Articles by European Federation of Journalists (EFJ)
German police assaulted, detained journalist during crackdown on pro-Palestinian activists
“The policeman suddenly attacked me from behind. He punched me twice in the face before pushing me to the ground with his knee behind my back. I kept shouting that I was a journalist” – Ignacio Rosaslanda
Georgian PM urged to withdraw Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence, guarantee the safety of journalists, and uphold press freedom
IFEX joins the members of the Media Freedom Rapid Response and other organisations in expressing deep alarm about the Foreign Influence Bill and the sudden rise in violence and other restrictions against Georgia’s journalists reporting on the public protests against the Bill.
Russia: Journalists Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin arrested for “extremism”
Both journalists are accused of “extremism” following their alleged preparation of photo and video materials for the YouTube channel “NavalnyLIVE”.
Greece: Three years on, still no justice for murdered journalist Giorgos Karaivaz
“Karaivaz was one of Greece’s most prominent investigative journalists specialising in organised crime and police reporting when he was gunned down in broad daylight outside his Athens home on 9 April 2021”.
Azerbaijan should release all jailed journalists and activists
EFJ adds its voice to the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights’s call for the release of journalists and civil society activists imprisoned in Azerbaijan for their legitimate work.
Serbia: Increase in threats and attacks on journalists in Novi Sad
The escalation of threats and violence suffered by journalists in Novi Sad has reached an unprecedented level in the past fortnight, with no fewer than seven journalists being targeted.
New report raises concerns about use of spyware, SLAPPs and journalists in exile
The Council of Europe’s Safety of Journalists Platform report reviews threats to media freedom across the region in 2023.
Europe: 108 journalists in prison at the turn of the year
In 2023, Russia became the country that imprisons most journalists in Europe (40); Belarus was the second worst offender, with 32. In Azerbaijan, the number of journalists detained almost quadrupled.