World Report 2008: Italy
3 April 2008
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Recent articles in Italy
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.
Italy: Roberto Saviano’s conviction a major blow to free expression
On 12 October 2023, the Criminal Court of Rome convicted journalist Roberto Saviano of criminal defamation in a case that was initiated by Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni.
Italy: Thorough investigation required after arson attack on car of journalist Rossella Puccio
CCTV footage showed a man approach Puccio’s empty vehicle, pour a flammable liquid over it and set it on fire. This is not the first time that the journalist has been targeted.