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The International Press Institute (IPI) is a global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists. Our mission is to defend media freedom and support independent journalism. #FreeMediaFreeWorld | ipi.media

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 8h
1/ 🇦🇱 Albania: IPI and partners have written to Justice Minister Toni Gogu welcoming a draft anti-SLAPP law, which would protect journalists and others from lawsuits filed to silence them. buff.ly/zJOw0aJ
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Albania: IPI and partners welcome draft anti-SLAPP legislative package – ipi.media
The International Press Institute (IPI) has joined media freedom partners in writing to Albania's Minister of Justice, Toni Gogu, welcoming a draft bill against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public…
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 10h
🇬🇹 Guatemala: IPI condemns the killing of Evelio López Sánchez on October 2 in Huehuetenango while he was arriving home. López Sánchez, who ran the media outlet Huehue es Noticia, had previously reported receiving threats related to his journalistic work. buff.ly/RlQvnvK
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 12h
🇸🇮 Slovenia votes Oct 11 on scrapping the licence fee that funds public broadcaster RTV SLO, with no replacement on the table. IPI and MFRR partners warn this and a separate governance bill risk breaching the EU Media Freedom Act. buff.ly/me1uEB6
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This week, IPI’s North American Committee sat down with Max Lederer, former publisher of Stars and Stripes to discuss the state of press freedom in the United States. buff.ly/fGIEycA
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Max Lederer & Stars and Stripes: Defending press freedom under pressure
On September 28, 2026, the International Press Institute's North American Committee (IPI-NAC) held a conversation with Max Lederer, longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes, on the fight to protect…
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🇺🇦 One year ago today, a Russian FPV drone killed French photojournalist Antoni Lallican near the front line in eastern Ukraine. He and Ukrainian photojournalist Heorhii Ivanchenko were both wearing protective equipment marked PRESS. buff.ly/E6u2EhE
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🇸🇦 Eight years ago today, Jamal Khashoggi walked into the Saudi consulate in Istanbul to collect a document for his marriage. Fifteen operatives were waiting. His fiancée waited outside for more than 10 hours. He never came out. buff.ly/8wIYZDD
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Saudi Arabia: Eight years after Khashoggi's murder, IPI renews call for justice – ipi.media
Eight years after Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was violently murdered by Saudi operatives in Istanbul, the International Press Institute (IPI) repeats its demand for accountability. IPI…
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🇷🇴 #Romania: IPI condemns the numerous attacks against journalists documenting a recent violent protest in Bucharest and calls on law enforcement authorities to ensure those responsible are swiftly identified and prosecuted. 🔗Read IPI’s full statement: buff.ly/QkJjRXV
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Romania: Attacks against journalists covering violent protest must be properly investigated – ipi.media
IPI statement attacks against journalists at protest in Romania
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
1/4: 🇺🇸 Today, IPI is launching a new timeline tracking efforts by the Trump administration and its allies to expand executive control over the U.S. news media — and the implications for press freedom. 👇️ View the timeline: buff.ly/q5yXwPY
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Capture and control: A timeline monitoring threats to free media in the United States – ipi.media
IPI timeline documents and tracks efforts by the Trump administration to expand executive control over the U.S. media.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🇺🇸 USA: IPI is deeply alarmed by President Trump’s move to ban CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from the White House. Such a ban is a serious affront to the First Amendment and the press’ ability to hold public officials to account. apnews.com/article/trum...
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Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House
President Donald Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatens that more such prohibitions of media outlets could follow.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🇪🇸 Spain: The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has moved to fine three news outlets for reporting that police officers infiltrated social and pro-independence movements. It wants VilaWeb to pay €7,000 and Diari de Balears at least €15,000. buff.ly/GlVVfzz
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🇵🇰 #Pakistan: IPI and eight partner organisations have written to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over the country's rapidly deteriorating press freedom climate. buff.ly/BX9kuVO
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Pakistan: IPI and partners urge prime minister to act on deteriorating press freedom – ipi.media
The International Press Institute (IPI) and eight other press freedom and human rights organisations wrote to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on September 11, 2026, urging his government to…
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🇳🇪Niger: IPI is deeply concerned about the whereabouts of journalist Moussa Kaka of Radio Télévision Saraounia, who has been missing since August 31, following an attempted coup. IPI calls for a thorough and impartial investigation into his disappearance. buff.ly/nv7KAEL
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🇮🇱 Israel: PM Benjamin Netanyahu says he has instructed his lawyers to sue @haaretzcom, journalist Shlomi Eldar, and others for libel over a report that the UAE president warned him of a Hamas attack days before October 7, 2023. The outlet said it stands by its reporting.
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Netanyahu says he’ll sue Haaretz over report UAE leader warned him days before Oct. 7
PM again denies he had call with Emirati president, demands criminal probe of the journalists who wrote the story; separate report says Egypt shared intel with Netanyahu that said Hamas wanted to…
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
📊 The Media Freedom Rapid Response has documented 736 attacks on 1,174 journalists and media workers across Europe between January and June 2026. IPI is an MFRR partner and helped compile the briefing. buff.ly/dEGSdG5
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🇹🇳 Tunisia: Police arrested Mohamed Yousfi, editor-in-chief of the investigative site Al-Katiba, on September 4 as he arrived at a radio station to discuss Tunisia's water crisis. He is being held on money laundering and illicit enrichment charges.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🇮🇷 Iran: Reza Valizadeh has spent two years in Evin prison. In a recording obtained by CBS News last month, the Iranian-American journalist said inmates have had little or no medical care for over a year and that his family has been barred from visiting for five months. buff.ly/xSNc0BY
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🇪🇨 Ecuador: Armed men in tactical gear killed journalist René Manuel Cobos Merchán at his home on August 23. He arranged interviews and logistics for international outlets covering organised crime, including the BBC. IPI condemns his killing. buff.ly/xl5nQXU
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Asesinan a colaborador para medios internacionales en Yaguachi
La víctima fue identificada como René Cobos y se desempeñaba como fixer. Entre los medios que trabajó se encuentra BBC.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🇱🇸 Lesotho: Three men abducted Newsday editor Kananelo Boloetse from his home on September 5, questioned him about his journalism and human rights work, then assaulted him and threatened his life. buff.ly/LYMC8fJ
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🇺🇦 Ukraine: A Russian drone struck the Kyiv newsroom of TV channel We Are Ukraine (My Ukraina) today while it was broadcasting live. At least five people were injured and the building was partly destroyed. IPI condemns the attack.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Just 3 days left 📢Apply to the IPI Transition Accelerator, a flagship programme for established European media. Get up to €25k in funding + 8 months of training & coaching to grow and strategise audience relationships, revenue & technology. 🟠 Apply by Sep 9: buff.ly/a75jQMm
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Transition Accelerator – ipi.media
The Transition Accelerator supports European media organisations towards digital transformation and audience-centred solutions.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
1/3 (261 characters) 🇰🇪 #Kenya: IPI condemns the abduction of Standard Group associate editor Alex Kiprotich. Armed men seized him at gunpoint on September 1 and dumped him more than 200km away. His captors interrogated him about how Standard Group sources its stories.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
1/3 🇳🇵 #Nepal: Four journalists are still out of contact and 13 media outlets are damaged after the Himalayan floods. Across the border in Tibet, China has censored coverage of the same disaster. IPI stands with affected journalists and condemns the censorship.
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Nepal: IPI stands with journalists covering flood disaster and condemns Chinese censorship in Tibet – ipi.media
The International Press Institute (IPI) stands with the journalists of Nepal affected by the Himalayan flood disaster and calls on the international community to ensure support for local media is…
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🇲🇹 #Malta: IPI is devastated by the not guilty verdict in the trial of Yorgen Fenech, charged with masterminding the 2017 murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The jury cleared him of both charges eight-to-one after eight hours of deliberation. buff.ly/0JJHZEN
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
1/2 🇰🇪 #Kenya : IPI condemns the abduction of Kenyan editor Alex Kiprotich, seized by four masked men on September 1. His employer says he was found nine hours later, more than 200km away buff.ly/0UfFZhU
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🇮🇶 #Iraq: An Iraqi court has sentenced a member of Kataib Hezbollah over the March kidnapping of American journalist Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad. IPI welcomes the ruling as an important step towards accountability for attacks on the press. www.arabnews.com/media/iraq-s...
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Iraq sentences kidnapper of US journalist to 15 years in prison
Iraq sentences kidnapper of US journalist to 15 years in prison
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
🇲🇽 #Mexico: IPI condemns the August 29 killing of Puebla photographer Ricardo Zúñiga Rosas, which came after Zúñiga Rosas reported receiving threats in connection to statements and photographs he published about the local government. latinus.us/mexico/2026/...
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Asesinan al fotógrafo Ricardo Zúñiga en Puebla; había acusado amenazas tras criticar al gobierno de Tehuitzingo
La organización Artículo 19 pidió a las autoridades que esclarezcan el delito tomando en consideración la actividad informativa que desempeñaba el también creador de contenido, quien recientemente…
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
🇵🇸 #Palestine: IPI strongly condemns this violent attack by masked Israeli settlers on three @nbcnews.com journalists while they were reporting on settler violence in the West Bank. buff.ly/5OvAp8c
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Palestinian woman and NBC News team attacked by masked Israeli settlers in West Bank
The woman and the crew were treated for injuries. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he condemned the violence committed “by a handful of rioters.”
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
📣 Applications are open for the IPI Journalism and Media Freedom Research Fellowship! Journalists, media experts, graduates and researchers based in Finland are invited to apply for this funded opportunity. 🤝 We are accepting 2 fellows in 2027! Apply now: buff.ly/RFUu25s
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IPI Journalism and Media Freedom Research Fellowship – ipi.media
Apply for two fellowships open to applicants affiliated with organisations and institutions based in Finland
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
🇵🇭 #Philippines: IPI welcomes the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention’s finding that the imprisonment of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, who has been jailed for more than six years, violates her rights under international law. She must be released. buff.ly/6UZGEM5
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UN body calls for release of Cumpio, activists from arbitrary detention
JAIL VISIT Frenchie Mae Cumpio (right) is visited at Tacloban City Jail by UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan, who was in the Philippines in January on an official trip. — PHOTO FROM IRENE KHAN’S
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🇸🇸 #SouthSudan: Today marks 9 years since the brutal murder of journalist Christopher Allen, who was killed while documenting the civil war in South Sudan. IPI repeats its calls for urgent and renewed international attention to this case. buff.ly/Etp0Ahj
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South Sudan: Renewed call for credible investigation into 2017 killing of journalist Christopher Allen – ipi.media
IPI calls for urgent and renewed international attention to the case of American-British journalist Christopher Allen. We urge the international community to pressure South Sudanese authorities to…
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🇺🇸 #USA: IPI condemns the firing of @starsandstripes.bsky.social’s leadership and a senior reporter for defending the editorial independence of the military newspaper, which serves as a critical source of news and information for American service members. buff.ly/mm0kA6h
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Pentagon fires 3 employees from Stars and Stripes after CBS News interview
The Pentagon fired the publisher, an editor and a reporter at the military newspaper Stars and Stripes after their comments for a CBS "Sunday Morning" piece.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🇵🇸 #Gaza: One year ago today, Mariam Abu Dagga, a 2025 IPI World Press Freedom Hero, and four other Palestinian journalists were killed in an Israeli “double-tap” strike on Nasser hospital. A year later, there is still no justice for their killings. buff.ly/A4ayr2x
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Gaza: IPI strongly condemns killing of five Palestinian journalists by Israeli military – ipi.media
The IPI global network strongly condemns today’s killings of five Palestinian journalists by the Israeli military, and calls on Israel to immediately cease all attacks and violence against…
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🇰🇬 #Kyrgyzstan: As the retrial of Mahabat Tajibek Kyzy opens today, IPI calls for fair and impartial court proceedings and ultimately the journalist's full acquittal. Tajibek Kyzy was released from prison in March 2026, after spending 2 years behind bars. buff.ly/PggF7QD
Mahabat Tajikbek kyzy. Photo via World Justice Project
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🇦🇿 #Azerbaijan: IPI condemns denial of adequate medical care to jailed journalist Aytaj Ahmadova of Meydan TV. We urge Azerbaijan to ensure that Ahmadova and other imprisoned journalists in need of medical care receive adequate and timely treatment, and to release all unjustly jailed journalists.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
⭐ #ICYMI: Last month, at a special event at the Gabo Festival in Bogotá, Colombia, IPI and @imsforfreemedia.bsky.social honoured the 2026 recipients of the World Press Freedom Hero and Free Media Pioneer awards. 📸 Photos: Rolando Mendez - NUKAK, courtesy of @fundaciongabo.bsky.social
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
🔴IPI outlines our growing concern over the takeover of Adria News Network (ANN) by the investment firm which owns Euronews and its potential impact on independent journalism across the Western Balkans. Transparency & EU-level scrutiny are needed👇 buff.ly/yQmEo4e
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Western Balkans: Transparency and scrutiny needed over acquisition of Adria News Network – ipi.media
International Press Institute (IPI) concern over takeover of Adria News Network by Euronews owner Aplac Capital and its potential impact on independent journalism across Western Balkans.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
⚡️Registration for the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) Summit 2026 is now open. The Summit will dive into the most pressing challenges facing #pressfreedom in Europe today. 🗓️ 12 October 2026 📍 Brussels, Belgium 👉️ Book your seat today: buff.ly/2Uq2rs8
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
#Sudan: 1/2 IPI calls on the Sudan Shield Forces to immediately & unconditionally release journalist Al-Raih Essam Jaxa. According to the SJS, Jaxa was forced out of his car at a checkpoint on his way back from an assignment & has been held incommunicado since August 2 buff.ly/jLCgeQA
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Sudanese journalist detained by armed group in Al Jazirah
The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate demands the immediate release of journalist Al-Raih Essam Jaxa, detained by Sudan Shield Forces.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
#Mali: 1/2 IPI condemns the conviction & sentencing to six months in prison of journalist Chahana Takiou on August 3. Takiou was charged with “undermining the credibility of the state” after he criticised the abuse of cybercrime laws to target journalists buff.ly/ghj0OZK
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Mali journo Takiou jailed for six months
Malian journalist Chahana Takiou was sentenced on Monday to a 12-month prison term, six months of which are to be served behind bars, by the National Cybercrime Unit following comments criticizing…
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🇦🇿 #Azerbaijan: IPI condemns the denial of adequate medical care to imprisoned Ulvi Hasanli and Nargiz Absalamova of @abzasmedia.bsky.social. IPI urges the authorities to ensure the journalists receive adequate medical treatment and reiterates our call for their immediate release.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🇳🇮 #Nicaragua: Five years ago, authorities seized La Prensa’s newsroom and imprisoned its general manager amid the Ortega-Murillo regime’s authoritarian crackdown on independent media, dissident voices, and political opponents. buff.ly/6W9iqwK
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Nicaragua: Crackdown on independent media escalates ahead of elections – ipi.media
Press freedom in Nicaragua has taken a turn for worse in past weeks as long-time president Daniel Ortega and his government have continued their authoritarian crackdown on independent media,…
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Register for the second and last info session to learn more about Transition Accelerator on August 19 | 14:00 CEST. You will be able to ask your questions directly to the Media Innovation team and strengthen your application. ✍️ Register: buff.ly/3DOKTmT ✅️ Apply by September 9, 2026
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🇭🇺 #Hungary: IPI and members of @casecoalition.bsky.social have urged Hungary to adopt a strong anti-SLAPP law and engage in meaningful dialogue with civil society experts. 🔗 Read the letter here👇️ buff.ly/OSDV85y
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Hungary: IPI and CASE partners write to Ministers calling for strong anti-SLAPP law – ipi.media
IPI urges Hungary to adopt a strong anti-SLAPP law, expand protections to domestic cases, and engage in meaningful consultation with CSOs.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
📢 The UNCOVERED 2026 agenda is live now! Two days of investigative cross-border journalism from across Europe. Practical workshops, cross-border projects, mentoring, networking + the #IJ4EU Impact Award ceremony! Check what's in store and see you in Budapest next month! buff.ly/CMTP9e6
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IJ4EU UNCOVERED 2026: What’s on the agenda? - IJ4EU
The curtain is up on 17-18 September in Budapest: The agenda for UNCOVERED 2026 is officially live!
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
We are hosting the second info session for Transition Accelerator. Join to hear more about the programme and ask questions to our Media Innovation team. 🗓️ Join the info session on August 19 2026 | 14:00 CEST ✍️ Register: buff.ly/3DOKTmT ✅️ Apply by September 9, 2026
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🇬🇷#Greece: IPI welcomes the passing of a new law by the Greek Parliament which both transposes the EU’s 2024 Anti-SLAPP Directive and introduces strong domestic safeguards for journalists facing abusive litigation. Read our full statement👇 buff.ly/Yjhwlc7
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Greece: IPI welcomes strong anti-SLAPP law as welcome boost for press freedom – ipi.media
IPI welcomes strong anti-SLAPP law in Greece as welcome boost for press freedom
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🇬🇪#Georgia: IPI and our global network today mark one year since the sentencing of #WorldPressFreedomHero Mzia Amaglobeli to two years of unjust and disproportionate imprisonment and renew our call for her immediate release. Read our full statement👇 buff.ly/kLJS7Un
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
🇵🇪 #Peru: As President Keiko Fujimori takes office, IPI urges Peruvian authorities to cease the weaponisation of political power against IPI World Press Freedom Hero Gustavo Gorriti, who exposed widespread political and judicial corruption in Peru. buff.ly/r6Qq9iP
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Peru: IPI alarmed by renewed attacks on World Press Freedom Hero Gustavo Gorriti
IPI expresses outrage over new legal threats targeting IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero Gustavo Gorriti in retaliation for his investigative journalism, which exposed widespread political and…
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Join the conversation: IPI is hosting a webinar on August 12 to discuss research findings on the threats #SLAPPs pose to environmental and climate journalists in Africa & the solutions we can put in place to address them. Register here: buff.ly/4szzCFL Read our report here: buff.ly/rMTI6Yi
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
🇲🇹#Malta: IPI continues to closely follow the ongoing criminal trial in Valetta of the alleged mastermind behind the murder of Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Yesterday, Daphne's son Matthew took the stand👇
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Daphne Caruana Galizia was investigating suspected corruption when killed, jury told
Journalist’s son says his mother was examining leak from Electrogas, part owned by Yorgen Fenech who is on trial
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