Articles by Institute of Mass Information (IMI)
Opposition TV channel disappears from the airwaves
Employees of Krug, the only opposition channel in Odessa, suspect that municipal authorities are using technical issues an an excuse to prevent them from broadcasting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Journalist under police protection after receiving threat
A Kalashnikov cartridge was thrown under the door of journalist Oleksii Kutepov’s apartment.
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.