Journalism

The enduring power of journalism in a world of more media and less freedom

James Rodgers, City St George's, University of London A vast amount of information has not necessarily meant more reliable information, writes James Rodgers, a former BBC correspondent who held postings…

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How news organisations decide whether a photo is ‘too edited’

In the era of artificial intelligence and accessible photo editing, you can’t believe everything you see online. One exception, of course, is (usually) if it’s published by a reputable news…

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Azerbaijan arrests journalist, charges another as press crackdown continues

Azerbaijani police on Monday arrested one journalist and ordered pre-trial detention for another, the latest reporters to face legal trouble since a crackdown on the country's independent media that began…

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Latin America was the deadliest region for journalists in 2022

The number of journalists killed worldwide increased sharply in 2022, according to a report published by the Committee to Protect Journalists. Latin America was the deadliest region for the press,…

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Number of journalists threatened in Italy doubled in 2022

The number of journalists threatened in Italy doubled in 2022 over the previous year, the Ossigeno per l'Informazione (Oxygen for Information) watchdog group said. In the first nine months of…

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Reporter gunned down in latest attack on Mexican journalists

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A Mexican reporter was killed Wednesday in one of the country's most violent northern border states, authorities and his employer said, the latest in a series of attacks…

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Ninth journalist killed in Mexico this year as foreign criticism mounts

MEXICO CITY, May 5 (Reuters) - A Mexican journalist was found dead in the northwestern state of Sinaloa on Thursday, authorities said, marking the ninth death of a media worker in a…

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Turkey’s Erdogan threatens media with reprisals over ‘harmful’ content

ANKARA, Jan 29 (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday threatened Turkish media with reprisals if they disseminated content that damaged the country's core values, in a move that might…

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‘No journalist should die’: EU calls for better media safety

The European Union’s executive arm asked its member countries Thursday to better protect journalists amid a rise of physical attacks and online threats against media professionals. According to the European…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta reacts to a court judgement that separated two mothers from their children. It says justice must have a human face. MaltaToday says that the code of ethics…

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European Commission launches call worth €12 million in support of news media

The Commission published four new calls for proposals aiming to stimulate a lively and diverse public sphere and promoting citizens' access to reliable information across the EU. One call will…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says many people are still afraid to travel and that the government needs to think of new ideas to support the tourism industry. The Independent reacts to…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that the EU should address Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation that are intended to cripple the free press. It also says that this should be complemented…

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EU agenda

Find out the latest events in the European Union for the week 11 May until the 14 May: Tuesday 11 May: European Parliament meets to discuss protection to journalists Wednesday…

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Metsola leads EP push for stronger protection of journalists

The European Parliament is strengthening its efforts at increasing the protection of journalists and combat efforts by organisatons, corporations and powerful individuals in silencing them. Through a report drawn up…

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Greek Journalist’s murder linked to organised crime – Minister

Ekathimerni - Journalist Giorgos Karaivaz, who was gunned down outside his home in southern Athens on Friday, took a total of 10 bullets to his body, according to the results…

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Matthew Xuereb appointed president of Malta’s Institute of Journalists

Times of Malta assistant editor Matthew Xuereb has been appointed President of the Institute of Maltese Journalists. Also new to the council is MaltaToday news portal editor Kurt Sansone, who will be replacing IĠM General Secretary,…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta reports that governments should consult with business organisations and trade unions to identify the best practices regarding the right to disconnect. The Independent says that politicians should…

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Malta: “Speaker must resign” – Repubblika

NGO Repubblika is calling for Speaker Anglu Farrugia’s resignation following his ruling on March 2nd that the Standards Commissioner should not have continued his investigations into the incident where journalists…

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Complaints after Portuguese prosecutors acknowledge spying on reporters

LISBON (Reuters) - Groups representing journalists and lawyers in Portugal complained of a threat to press freedom on Wednesday, after prosecutors acknowledged having spied on two reporters to try to…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that if society believes journalism is a public good, then it must find a way to pay for it. MaltaToday says that it would surely have…

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Iran executes dissident journalist Ruhollah Zam – state media

(Reuters) -Iranian dissident journalist Ruhollah Zam, who was convicted of fomenting violence during the 2017 anti-government protests, was executed on Saturday, Iran's state television reported. Iran's Supreme Court on Tuesday…

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EU commemorates International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists

The EU commemorated International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists by saying that the Covid-19 pandemic should serve as a wake-up call on the importance of having access…

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UNESCO sounds the alarm on global surge in attacks against journalists covering protests

A new UNESCO report highlights a sharp increase in the global number of protests during which the police and security forces violated media freedom in the first half of 2020.…

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Pandemic’s toll among journalists in Peru is especially high

Dozens of journalists have died from COVID-19 in Peru since the pandemic began, in the highest reported death toll of media workers from the new coronavirus in Latin America, according…

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Man sentenced for 50-years for ordering journalist murder

A man in Mexico has been given a 50-year prison sentence for ordering the killing of a prominent journalist. Miroslava Breach, who covered drugs violence and corruption in the country,…

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Malta: Broadcasting Authority Stands by decision to censor journalists’ questions

The Broadcasting Authority (BA) will not back down from its decision to censor the questions made by journalists during a live press conference on state television. Source: The Malta Independent Updated 16:30pm

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Malta: Protection of sources is a democratic cornerstone – IGM

The Institute of Maltese Journalists reiterates that protecting journalistic sources is the cornerstone of the Freedom of the Press following attempts to put journalistic leaks under criminal investigation. Source: The…

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Malta: Journalists’ institute appoints new executive council

The Institute of Maltese Journalists has announced its new executive council, featuring the widest ever representation of Maltese media with members from six different newsrooms. Source: Times of Malta Updated…

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Malta: IĠM calls on the PM to hold weekly press conferences

The institute for Maltese journalists, IĠM, has proposed a weekly Press Conference is organised for the sole purpose to let journalists representing all media houses to field questions. The proposal…

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Coronavirus pandemic hits hard journalists’ working conditions

The working conditions of news reporters around the globe have deteriorated during the coronavirus pandemic amid job losses and attacks on media freedom, according to a survey published Thursday by…

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No news is bad news

by Jesmond Saliba We have, by now, assisted to more than fifty media briefings on the Covid-19 situation in Malta and technical terms like ‘PPE’, ‘contact tracing’ or ‘reproduction number’…

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Photo Story: Image from Sudan uprising wins World Press Photo 2020

An image from last year's popular uprising in Sudan has won the prestigious World Press Photo of the Year Award. The photo, titled "Straight Voice", was taken by AFP photographer…

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Italian sports journalist Franco Lauro found dead

The Italian sports and journalism world is under shock as one of the most veteran journalists, Franco Lauro died at the age of 58. The Rai veteran journalist with a…

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Russian investigative journalist insulted by Chechen leader for reporting on strict anti-coronavirus measures

Russian investigative journalist Elena Milashina has come under a scathing attack by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov for reporting on the region’s strict anti-coronavirus measures. In her story, published in the…

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The biggest Covid-19 victim

Let me declare my personal interest first. I've been working in the communications field since 1993. It all happened by accident. Since then, I've been absorbed by the sector and…

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Govt must support media as it has bigger role to play during crisis – Prof Azzopardi

Prof Andrew Azzopardi has urged Government to set up as soon as possible a financial package that can supports the media during this time of crisis. Prof Azzopardi argued that…

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Protect journalism: Media calls on PM Abela for support

The Institute of Maltese Journalists called on Government for protection by extending aid announced earlier this week to the media industry. The Institute noted that in view of the fact…

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Video – Decades’ Icons

Some iconic photos from the last years of this decade brought to you by Corporate Dispatch in collaboration with EPA Photographers.

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Number of journalists killed worldwide in 2019 falls sharply

The number of journalists killed in the line of duty fell in 2019 to the lowest level in 17 years, as dangerous regional conflicts stabilized, and the number of journalists…

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Lebanon rocked by second night of violent unrest

Lebanese security forces used tear gas, rubber bullets and water canon to disperse anti-government protesters in central Beirut on Sunday night in the second day of violent protests that have…

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Mexican journalist found dead in car trunk

Rogelio Barragan, a Mexican journalist who wrote on the police activity in the violent southwestern state of Guerrero was found dead in the trunk of a vehicle with signs he…

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On this day…

In 1811, 7 Venezuelan provinces declare themselves independent of Spain, constituting Venezuela's declaration of Independence. In 1946, Louis Reard's design for a bikini swimsuit debuts at the Paris fashion show In 1954, the…

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Journalists concerned about declining quality in their trade

Three-quarters of journalists are concerned about the future of the profession while about three-fifths see declining quality as one of its biggest threats, a survey has claimed. The figures…

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Landmark judgement in Australia finds publishers legally responsible for moderating comments on Facebook sites

In Australia major media companies and Facebook are scrambling to come to grips with a landmark ruling by an Australian judge that found publishers are legally responsible for pre-moderating comments…

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Tribute to Ivan Fenech – Journalist – Asst. editor – Actor

Ivan Fenech, assistant editor of Times of Malta’s newsroom passed away on Wednesday following a sudden illness. Mr Fenech fell ill in the newsroom on Tuesday evening before he was…

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Journalism is not about positive, upbeat news – UN Director General

Journalism is not about positive, upbeat news. It is not about seeing the world through rose-coloured glasses. Rather, it’s about reporting solutions to start a debate on what can be…

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Two Libyan journalists kidnapped by armed group loyal to Haftar – reports

Libya Al-Ahrar TV Channel said two of its journalists were kidnapped by an armed group loyal to Khalifa Haftar as they were covering the ongoing war in Tripoli. The channel…

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Australian journalists to be charged on reporting of Pell’s case

Three dozen journalists and publishers are to face court on Monday over their coverage of Cardinal George Pell’s trial for child sex abuse, with prosecutors seeking fines and jail terms…

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Istanbul Court rejects defamation and slander accusations against journalist Pelin Unker

A court in Istanbul has rejected "defamation and slander through press" charges against freelance journalist Pelin Unker, who also works as a contributor for DW. The presiding judge said that the case…

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Cartoon – Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder – 16 months on

Activists today recalled Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was murdered 16 months ago today, by laying down placards in front of Castille asking who killed her and calling for action. Ms…

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UK Foreign Secretary condemns attack on BBC cameraman by Trump’s supporter

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has condemned an attack on a BBC cameraman by a supporter of Donald Trump at a campaign rally in El Paso, Texas. Asked whether it was acceptable…

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Democracy dies in darkness – Washington Post airs powerful Super Bowl advert on importance of journalists memorialising those who were captured or killed

The Washington Post aired a powerful ad narrated by Tom Hanks during Super Bowl LII on Sunday, complete with its "Democracy Dies In Darkness" tagline. The moving spot begins with…

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CNN journalist Jim Acosta’s White House accreditation suspended by President Trump

President Trump took the exceedingly rare step of suspending the White House credentials of Jim Acosta, the chief White House correspondent for CNN, on Wednesday after an intense verbal clash…

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UNESCO launches #TruthNeverDies campaign, to encourage the publication of articles written by, or in tribute to, journalists killed for doing their job

UNESCO is using Friday, November 2, to draw global attention to the journalists risking their lives to report the truth.The date was chosen to mark the assassination of two French…

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Hundreds attend journalist Viktoria Marinova’s funeral

Hundreds of people have attended the funeral of the Bulgarian television journalist Viktoria Marinova, as authorities said a murder suspect arrested in Germany would be extradited soon. Ms Marinova left a seven-year-old daughter.…

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Bulgarian prosecutors open investigations into suspected misuse of EU funds following journalist murder

Bulgarian prosecutors have opened an investigation into the suspected misuse of European Union funds, following the brutal slaying of a television reporter who highlighted possible government corruption. The interior ministry…

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