Criminal charges against journalist who posted spy video of politician online
Reporters Without Borders condemns the use of judicial proceedings to hound Madrid-based Radio SER journalist Pilar Velasco, who was charged before a Madrid court on 20 April with violating confidentiality by releasing secretly-recorded video footage of a politician and with refusing to reveal how she came by the video. “We support Pilar Velasco in her […]
IFJ protests restrictions on media during election campaign
In addition to restrictions imposed by the electoral authority, the main political parties are reportedly preventing television crews from filming their election meetings.
WPFC-FH applauds court decision declaring lawsuit against “Leer” magazine null and void
The plaintiff invoked the repressive 1966 Press Law, a relic from the Franco dictatorship.
Spain must press Cuba to keep promises to free journalists, says CPJ
Three months have passed since the November 2010 deadline for Cuban authorities to free the remaining dissidents.
IFJ condemns attack against journalists’ leader in Cadiz
Fernando Santiago had reported on the use of public funds to rescue a struggling company and was subsequently assaulted by a company employee.
IFJ backs protests against restrictions on Moroccan journalists in Melillia
The actions were reportedly designed to hinder the work of journalists following recent coverage of a clampdown on Moroccans living in Melillia.
WPFC applauds European Court ruling for Spanish journalist José Luis Gutiérrez
The ECHR ruled “the restriction on the applicant’s freedom of expression had not been proportionate to the potential seriousness of the damage to the reputation in question.”
IFJ condemns “flagrant violation of press freedom” after sentencing of two journalists
The IFJ says the case is worrisome because the sentencing was based on the view that Internet journalism is not entitled to the same protection as journalism in other media.
Government approves bill on audiovisual communication
According to AMARC, the audiovisual communication law was created without any citizenship input and discriminates against community media.
Madrid prosecutor demands three year jail sentence for “El Mundo” deputy editor accused of “revealing state secrets”
The charges stem from articles published in 2005 detailing reports which an informer supplied to the secret services prior to the 2004 terrorist train bombings.
Journalist group expresses concern following attacks on media covering demonstrations
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), the regional group of the IFJ, backed the Federation of Journalists Associations of Spain (FAPE) after protests over attacks on journalists covering public demonstrations and gatherings
WPFC submits written comments before European Court of Human Rights in the case of Spanish journalist José Luis Gutiérrez
(WPFC/IFEX) – The following is a 15 January 2009 WPFC press release: WPFC Submits Written Comments before European Court of Human Rights in the Case of Spanish Journalist José Luis Gutiérrez Reston, USA, Jan. 15, 2009 – The World Press Freedom Committee ( http://www.wpfc.org ) – an organization representing 45 press freedom groups from throughout […]
World Report 2009: Spain
World Report 2009: Spain
AMARC concerned over proposed broadcasting legislation in Canary Islands that excludes community radio stations
(AMARC/IFEX) – On 19 December 2008, the Canary Islands government publicised a proposed broadcasting law which fails to recognise the existence of community radio stations and contains no mention of whether non-profit groups will be able to gain access to broadcasting frequencies. According to AMARC-Europe President Mariano Sánchez, when the Canary Islands government drafted the […]
Basque radio and television station attacked by terrorist group
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is an IFJ media release: IFJ CONDEMNS TERRORIST ATTACK ON BASQUE TELEVISION STATION The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has condemned a bomb attack by Basque terrorists targeting a number of media networks in the city of Bilbao. A van charged with explosive materials was blown up outside the headquarters of […]
Dutch journalist’s photographs seized, he is ordered to testify in human smuggling case
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is an IFJ media release: IFJ Condemns Canary Islands Judge for Forcing Journalist to Testify in Human Smuggling Case The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today condemned the decision by a judge in the Canary Islands to use Dutch photojournalist Joel Van Houdt’s photos without his permission in the prosecution of […]