MFRR and SJN express deep concern over attacks on media workers in Kosovo
The current political developments in Kosovo have once again stirred up an atmosphere that hinders the ability of journalists to carry out their…
Solidarity with Belarusian political prisoners
Today, marking the Day of the Political Prisoner in Belarus, the undersigned organisations reiterate our condemnation of the Lukashenko regime’s…
Profound disappointment as suspected mastermind in Ján Kuciak murder acquitted once again
Following the acquittal of the suspected mastermind in the killing of Ján Kuciak, we express our profound disappointment, renew our calls for justice…
Greece: MFRR partners welcome first arrests over 2021 assassination of journalist Giorgos Karaivaz
The partners in the MFRR welcome the arrests of two suspects in connection with the 2021 assassination of crime reporter Giorgos Karaivaz in Greece.
Report Launch: "Turkey: Throttling the Media in Crucial Election Year"
As Turkey prepares for presidential and parliamentary elections, press freedom and human rights groups demand that, whoever forms the next government,…
Bulgaria: Investigative journalists hit by smears and lawsuits
The partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) today raise the alarm about a latest wave of legal pressure exerted against two of Bulgaria’s…
Media Freedom Groups troubled with the CULT report on the EMFA proposal
The MFRR has joined a group of press freedom organisations in writing to the Rapporteur of the EU’s CULT Committee to raise concerns over proposed…
Serbia: Independent journalism faces its biggest crisis in years
Following a visit to Belgrade on April 10 and 11 2023, the undersigned organisations issue a stark warning over the state of media freedom and…
ECPMF Joins Call on Georgian President to Release Journalist Nika Gvaramia
ECPMF has joined a group of press freedom organisations to write to President Zurabishvili of Georgia, calling for the immediate release of journalist…
Turkey: Protect end-to-end encrypted services
The undersigned CSOs and companies urge the Turkish BTK to ensure that the right to secure and private communications, including end-to-end encrypted…
Greece: MFRR to fund legal appeal for lawsuit against Alterthess
The MFRR consortium will provide funding to help cover legal fees to support Greek media outlet Alterthess in their ongoing appeal against a SLAPP.
Turkey: Broadcast regulator must stop punishing critical reporting ahead of elections
We call on Turkey's broadcast regulator (RTÜK) to immediately stop fining broadcasters for their critical reporting.