ECPMF news

Chaos in Turkey: OSCE concerned for media freedom

18/07/2016

OSCE media freedom representative Dunja Mijatović said she was deeply saddened upon learning of the death of photojournalist Mustafa Cambaz in Turkey, and worried about the state of media freedom in the country.

Did you know? Journalism is not a crime

14/07/2016

Amidst growing pressure on journalism and the freedom of the media in Turkey, a group of journalists has come together to launch a new initiative, named “I am a journalist”

The growing influence of global media in Serbia

12/07/2016 -  Bojan Vučićević

Media Observatory explores the entry and impact of global news media, such as Sputnik and N1, in the Serbian media market

Russia: the risks of the anti-terrorism law

06/07/2016

Legislative changes introduced by the anti-terrorism bill approved by the Russian Duma on 24 June will bring severe restrictions on freedom of expression, freedom of thought and the right to privacy

Croatia urged to promote public broadcaster independence

01/07/2016

Six press freedom organisations led a three-day mission to Croatia, calling the country’s political leaders to guarantee the independence of the public broadcaster HRT

Can Dündar, for a transnational journalism

04/07/2016 -  Dimitri Bettoni Istanbul

Can Dündar, journalist and chief editor of Turkish newspaper Cuhmuriyet, was sentenced to five years in prison for revelation of state secret. An interview

Bosnian national television: a race against time

01/07/2016 -  Rodolfo Toé Sarajevo

BHRT, the Bosnian national television, postponed the suspension of broadcasts expected since June 30th, but financial difficulties are yet to be solved

Şebnem Korur Fincancı, Erol Önderoğlu Released

30/06/2016

Şebnem Korur Fincancı and Erol Önderoğlu have been released

Southeastern Europe: not very digital

28/06/2016

According to the data recently released by the European Commission, the EU member states in Southeastern Europe are among the least digital in the continent

Turkey: Message Sent from Arrested Editors-in-Chief on Watch

22/06/2016

Three arrested editors-in-chief, Erol Önderoğlu, Şebnem Korur Fincancı, and Ahmet Nesin have sent a message from prison