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Link to: Court rejects appeal against gag order, IPI concerned at broad nature of injunction

Court rejects appeal against gag order, IPI concerned at broad nature of injunction

A court rejected a newspaper’s appeal against a temporary injunction that stops the paper reporting on an Italian businessman’s alleged involvement in a corruption scandal.

Link to: Temporary injunction slapped on daily over businessman corruption allegations

Temporary injunction slapped on daily over businessman corruption allegations

A temporary court injunction has been slapped on Slovene daily newspaper “Dnevnik”, preventing it from reporting on an alleged corruption controversy.

Link to: Finnish journalist faces jail time over broadcast accusing government of corruption

Finnish journalist faces jail time over broadcast accusing government of corruption

Journalist Magnus Berglund has been charged with two counts of criminal defamation and faces up to six months in prison if found guilty.

Link to: Journalist could face one year in prison in defamation case filed by mayor

Journalist could face one year in prison in defamation case filed by mayor

(IPI/IFEX) – The following is a press release by the International Press Institute (IPI): IPI / SEEMO Urge Bojan Srot, Mayor of Celje, to Drop Criminal Case against Reporter journalist Biserka Karneza Cerjak 10 December 2008 Slovenian police summoned journalist Biserka Karneza Cerjak in for questioning on 24 November, following criminal defamation allegations made against […]

Link to: Slovenian journalist and writer to receive SEEMO human rights award

Slovenian journalist and writer to receive SEEMO human rights award

(IPI/IFEX) – The following is a 3 December 2008 press release by the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an IPI affiliate: 2008 SEEMO HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD TO SPOMENKA HRIBAR Vienna, 3 December 2008 The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), a network of editors, media executives and leading journalists in South East Europe […]

Link to: Prime minister initiates criminal proceedings against Finnish journalist

Prime minister initiates criminal proceedings against Finnish journalist

(IPI/IFEX) – The following is a press release by the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an IPI affiliate: Vienna, 8 October 2008 The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists in over 120 countries, and its affiliate, the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), condemns efforts by […]

Link to: IPI disappointed at passing of criminal code reforms extending criminal defamation liability

IPI disappointed at passing of criminal code reforms extending criminal defamation liability

(IPI/IFEX) – The following is an IPI press release: IPI Expresses Disappointment at Final Passage of Changes to Slovene Criminal Code Extending Criminal Defamation Liability Vienna, 21 May 2008 – The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists in over 120 countries, expresses its disappointment at the adoption […]

Link to: IPI calls on Parliament to reject proposed extension of criminal defamation

IPI calls on Parliament to reject proposed extension of criminal defamation

(IPI/IFEX) – The following is an IPI press release: Vienna, 22 April 2008 IPI Calls on Slovenian Parliament to Reject Proposed Extension of Criminal Defamation Laws The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists in over 120 countries, calls on the Slovenian parliament to reject the proposed extension […]

Link to: Annual Report 2008: Balkans

Annual Report 2008: Balkans

Annual Report 2008: Balkans

Link to: Freedom of the Press 2007: Slovenia

Freedom of the Press 2007: Slovenia

Freedom of the Press 2007: Slovenia

Link to: Defamation charges filed against initiators and signatories of petition highlighting concerns over press freedom climate

Defamation charges filed against initiators and signatories of petition highlighting concerns over press freedom climate

(IPI/IFEX) – The following is an IPI press release: Vienna, 7 February 2008 IPI Urges Prosecutors to Drop Defamation Charges in Slovenia The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists in over 120 countries, strongly criticises the defamation charges brought against the individuals who established and signed the […]

Link to: Prime minister irate over journalists’ petition regarding pressure on newsrooms, alleges political motives

Prime minister irate over journalists’ petition regarding pressure on newsrooms, alleges political motives

(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 22 November 2007 IFJ media release: EFJ Calls on Slovenian Leaders to Work with Journalists to Face Media Crisis The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), the European regional group of the International Federation of Journalists, today called on Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jan?a to enter into dialogue with journalists […]

Link to: Four hundred journalists sign petition denouncing intolerable pressure in newsrooms

Four hundred journalists sign petition denouncing intolerable pressure in newsrooms

(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 27 September 2007 media release from the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), an IFJ regional group: EFJ Supports Petition Against Censorship and Political Pressures on Journalists in Slovenia Today the European Federation of Journalists, the European group of the International Federation of Journalists, brought its full backing to over […]

Link to: Government allegedly influencing media through business relationships; journalists pressured over critical articles

Government allegedly influencing media through business relationships; journalists pressured over critical articles

(IPI/IFEX) – The following is a press release by the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an IPI affiliate: IPI and SEEMO Express Concern about Slovenian Media Environment, Calls for Independent Inquiry to Examine Whether Government Seeks Influence over Media The International Press Institute (IPI), and its affiliate, the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), […]

Link to: EFJ renews call for further debate on public broadcasting reforms

EFJ renews call for further debate on public broadcasting reforms

(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 19 May 2005 media release by the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), an IFJ affiliate: EFJ Renews Call for Further Debate on PSB Reforms in Slovenia Today the European Federation of Journalists renewed its call for more time for reflection on a draft law to reform Slovenian public television […]

Link to: IPI and SEEMO highlight problems with the draft Act on RTV Slovenia

IPI and SEEMO highlight problems with the draft Act on RTV Slovenia

(IPI/IFEX) – The following is a joint letter by IPI and the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an IPI affiliate: H.E. Janez Drnov?ek President Office of the President of the Republic SI-1000 Ljubljana Slovenia Fax: +386 1 478 13 57 H.E. Janez Jan?a Prime Minister Office of the Prime Minister SI-1000 Ljubljana Slovenia Fax: […]