#MEDIA FREEDOM

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Ukrainian news site accuses Zelenskyy’s office of exerting ‘editorial pressure’

One of Ukraine’s biggest news outlets has accused the office of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of exerting ‘systematic pressure’ in an attempt to sway its editorial policy.

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Kremlin bans Belsat, 80 other European media outlets for ‘spreading disinformation’

Russia has banned over 80 European media outlets, including Belsat, a subsidiary of public broadcaster Polish Television, in response to the EU’s own clampdown on Kremlin-linked channels.

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Media pundits voice alarm over Slovakian decision to axe state media channel

Amid growing protests, media experts have moved quickly to question the restructuring of RTVS.

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Poland ranks 47th in press freedom index: RSF report

Poland has been ranked 47th out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index 2024, as published on Friday by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), marking a 10-position advancement compared to last year.

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World celebrates Press Freedom Day

Today marks the 31st anniversary of Press Freedom Day globally. This day serves as a timely reminder of the importance of a free press in maintaining a healthy liberal democracy, especially amid challenging and turbulent times.

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Media freedom in HK ‘rapidly deteriorating’ under Beijing: Aleksandra Bielakowska of RSF

Aleksandra Bielakowska was detained while trying to enter Hong Kong to monitor the trial of Jimmy Lai.

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If I tried to contact my fellow journalists in Hong Kong, it would put them in danger: Benedict Rogers

A Polish citizen working with Reporters Without Borders was expelled from Hong Kong after being held at the airport for six hours.