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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 5h

⚡️ mappingmediafreedom.org was targeted by a DDoS attack on 1 October, temporarily disrupting access to our platform documenting press freedom violations across Europe. The platform is back online. Our monitoring work continues. www.ecpmf.eu/ddos-attack-...

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DDoS attack temporarily disrupts European platform documenting press freedom violations

Leipzig, October 2026 – Mapping Media Freedom, the platform operated by the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), was the target of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack on 1…

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 9h

Ahead of France’s 2027 presidential election, media freedom faces growing pressure. Our new report examines threats to journalists, media pluralism, public service media, source protection and the implementation of EMFA. Read the report in English and French below. www.mfrr.eu/france-missi...

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France Media Freedom at Critical Juncture Ahead of 2027 Election | MFRR

A new MFRR mission report examines media freedom in France ahead of the 2027 presidential election and calls for stronger protections for journalists.

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

⚡️ Applications close today for the SAFE Media Capacity Support Fund. Independent media from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine can apply for grants of up to €5,000 to fund training that strengthens safety, security and professional capacity. Apply! www.ecpmf.eu/safe-media-c...

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SAFE Media capacity support fund opens for applications

SAFE offers training grants of up to €5,000 to media in the Eastern Partnership, supporting journalist safety, digital security and media resilience.

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Our UNCOVERED 2026 was way more than a conference on investigative reporting. It became a space for journalists to connect and collaborate across borders, navigate growing pressure and keep producing journalism that makes difference: uncovered.ij4.eu/https://unco...

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The AfD wants to terminate the MDR state treaty in Saxony-Anhalt. What would that mean in practice? Michael Naumann of MDR explains the possible consequences for public service broadcasting, regional reporting and local communities. Watch our interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGOx...

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

One year ago, French photojournalist Antoni Lallican was killed by a Russian FPV drone while reporting near Druzhkivka, Ukraine. His colleague George (Heorhii) Ivanchenko was seriously injured. Today, MFRR partners renew their call for justice and accountability. www.mfrr.eu/ukraine-one-...

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MFRR partners renew call for justice one year after Antoni Lallican’s killing

One year after French photojournalist Antoni Lallican was killed by a Russian drone in Ukraine, MFRR partners call for justice and stronger investigations.

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

More time to apply for SAFE. Independent media in the Eastern Partnership region can receive up to €5,000 for training that strengthens reporting, safety and resilience. ❗️ New deadline: 4 October 2026 Find the application form and full eligibility criteria here: www.ecpmf.eu/safe-media-c...

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

“Staying alive to keep reporting is not a retreat from the profession. It is a condition of it.” In an interview with ECPMF, a Bangladeshi journalist who was forced into exile because of his work shared his experiences. www.ecpmf.eu/a-bangladesh...

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Bangladeshi Journalist in Exile on Press Freedom and Safety

A Bangladeshi journalist forced into exile speaks about press freedom, threats, surveillance, violence and the challenges of continuing to report from abroad.

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

150 journalists and media experts. 32 countries. Two days in Budapest. UNCOVERED 2026 brought the investigative journalism community together to discuss cross-border reporting, safety, political pressure, newsroom sustainability and impact. Here’s the recap: uncovered.ij4.eu/https://unco...

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🇫🇷 Les attaques contre les médias d'investigation ne doivent pas être utilisées pour discréditer le travail journalistique. Le journalisme indépendant doit pouvoir enquêter librement sur les responsables politiques, sans subir d'intimidation ni de dénigrement: buff.ly/XHfEtBW via @mediapart.fr

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« Les banques sont toutes détenues par des juifs » : Jordan Bardella face à ses écrits antisémites

« Mediapart » a mis la main sur des échanges de l’actuel président du RN, au début de sa carrière politique. On y découvre l’antisémitisme obsessionnel de celui qui rêve de devenir premier ministre. …

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Independent media in the Eastern Partnership region can apply for up to €5,000 for training in digital security, physical safety, mental health, journalism and editorial skills, or operational capacity. ❗️ New application deadline: 4 October 2026 Apply: www.ecpmf.eu/safe-media-c...

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Fleeing abroad does not always mean escaping repression. Journalists in exile continue to face intimidation in their host countries. Between 2020 and 2026, we recorded 55 attacks against journalists and outlets working in exile across 12 countries. www.ecpmf.eu/transnationa...

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Transnational Repression Against Journalists in Exile

Transnational repression against journalists in exile is on the rise. We recorded 55 attacks across several countries from 2020–2026.

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

They never set out to become war reporters. ‘The Only Material’ tells the stories of Ukrainian journalists whose work was meant to cover climate, science and justice — until war reshaped everything. Join us in Leipzig. Opening: 22 Oct, 18:00 Free admission: forms.gle/HZCHJ17y2MFz...

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Two years ago, Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna died in Russian captivity. In this MFRR interview, Angelina Kariakina, Victoria’s former editor, speaks about her legacy, the search for justice and the urgent need to bring those still held home. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUSs...

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Remembering Victoria Roshchyna: The Fight for Justice Continues

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Moldova’s EU accession process is reshaping the country’s media landscape. Join us on 1 October at 14:00 CET for a closer look at the progress made, the challenges that remain, and what they mean for press freedom. Join us: www.mfrr.eu/webinars/mol...

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Saturday read ☕️ Student journalists are doing an important work, but the benefits of supporting them may take years to become visible. @mikecanan.bsky.social makes the case for investing in people who will shape journalism’s future via @poynterinstitute.bsky.social. www.poynter.org/commentary/2...

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The best investment in journalism might take decades to pay off - Poynter

Want to invest in journalism’s future? Start with student journalists

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What do the Saxony-Anhalt election results mean for press freedom? We spoke with Lucas Munzke of @verdidjusat.bsky.social and Michael Naumann of MDR about journalist safety, intimidation and the future of public service media in the state. Watch 👇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGOx...

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What Saxony-Anhalt’s Election Means for Press Freedom

What does Saxony-Anhalt’s election mean for journalists and public service media? ECPMF’s Cara Räker speaks with Lucas Munzke of dju/ver.di and Michael Naumann of MDR about attacks and intimidation…

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Hamburg´s Press Freedom Week is coming up! We will host a reading and dialogue on 14 October. Exile journalists Olga Bubich and Leyla Mustafayeva will be talking about their challenges with continuing their profession after displacement. Register here: rb.gy/3f4wx7

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Demokrasilerde gazeteciler kamu adına güç sahiplerini denetler. Peki ya otoriter rejimlerde? Yolsuzluk, görevi kötüye kullanma, hatta insan hayatına mal olan kararlar almanın karşılığı yoksa, hakikati söylemenin ağır yaptırımları varsa gazetecilik ne için yapılır? www.birgun.net/makale/susku...

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Suskunluk sarmalına karşı gazetecilik: Bir konferanstan notlar

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

In 2024, the EU opened accession negotiations with Moldova. On 1 October, we will host a webinar exploring the findings of the Shadow Report on Media Freedom and EU Accession in Moldova and the challenges facing journalists and independent media in the country. Join us: www.mfrr.eu/webinars/mol...

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

War changes more than what journalists report on. It changes their homes, routines, ambitions and the lives they imagined for themselves. The Only Material brings these stories to Leipzig, together with the Deutsches Buch- und Schriftmuseum and Headliner gUG: www.ecpmf.eu/the-only-mat...

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

⚡ With more than 7,000 alerts documented, our mappingmediafreedom.org has reached an alarming milestone. Since 2020, more than 11,000 media-related persons and entities across Europe have been affected by press and media freedom violations. Explore the data: www.mapmf.org/explorer

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Against the backdrop of Moldova’s EU accession process, we will host a webinar on 1 October examining the current state of media freedom in the country, with a focus on legal harassment targeting journalists and threats to journalists’ safety. Register here: www.mfrr.eu/webinars/mol...

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Last week we joined the "Media Freedom Workshop" in Budapest, hosted by @eurliberalforum.bsky.social and Republikon Foundation. A great policy lab on the role of media, trust, and the future of journalism with press workers and media experts from across the region.

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Saturday read ☕️ Managing teams is not easy. You can master what you do, but guiding people is quite a different thing and it requires another set of skills. Explore some tips for managers in investigative journalism. gijn.org/stories/tips...

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‘Praise Colleagues, Delegate, and Know That Mistakes are Inevitable’: Tips for Managers in Investigative Journalism

Managing teams in journalism is not easy. You can master what you do, but guiding people is quite a different thing and it requires another set of skills.

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Victoria Roshchyna was 27 years old when she died in Russian detention. Two years on, no one was held accountable for her death. In August 2023, she traveled into Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia to document suspected war crimes — reporting that matters enormously to people living under occupation.

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Am Sonntag wählt Mecklenburg-Vorpommern einen neuen Landtag. Die rechte Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) kündigt in ihrem Regierungsprogramm auch an, den NDR-Staatsvertrag kündigen zu wollen. Das wäre eine Gefahr für die regionale Medienvielfalt. www.ecpmf.eu/ein-mogliche...

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NDR-Staatsvertrag: Gefahr für Medienvielfalt in MV

ECPMF warnt: Ein Austritt Mecklenburg-Vorpommerns aus dem NDR-Staatsvertrag könnte regionale Berichterstattung und Medienvielfalt erheblich schwächen.

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🇪🇺 We are now in Brussels! Our Monitoring Officer Cara Räker is attending the Democracy Fair of the European Commission’s European Citizens’ Panel. ECPMPF has been invited to speak about the meaning of press freedom for democratic resilience.

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

That's a wrap on #IJ4EU UNCOVERED 2026! Two days, sharp conversations, and a community that carries the work forward long after the conference is over. Thank you to everyone who showed up and stayed for the hard stories. See you next time!

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Day two of UNCOVERED 2026 opens slowly! Emma Thomasson on the everyday tensions and communication styles that quietly wear journalists down, and practical ways to manage conflict and support one another before it takes a toll. #IJ4EU

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

⚡ Serbian authorities must withdraw the expulsion order against our colleague Massimo Moratti. We are deeply concerned that this measure is linked to his human rights and media freedom work and forms part of wider administrative pressure on critical voices in Serbia. www.mfrr.eu/steadfast-su...

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MFRR stands with Massimo Moratti against expulsion from Serbia

MFRR urges Serbian authorities to withdraw the expulsion order against OBCT’s Massimo Moratti and end administrative harassment.

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"What It Costs: An Open Table on Gender and Investigation" — a working session on the toll investigative work takes on women in the field, moving from naming the problem to sharing what actually helps. Organised with Women in Media NGO. #IJ4EU

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Next on stage is András Pethő! "Making films is very painful, so do not try it at home. But it definitely pays off." — jokes András from @direkt36.bsky.social, he held a presentation on building a reader-funded investigative newsroom in Hungary.

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"Cross-border Snapshots #1" with Juliette Gerbais moderating: gas diversification, conflict scrap metal, biofuel fraud, mining and survival, Big Tech data centres, and conflict gold. Six #IJ4EU grantees, each has five minutes to present their project.

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Javier Luque from @globalfreemedia.bsky.social led a hands-on workshop today at UNCOVERED 2026 on defending investigative reporters from online backlash, digital vulnerabilities, threat assessment and counter-tactics for publishing safely. #IJ4EU

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In Budapest at UNCOVERED 2026, we gathered in solidarity following the 2 September acquittal of Yorgen Fenech in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. A huge setback for justice. We add our voice to the campaign to keep the fight for accountability alive. #JusticeForDaphne

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"Our editor-in-chief wrote to us from prison: 'You must continue your work.' So we continue, even in exile." — Orkhan Mammad from Meydan TV, on reporting on Azerbaijan from Berlin after his outlet was forced into exile at UNCOVERED 2026.

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"Hungary, an EU country, has been turned into the Kremlin's vessel." — @szabolcspanyi.bsky.social (VSquare/Direkt36), on why he began investigating Russian interference in Hungary after facing espionage accusations for reporting on it.

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"What keeps us doing our job is pursuing the truth. People have the right to know what is going on behind the back." — Aleksandra Bogdani from BIRN Albania, on more than two decades of investigative reporting in Albania. At #IJ4EU UNCOVERED 2026.

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"The essential question is: how is power working when no one is looking?" — @dogueroglu.com (Ortak) at UNCOVERED 2026, on why isolated stories often reveal bigger, corrupted system patterns, and why Turkey's governments withhold information to keep them running.

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"Scams are the second crime after drug trafficking." — @nicoschmidt.io from @investigate-europe.eu, on why continued reporting on Scam Europe matters, as online fraud costs Europeans billions each year: www.investigate-europe.eu/themes/inves... Happening in Budapest at UNCOVERED 2026.

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"There will be some sort of accountability, but beyond that there was also an aspect of not giving up and keeping the story going." — @andreipopoviciu.bsky.social, on his investigation into Europe's mercenary recruitment network in the DRC: investigativejournalismforeu.net/projects/eur...

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"It was horrible to see the lack of support about journalists' killings in Gaza." — Hoda Osman (ARIJ), on The Gaza Project, the Forbidden Stories-led investigation into the killing of journalists in Gaza and the West Bank: forbiddenstories.org/the-gaza-pro...

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"How do we define impact for journalistic work?" — @stephanehorel.bsky.social at UNCOVERED 2026, reflecting on The Forever Pollution Project, which mapped 17,000+ PFAS contamination sites across Europe: foreverpollution.eu/about/

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"Democracies face profound challenges — your work is more important than ever." Miriam Bruns from Goethe-Institut Budapest opens #IJ4EU UNCOVERED 2026, thanking the investigative journalism community for its work informing citizens.

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🎉 UNCOVERED 2026 kicks off now in Budapest! Two days of cross-border investigative journalism, #IJ4EU grantees, and tonight's Impact Award Ceremony! Follow along for live updates from the sessions!

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