7 Aug 2026, 08:45 UTC20 views1 reactionsread 8 August 2026 Belarus: Imprisonment and exile of journalists continues six years on from the fraudulent presidential election
Six years on from the fraudulent Belarusian elections of 9 August 2020, the crackdown on press freedom in Belarus has intensified, with 21 journalists currently imprisoned and those in exile facing intimidation. The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) joins their affiliate, the…
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5 Aug 2026, 15:08 UTC26 viewsread 8 August 2026 Albania: New internal GJKKO Regulation represents an alarming regression in judicial transparency and professional working conditions for journalists in Albania
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) as part of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) project, joins its Albanian affiliate, the Association of Journalists of Albania (AGSH), in raising concerns over the new internal Regulation of the Special Cour…
5 Aug 2026, 09:10 UTC27 viewsread 8 August 2026 Greece: Major victory for press freedom as anti-SLAPP legislation is passed
The European and International Federations of Journalists (EFJ-IFJ) join their Greek affiliates, in welcoming the adoption on 31 July of a new legislative framework protecting against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs).
Following key interventions by EFJ-IFJ affiliate, the Journalists’ Union of Athens Daily Newspapers…
4 Aug 2026, 14:20 UTC27 viewsread 8 August 2026 Czech Republic: Ministry of Foreign Affairs excludes journalist from press conference
On 31 July, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs prevented Zdislava Pokorná, a journalist working for the independent daily newspaper Deník N, from attending a press conference. The ministry claimed that the conference was not intended for “alternative” or “conspiracy” media. The European and International Federations of Journalists (E…
30 Jul 2026, 15:14 UTC49 views1 reactionsread 8 August 2026 Russia: Journalist Darya Shipacheva sentenced to 12 years in prison
On 29 July, the Moscow City Court sentenced Russian journalist Darya Shipacheva to 12 years in prison on charges of “treason”. The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) strongly condemn the imprisonment of Shipacheva and the ongoing criminalisation of journalists amid a crackdown on press freedom in Russia.
Darya Shipache…
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30 Jul 2026, 07:16 UTC44 viewsread 8 August 2026 Albania: Cumulative pressure on media freedom and civic space demands urgent action
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joins the 10 co-signatories of this appeal in condemning the escalation of brutal repression against journalists and civil society in Albania. The joint statement calls on the international community to step up pressure on the Albanian authorities.
We, the undersigned organisations, expr…
28 Jul 2026, 09:46 UTC41 viewsread 8 August 2026 Spain: IFJ and EFJ stand in solidarity with elDiario.es over criminal defamation lawsuit
On 21 July, Spanish singer Julio Iglesias filed a criminal defamation lawsuit against the online media outlet elDiario.es, its director and four of its journalists. The lawsuit concerns elDiario.es reporting on allegations of sexual assault by Iglesias against two former employees. The International and European Federations of …
27 Jul 2026, 15:21 UTC35 viewsread 8 August 2026 Azerbaijan: outrageous sentences of up to 15 years’ imprisonment in the Toplum TV case
The European and International Federations of Journalists (EFJ-IFJ) condemn the extremely harsh prison sentences handed down on 27 July by an Azerbaijani court to journalists and media actors associated with leading independent news outlet Toplum TV. The court’s verdict confirms the political nature of the trial and the…
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24 Jul 2026, 08:42 UTC45 viewsread 8 August 2026 Bosnia and Herzegovina: BH Journalists Association and journalist Anisa Mahmutović faced with smear campaign and defamation lawsuits by public figure Mirnes Ajanović
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) stands in full support of its Bosnian affiliate, the Bosnia and Herzegovina Journalists Association (BHJA), and freelance investigative journalist Anisa Mahmutović, who are facing defamation lawsuits and an …
23 Jul 2026, 15:37 UTC42 views1 reactionsread 8 August 2026 Study on AI: journalists want more training
In September 2025, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) published its position on the use of artificial intelligence in newsrooms. It is now releasing the results of a study carried out with our partners at FIA, FIM and UNI MEI, as part of the…
https://europeanjournalists.org/blog/2026/07/23/study-on-ai-journalists-want-more-training/
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22 Jul 2026, 13:59 UTC38 viewsread 8 August 2026 EFJ welcomes action against 14 states over Anti-SLAPP Directive delays
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joins the International Press Institute (IPI) in welcoming the infringement proceedings initiated by the European Commission against 14 EU Member States over their inaction or delays in transposing the Anti-SLAPP Directive. The countries included are Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece,…
20 Jul 2026, 08:24 UTC44 viewsread 8 August 2026 Kosovo: it is high time to halt the decline in press freedom
Today, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), its affiliate in Kosovo, the Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK), and the partners of the CoE Platform to promote the protection of journalism launched their fact-finding mission report following a two-day mission to Prishtina.
The mission aimed to assess the climate…
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