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Link to: Unidentified assailant shoots journalist in Mykolayiv

Unidentified assailant shoots journalist in Mykolayiv

The editor -in-chief of the newspaper where Oleksandr Vlashenko works said the attack may be linked to the journalist’s reporting on corruption involving local authorities.

Link to: Draft law proposes closure of media outlets for broadcast of violent images

Draft law proposes closure of media outlets for broadcast of violent images

IMI is concerned that the vagueness of the bill’s wording could result in increased pressure on the independent media.

Link to: TVi channel receives official warning, could lose licence

TVi channel receives official warning, could lose licence

IMI noted that TVi’s suspension would have a serious impact on pluralism in TV broadcasting in the country.

Link to: Claims worth millions threaten media, says IMI

Claims worth millions threaten media, says IMI

The current law on court fees has prevented plaintiffs from bringing unreasonably high claims against media outlets but the new law will eliminate this protection, experts warn.

Link to: Journalist’s apartment set on fire

Journalist’s apartment set on fire

“I wrote several articles about the lives of authorities, their incomes and sources of financing. And officials may not like this,” said journalist Oleksiy Matsuka.

Link to: Journalist under police protection after receiving threat

Journalist under police protection after receiving threat

A Kalashnikov cartridge was thrown under the door of journalist Oleksii Kutepov’s apartment.

Link to: Parliament refuses to provide information on MPs’ incomes

Parliament refuses to provide information on MPs’ incomes

The “Stop Censorship!” movement objected to the Parliament’s refusal to comply with this access to information request.

Link to: State media journalists complain of rise in censorship

State media journalists complain of rise in censorship

The editorial offices of several state-affiliated media outlets have reportedly received directives listing events that should and should not be covered.