Articles by European Federation of Journalists (EFJ)
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.
EMFA: Seven EU member states want to legalise spying on journalists
A recent report shows that France, Italy, Malta, Greece, Cyprus, Sweden, and Finland want to legalise spying on journalists in the event of a threat to national security.
Hungary: Draft Sovereignty Protection Act poses fresh threat to independent media
“The proposed law would effectively open the door to state-sponsored pressure on those media which receive foreign funding and produce journalism critical of the government” – MFRR partners