17

May

Angela Merkel says press freedom vital in time of coronavirus

German Chancellor Angela Merkel used her weekly video podcast on Saturday to appeal for press freedom to be defended — especially during the coronavirus pandemic. Democracy requires "a public sphere…

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28

Mar

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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12

Dec

International coalition of media and transparency groups have called on EU leaders to ‘put pressure on Malta’s PM to quit immediately’

Malta’s prime minister, Joseph Muscat, is facing renewed pressure to quit immediately as EU leaders are urged to take a stand on the “desperate” situation in the country at a…

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12

Dec

British Journalism Awards 2019: Paul Caruana Galizia named New Journalist of the Year

Paul Caruana Galizia, son of murdered Maltese journalist Daphne who became a journalist as a way of paying tribute to his mother, was named New Journalist of the Year. Given…

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06

Jun

Bad times for press freedom around the world

An annual report by Freedom House said press freedom saw notable declines in Europe. It said press freedom is declining around the world, with democratic governments joining authoritarian regimes in…

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21

Mar

Brexit – The highlights and how the British Press reported Wednesday’s events

Wednesday proved to be a rather eventful day in terms of the Brexit issue. In the morning British Prime Minister Theresa May said it would not be right for Britain…

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19

Mar

Sabotage and Crisis – British Press view on Bercow’s decision

The British press is dominated by John Bercow's decision not to allow a third vote in the Commons about Brexit. On Monday the House of Commons Speaker, John Bercow, has…

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01

Nov

Trump says that third of Americans believe the media was people’s enemy

US President Donald Trump has launched a fresh attack on the US media, saying he has "forcefully condemned hatred and bigotry" but this goes unreported. Addressing supporters in Estero, in…

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13

Oct

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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16

Sep

Di Maio accuses newspapers of polluting the ‘debate’ as he threatens to pull advertising from state-owned companies

After Toninelli, it was Luigi Di Maio, who has taken aim at the country's newspapers, accusing them of "polluting the debate" and threatening to pull advertising by state-owned companies. "The…

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13

Aug

Trump’s anti-press rhetoric very close to incitement to violence – Outgoing UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

The Guardian reports that the outgoing UN human rights commissioner described Donald Trump’s anti-press rhetoric as “very close to incitement to violence” that would lead to journalists censoring themselves or being attacked.…

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