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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 29/09/2026

From Amsterdam to Brussels, we join our Dutch affiliate @nvj.nl Lira Foundation, and the Dutch authors’ union Auteursbond in calling on Meta to stop using the work of freelance journalists, writers and translators to train its AI models, without consent and without pay. 🧵

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 28/09/2026

#Netherlands: Tomorrow at 10:00, @nvj.nl with other organisations, call on freelancers to protest at Meta's HQ in Amsterdam. Meta is training its AI on journalists and writers work without consent or pay. EFJ stand with NVJ. Journalism is not free raw material for Big Tech.

opstand.ai

Schrijvers, journalisten en vertalers komen in opstand tegen big tech

Stichting Lira, de Auteursbond en de NVJ voeren actie voor een collectieve regeling met AI-bedrijven. Lees alle details en bekijk veelgestelde vragen.

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 22/09/2026

We are relieved to hear that Serbian authorities have revoked the order issued on 4 September for @balcanicaucaso.org correspondent in Belgrade, Massimo Moratti, to leave the country within 15 days, citing security concerns. There are now no longer any obstacles to obtaining a new residence permit.

balcanicaucaso.org

Dietrofront della Serbia, il nostro corrispondente Massimo Moratti può restare a Belgrado - OBCT

Le autorità serbe hanno revocato oggi l'ordine emesso il 4 settembre nei confronti del nostro corrispondente a Belgrado, Massimo Moratti, di lasciare il paese entro 15 giorni, su questioni legate alla...

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#USA🇺🇸: Reporters from CNN, MS NOW & Politico have been banned from the White House after President Trump accused them of spreading 'fake news'. We condemn this arbitrary exclusion, as it violates the to freedom of speech, protected by the First Amendment. apnews.com/article/trum...

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MS NOW, CNN and Politico say their journalists were denied access to White House after Trump ban

Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been denied access to the White House. Reporters from the two cable networks both went live to report they’d been barred following a ban imposed by Preside...

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 22/09/2026

#Malta: The EFJ welcomes news that the prosecution has filed an appeal against the Yorgen Fenech trial verdict. The EFJ will continue to follow this case closely, in the pursuit of justice for murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

timesofmalta.com

Prosecution files appeal against Yorgen Fenech trial verdict

Appeal filed one day before deadline set by law

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 18/09/2026

#France : soutien à une journaliste de France Info ciblée par une vague de commentaires sexistes et dénigrants qui dépassent manifestement les limites de la liberté d'expression. Le cas a été documenté sur la plateforme Mapping Media Freedom. 👇 @snjournalistes.bsky.social

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Mapping Media Freedom: France: France Info journalist harassed with misogynistic and discrediting comments (2026-09-14)

Since 14 September 2026, a woman journalist from the public broadcaster France Info has been…

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 16/09/2026

Belarus: The EFJ rejoices at journalist Andrei Aliaksandrau's release today, alongside partner Iryna Zlobina and several other political prisoners, many of whom had spent years imprisoned. We repeat our call for the immediate and unconditional release of all unjustly jailed journalists.

indexoncensorship.org

At long last, Andrei Aliaksandrau is free - Index on Censorship

We have called for the release of Andrei Aliaksandrau from jail in Lukashenka's Belarus for years - we are overjoyed to learn he is free

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#Türkiye 🇹🇷: Journalist Tuğba Tekerek has been detained in a wave of arrests targeting LGBTI+ organisations and activists. Authorities are questioning her over a 2024 article she wrote about LGBTI+ rights. We call for her immediate release. bianet.org/haber/journa...

bianet.org

Journalist Tuğba Tekerek detained over interview with Georgian LGBTI+ activist

Tekerek's interview was published by Kaos GL, executives of which were taken into custody on "obscenity" charges during the sweeping anti-LGBTI+ raids on Sep 13.

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

📣 Today, together with @europeanjournalists.org, @bfmi.bsky.social, @rsf.org and @pressfreedom.bsky.social, we demand justice for Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was assassinated for exposing corruption in 2017. Silence is not an option! #JusticeForDaphne

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 15/09/2026

Brussels: Join us in protest remembering Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, assassinated for exposing corruption. #justicefordaphne

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 11/09/2026

#Ukraine: We strongly condemn the Russian attack on Kyiv that hit the building of tv channels We Are Ukraine and We Are Ukraine+, injuring six journalists, three of whom were hospitalised. The EFJ-IFJ stand in solidarity with our affiliates and all journalists in Ukraine.

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Ukraine: Russian drone strike damages TV channel in Kyiv, injuring six media workers

On 8 September, TV journalists from We Are Ukraine (Ми — Україна) and We Are Ukraine+ (Ми — Україна+) were broadcasting live as ...

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 10/09/2026

EFJ-IFJ join its affiliate SNS in condemning proposed changes to Slovenia's RTV Act. The reform would threaten RTV Slovenija's editorial independence and breach Article 5 of the EMFA, a real loss for every citizen who relies on independent information.

europeanjournalists.org

Against the dismantling of Slovenia’s public service broadcaster

The European and International Federations of Journalists (EFJ-IFJ) join its affiliate, Sindikat novinarjev Slovenije (SNS), together with the other ...

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 10/09/2026

Netherlands: Four Dutch newspapers fined up to €132,000 for reporting on weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. @nvj.nl warns the fines could push journalists towards self-censorship. EFJ stands with affiliates NVJ & @vvjournalisten.wsocial.eu: this is an attack on press freedom.

europeanjournalists.org

EFJ condemns fines against Dutch newspapers over weight-loss drug coverage

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) condemns the fines imposed by the Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) on four national ...

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 10/09/2026

#Albania: the EFJ is deeply concerned about recent incidents in which media, journalists, civic initiatives and other public-interest social media profiles have faced unexplained restrictions and removals. We welcome Meta's rapid response in restoring them. 👇🧵

europeanjournalists.org

Albania: Social media platforms must protect media and public-interest accounts from coordinated manipulation

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joins its partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR), the SafeJournalists Network (SJN), Reporters ...

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 08/09/2026

In the first half of 2026, the @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social documented 736 attacks on 1,174 journalists and other media professionals. These included verbal abuse, physical assault, deliberate obstruction of journalistic work and more. Find out more in our Monitoring Briefing 👇

europeanjournalists.org

MFRR Monitoring Briefing: 736 press freedom violations in the first six months of 2026

The first half of 2026 saw a wide variety of attacks on journalists, media outlets and associated individuals across Europe. These included verbal ...

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 04/09/2026

#Germany: With @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social partners, the EFJ is following Sunday's state election in Saxony-Anhalt, where press freedom is also at stake. The far-right AfD, leading polls, pledges to scrap the Interstate Broadcasting Agreement threatening public broadcaster MDR.🧵👇

europeanjournalists.org

MFRR concerned: press freedom at stake in upcoming Saxony-Anhalt elections

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joins its Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners in viewing the upcoming state elections in ...

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 04/09/2026

#Ukraine is heading into a fifth winter of full-scale war. The International Advisory Council of the Journalists' Solidarity Centers is calling for multi-year funding, winter-ready infrastructure & better protection for journalists on the frontline.🇺🇦

europeanjournalists.org

Before Ukraine’s fifth winter of full-scale war: A call to protect journalists and sustain independent media

The following is a joint appeal by the International Advisory Council of the Journalists Solidarity Centers to governments, international institutions, ...

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 03/09/2026

#Malta: Maltese judiciary and authorities failed to convict the mastermind in the trial for the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. We hope this judgement, which amounts to a denial of justice, will be overturned on appeal. Our full support for Daphne family. This news is devastating.🧵

europeanjournalists.org

Malta: EFJ condemns the failure to convict the mastermind behind the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia

One of Malta’s richest men, Yorgen Fenech, has been found not guilty of involvement in the murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. On 2 ...

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 02/09/2026

#Malta: Businessman Yorgen Fenech, who was charged with masterminding the killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017, has been acquitted. The denial of justice for Daphne nearly a decade later is not only outrageous, it is devastating. We stand in full support of Daphne's loved ones.

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 02/09/2026

#Serbia: Yettel Serbia's pilot that excludes N1 and Nova from its television packages in exchange for a monthly subscription discount is deeply alarming. Access to independent information is a fundamental right, not a business choice ! 🧵

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 31/08/2026

#Greece: We fully support journalist Thanasis Koukakis as he brings his surveillance case before the ECHR. According to his lawyers, domestic judicial authorities failed to fully investigate his case. Four years on, Koukakis is still waiting for justice. Read more 👇

europeanjournalists.org

Greece: Journalist Thanasis Koukakis moves his surveillance case to ECHR

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) fully supports the Greek journalist Thanasis Koukakis as he brings his surveillance case before the European ...

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 28/08/2026

#Spain: Journalists covering anti-migrant protests in Ceuta were verbally and physically harassed on 25-26 August, including crews from La Sexta and RTVE. The IFJ-EFJ join Spanish affiliates in condemning the attacks and calling on authorities to guarantee journalists' safety.

europeanjournalists.org

Spain: Journalists harassed by anti-migrant protesters in Ceuta

On 25 and 26 August, journalists covering anti-migrant demonstrations in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, were verbally and physically harassed ...

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 28/08/2026

#Serbia: We fully support NUNS President Željko Bodrožić, N1 journalists, and Forbes Serbia editor Ivan Radak, who have been subjected to violent online threats. We are calling for an investigation into these threats. The ongoing atmosphere of impunity can only encourage further violence. 👇

nuns.rs

NUNS: Hitno identifikovati osobu koja preti u komentarima na N1 - NUNS

Nezavisno udruženje novinara Srbije (NUNS) zahteva od nadležnih institucija da hitno identifikuju osobu koja se pod imenom „Nives“ oglašava u komentarima ispod tekstova na portalu N1 i upućuje preteće...

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 27/08/2026

#Serbia: Alpac Capital CEO Pedro Vargas David's response to Minister of Information Boris Bratina fails to provide the guarantees ANN journalists need, and raises further questions about the future editorial direction of N1, Nova, Danas, Radar and other outlets. 👇🧵

europeanjournalists.org

Western Balkans: ANN journalists urgently need guarantees of independence, not definitions of “desirable” journalism

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) join their affiliate the Independent Journalists ...

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 26/08/2026

#Albania: Full support to the Ora News team, threatened with a throat-slitting gesture by a private citizen during a report. We are deeply alarmed by the surge of hostility against journalists, ranging from verbal to physical attacks. 👇🧵 @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social

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Mapping Media Freedom: Albania: Ora News reporting team threatened with a throat-slitting gesture (2026-08-12)

On 12 August 2026, a reporting team from the private broadcaster Ora News was threatened with death…

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 25/08/2026

#Serbia: Our support to the numerous journalists and NUNS (Rade Djurić) threatened with “the black hand” by the Instagram account ‘zok2807’. The account was repeatedly reported to the Public Prosecutor for High-Tech Crime. We call for the perpetrator to be identified and held accountable. 🧵

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 21/08/2026

#Serbia: The letter from Minister Boris Bratina to the owner of 'Alpac Capital' regarding the legal and regulatory status of N1 and Nova S constitutes further unacceptable political pressure that threatens the future of independent broadcasters. 🧵

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IJAS: Minister Bratina’s Letter to Alpac Capital Owner Represents Unacceptable Political Pressure on N1 and Nova – IJAS

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 21/08/2026

🚨 Last call! Do you have a journalism project you're proud of? The Voices Awards are handing out 25 prizes of €1,200 each, across a range of categories. Deadline to apply is 23 August at midnight.

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Voices Awards - Voices festival

Come to Thessaloniki as an awardee! Voices awards ten grants to journalists, innovative projects and media literacy professionals.

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 21/08/2026

#Serbia: At least 44 media professionals have been threatened with death since January 2026, some along with their families. The authorities must urgently put an end to the climate of impunity by prosecuting the perpetrators, dropping dangerous rhetoric and publicly condemning any attack. 👇🧵

europeanjournalists.org

Serbia: Spiral of violence against journalists intensifying in total impunity

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and the undersigned organisations raise alarm over the spiral of violence against journalists in Serbia that ...

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 13/08/2026

France : soutien au journal régional Nice-Matin, poursuivi en diffamation par le président de la région Sud. Renaud Muselier réclame 2 millions d'euros de dommages et intérêts, ainsi qu'un million d'euros aux médias qui auraient relayé la supposée fausse information à son sujet. 🧵👇

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France: la FEJ dénonce la plainte en diffamation par le président de la région Sud visant Nice-Matin et l’agression de sa journaliste par un conseiller municipal

La Fédération européenne des journalistes (FEJ) exprime sa solidarité avec le quotidien régional français Nice-Matin, actuellement poursuivi en ...

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 11/08/2026

Une fausse vidéo attribuée au média Blast accuse la journaliste Léa Salamé de corruption pour le compte de son compagnon Raphaël Glucksmann, et altère la voix d'Edwy Plenel. Nous avons documenté l'incident sur la plateforme @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social et informé @coemediafreedom.bsky.social. 🧵👇

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Mapping Media Freedom: France: Journalists Lea Salamé, Edwy Plenel and Blast targeted by Pro-Russian disinformation campaign (2026-07-27)

On 4 August 2026, MEP Raphaël Glucksmann, who is likely to be a candidate in the 2027 French…

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 11/08/2026

EFJ-IFJ demand urgent medical care for imprisoned journalist Alasgar Mammadli. Journalist Alasgar Mammadli, co-founder of Toplum TV, suffered another heart attack in Baku detention on 8-9 August and was reportedly left without medical assistance over the weekend.

toplummedia.tv

Həyat yoldaşı: “Ələsgər Məmmədli təcridxanada növbəti dəfə ürək tutması keçirib”

“Toplum TV”-nin həmtəsisçisi, 14 il azadlıqdan məhrum edilən Ələsgər Məmmədlinin səhhətində yenidən ciddi problemlərin yarandığı...

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 10/08/2026

#Serbia: Our full support to ANEM president and journalist Veran Matić, once again subjected to death threats. We stand with our Serbian affiliates in calling for a thorough investigation. The attack has been documented on the Mapping Media Freedom platform. #EndImpunity @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social

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Mapping Media Freedom: Serbia: ANEM President and journalist Veran Matić subjected to a series of death threats (2026-08-05)

On 8 August 2026, the Association of Independent Electronic Media (ANEM) denounced a new series of…

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 07/08/2026

#Belarus 🇧🇾 Six years on from the fraudulent election of 9 August 2020, press freedom repression has intensified: 21 journalists remain imprisoned, those in exile face intimidation. We demand an immediate end to their criminalisation and harassment.

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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 ...

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 06/08/2026

#France: Le tribunal administratif de Nantes a condamné l'État à indemniser deux journalistes blessés par des grenades GLI-F4 en avril 2018. Une décision qui renforce la responsabilité des autorités, dans un contexte actuel particulièrement violent pour les journalistes lors des manifestations. 🧵

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 06/08/2026

#Bosnia-Herzegovina: We join our Bosnian affiliate BH Journalists in condemning the recent attack on the BN Television’s crew (assault and verbal threats). We welcome the swift response by the police and call for a thorough investigation. Read more 👇 @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social

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Mapping Media Freedom: Bosnia and Herzegovina: BN Television journalist Vesna Vukmirović physically and verbally abused during reporting (2026-08-04)

On 4 August 2026, BN Television journalist Vesna Vukmirović was reportedly physically assaulted…

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 03/08/2026

#Croatia: We stand with our affiliates (HND and TUCJ) in condemning the recent assault on Nova TV journalists. We also welcome the police's swift response, acting under the safety protocol when journalists are attacked while performing their duties. Read more 👇 @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social

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Mapping Media Freedom: Croatia: Dnevnik Nova TV crew assaulted during reporting (2026-07-28)

On 28 July 2026, journalist Ivan Krznarić and camera operator David Šimičić from the public…

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