, pig's head sent to Tempo Jakarta Post03:40

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Bangladesh: Authorities must investigate rape of woman journalist urgently IFEX01:48

Earlier today

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Yesterday

'I’ve Been Detained, Don’t Text Me': How An RFE/RL Journalist Reported Undercover In Crimea Radio Free Europe23:04 23-Mar-25

Press Statement by Institute for Disarmament and Peace of DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA22:38 23-Mar-25

Was chaotic JFK declassification marred by National Archives firings? Freedom of the Press Foundation20:18 23-Mar-25

Terror Against Tempo: Prabowo Urged to Take a Stand on Press Freedom Tempo17:33 23-Mar-25

Experts Speak Out on Why the Indonesian Govt Fails to Protect Press Freedom Tempo17:03 23-Mar-25

U.S. news industry feeling beset on all sides as Trump settles into second term Ottawa Citizen15:43 23-Mar-25

Gov't committed to ensure press freedom: PCO Antara News15:32 23-Mar-25

Indonesia press freedom fears after magazine sent rats, pig's head Channel NewsAsia07:05 23-Mar-25

Indonesia's press freedom under concern after gruesome threats to magazine NewsBytes06:29 23-Mar-25

Fears for press freedom in Indonesia after magazine is sent rats, pig’s head The Straits Times05:53 23-Mar-25

Sanders & AOC in Tucson this weekend Tucson Sentinel02:19 23-Mar-25

In the last 7 days

USA: journalists endangered as 75 per cent of Radio Free Asia’s US staff furloughed due to Trump executive order Reporters Without Borders19:40 22-Mar-25

A test for Europe: Will the EU defend media freedom in Serbia? N1info18:59 22-Mar-25

Press freedom meaningless without accountability: Mahfuj Alam Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha14:55 22-Mar-25

Concerns grow over detained Burundian journalist Sandra Muhoza France 2411:47 22-Mar-25

Looking back over 25 years as a County Press reporter Isle of Wight County Press08:25 22-Mar-25

Gov't Stands by Press Freedom After Threats Against Journalist Jakarta Globe08:04 22-Mar-25

Russian Propaganda Spreads Fake About Journalist Rights Violations in Ukraine Kyiv Post06:36 22-Mar-25

Media Sustainability The Nation00:50 22-Mar-25

USA: RSF sues Trump administration to defend Voice of America Reporters Without Borders22:50 21-Mar-25

As Griffin case drags on, some NC voters can’t help but feel ‘targeted’ Carolina Public Press22:30 21-Mar-25

AA Edit | Arbitrary curbs on social media, speech must end The Asian Age18:56 21-Mar-25

Palestine: crackdown against journalists intensifies in West Bank and East Jerusalem Reporters Without Borders17:34 21-Mar-25

Public records are for the public Freedom of the Press Foundation17:31 21-Mar-25

Turkey’s RTÜK sanctions TV stations due to content over detained Istanbul mayor Stockholm Center for Freedom16:23 21-Mar-25

Jiji, Yomiuri Journalists Receive Vaughn-Uyeda Prize Jiji Press15:36 21-Mar-25

YouTube CEO on content moderation: ‘Where the world was five years ago is very different’ than today Semafor15:33 21-Mar-25

Mongolia: RSF condemns arbitrary police operation against independent media outlet Noorog Reporters Without Borders15:32 21-Mar-25

CPJ, partners condemn spate of attacks on journalists in Bangladesh Committee to Protect Journalists15:31 21-Mar-25

VSquare: Orbán ordered intelligence services to compile blacklist of foreign-funded NGOs and media Telex14:48 21-Mar-25

Nearly a Quarter of Indonesian Journalists Face Terror, Consortium Says Jakarta Globe13:45 21-Mar-25

Journalist detained in Gezi Park investigation put under house arrest Turkish Minute13:29 21-Mar-25

The Women Leaders podcast: The battle for freedom of the press European Leadership Network13:00 21-Mar-25

USA: How ‘Defunding’ the US Agency for Global Media sacrifices freedom of expression for millions Article 1912:43 21-Mar-25

Mixed Signals: Secrets of YouTube with CEO Neal Mohan Semafor12:00 21-Mar-25

International: Support outlets affected by US cuts and protect media freedom Article 1911:12 21-Mar-25

Butler did it Private Eye10:41 21-Mar-25

Measures taken by the government to use AI in the public health system Press Information Bureau (Press Release)10:38 21-Mar-25

When Being Different Becomes Dangerous: Plight Of Journalism In Zimbabwe Pindula10:27 21-Mar-25

Vsquare: Orban's secret service to blacklist NGOs and media outlets Insight Hungary08:54 21-Mar-25

Georgian Court ignores ECHR ruling, keeps Azerbaijani journalist detained Georgia Today08:52 21-Mar-25

Reporter turned council PR man publishes debut novel HoldtheFrontPage06:45 21-Mar-25

Move to subscriber single sign-on plays out differently at 2 Amsterdam news companies INMA05:11 21-Mar-25

Bishkek police detain journalist and activist for her social media posts Akipress03:47 21-Mar-25

Jordanian publisher arrested under cybercrime law after former Prime Minister complains IFEX03:16 21-Mar-25

Haitian Gangs Set Fire to 3 Port-au-Prince Radio Stations Havana Times02:38 21-Mar-25

LBH Pers Urges Gov't to Probe Pig's Head Terror at Tempo Office Tempo21:48 20-Mar-25

David Enrich on the Rightwing Plot to Erode Press Freedom By Overturning NYT v. Sullivan Libel Case Democracy Now!19:11 20-Mar-25

How investing in independent media advances all SDGs MDIF17:10 20-Mar-25

Thaiyiddy residents protest illegal land acquisition Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:34 20-Mar-25

Jordanian publisher arrested under cybercrime law after ex-PM complains Committee to Protect Journalists16:19 20-Mar-25

FG Reaffirms Tinubu’s Commitment To Upholding Press Freedom Independent Nigeria16:11 20-Mar-25

Israeli phone cracking technology used by PSNI on journalist's mobile The Impartial Reporter, Northern Ireland16:10 20-Mar-25

Activists Condemn Intimidation on Tempo Journalist Jakarta Globe15:43 20-Mar-25

Haiti - Insecurity : «Viv Ansanm» multiplies attacks against Haitian media HaitiLibre13:16 20-Mar-25

Stand up and resist State's unconstitutional silent gag on Kenyan media The Standard12:59 20-Mar-25

Media Freedom in Afghanistan faces severe setbacks as repression of Journalists intensified in… Khaama Press11:19 20-Mar-25

Romania: Answers needed over surveillance of investigative journalist Media Freedom Rapid Response08:09 20-Mar-25

Turkey detains 37 people over social media posts on detained Istanbul mayor The Straits Times07:54 20-Mar-25

USA urged to protect press freedom and keep journalists safe after order to gut United States Agency for Global Media Index on Censorship06:04 20-Mar-25

Finland to lead international bomb shelter coalition for Ukraine The Kyiv Independent04:54 20-Mar-25

CAMA Calls For Stronger Protections For Community Access Media In Media Reform Proposals Scoop03:13 20-Mar-25

Rights advocates raise concerns over Paragon spyware use against journalists and activists in Europe Jurist20:57 19-Mar-25

On Rivers, President Tinubu acted timeously, after giving them enough rope – AGF Fagbemi The News Nigeria20:41 19-Mar-25

White House Fact-Checked on Live TV After Falsely Claiming Judge Who Blocked Trump's Order Was Obama Appointee Latin Times20:32 19-Mar-25

GIVE BLOOD, SAVE LIVES: ‘Giving blood is painless and helps so many people’ Northern Scot, Scotland19:06 19-Mar-25

Murdoch complained to WSJ editor Tucker over Darcy article Talking Biz News18:49 19-Mar-25

Philippines: Twenty journalists were killed during Duterte presidency IFEX17:13 19-Mar-25

The Green Party of Canada Welcomes Journalists On Its Carbon Neutral Campaign Trail Green Party of Canada (Press Release)16:52 19-Mar-25

Journalist detained in Gezi Park protest investigation Turkish Minute16:15 19-Mar-25

President Droupadi Murmu’s full speech at Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards Indian Express16:11 19-Mar-25

Full list of winners at the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards 2023 Indian Express16:01 19-Mar-25

Press freedom coalition: Congress must protect USAGM’s independence Reporters Without Borders15:34 19-Mar-25

Introducing the 2025-26 New York Times Fellowship Class The New York Times Company (Press Release)15:24 19-Mar-25

Hungary: Journalists demand an apology from Viktor Orban European Federation of Journalists (Press Release)15:17 19-Mar-25

UN recognition of International Day of Peaceful Coexistence a historic achievement for Bahrain: Journalists Bahrain News Agency15:11 19-Mar-25

Police in Northern Ireland unlawfully spied on journalists – this is not how covert policing is meant to work Policing Insight15:10 19-Mar-25

Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism | President Murmu says journalism based on human values is ‘not… Indian Express15:10 19-Mar-25

I am Imprisoned in Azerbaijan. My Crime? Journalism The National Interest15:08 19-Mar-25

Mexico: RSF demands justice for the murder of journalist Raúl Irán Villarreal Belmont Reporters Without Borders15:03 19-Mar-25

Media Funding, Trust Metrics, News Creators and More: The 2025 International Journalism Festival International Center for Journalists14:54 19-Mar-25

Hamas calls for global siege on US, Israeli embassies, Iran reveals Jerusalem Post14:14 19-Mar-25

Media rights, journalist groups call on US to protect press freedom after USAGM gutted Committee to Protect Journalists13:44 19-Mar-25

What the White House Press Corps Needs Most: Courage Columbia Journalism Review13:05 19-Mar-25

Corruption Exposed Erick Erickson's Show Notes10:46 19-Mar-25

Journalist Saymaz detained in Gezi Park protest probe Hurriyet Daily News10:40 19-Mar-25

Sierra Leone: New EU-funded project to strengthen media freedom International Federation of Journalists10:16 19-Mar-25

EFJ joins call urging the United States to protect press freedom and keep journalists safe after order to gut USAGM European Federation of Journalists (Press Release)09:41 19-Mar-25

259 cases booked against fake news in Karnataka since 2023, but only six convictions so far The Hindu09:20 19-Mar-25

North Macedonia: Media coverage of tragedy in Kočani must respect journalistic ethics European Federation of Journalists (Press Release)09:10 19-Mar-25

Reporters Without Borders sounds alarm over cuts to USAGM Radio Taiwan International07:33 19-Mar-25

Viewpoint: BBC scandal involving Gaza documentary erodes public trust The Desk07:13 19-Mar-25

Too costly to keep, but too important to lose. Solving paradox of NC rural women’s health services Carolina Public Press06:25 19-Mar-25

Strict restrictions imposed on press freedom in Afghanistan since Taliban took over Radio Pakistan05:11 19-Mar-25

Romania: Multiple journalists wiretapped by security services IFEX01:38 19-Mar-25

Stateside: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Michigan Public20:24 18-Mar-25

As NUJ Turns 70, Guild Of Interfaith Media Practitioners Reminds Journalists Of New World To… Greenbarge Reporters17:23 18-Mar-25

Trump's cuts to US-funded media a blow to press freedom, EU warns RFI17:20 18-Mar-25

Taliban ban women’s voices on Kandahar media, journalist group says Amu TV15:44 18-Mar-25

Press freedom on campus: Why it matters and what student journalists need most IJNet15:10 18-Mar-25

Gwynedd seeks Welsh media control Cambrian News13:00 18-Mar-25

Georgia: Will media law amendments only affect broadcasters or online outlets too? Two opposing views JAM-news10:52 18-Mar-25

Trump silencing VOA threatens free media in repressive countries, advocates say ABC News09:14 18-Mar-25

RSF investigation: the confidentiality clauses silencing French journalists Reporters Without Borders08:32 18-Mar-25

Russo-Ukrainian War, day 1118: Trump-Putin call scheduled as most Americans believe president… Euromaidan Press07:18 18-Mar-25

‘Question of media freedom’: SC on Delhi HC order to remove Wikipedia page on ani defamation suit Scroll.in06:50 18-Mar-25

Social media platforms and press freedom Deccan Herald06:40 18-Mar-25

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