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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Georgia is jailing journalists for doing their job. Join the discussion on #MziaAmaglobeli’s imprisonment, the wave of arrests since 2024 & how to defend media freedom. Organised by @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social in partnership with us. www.mfrr.eu/jailed-for-d... #FreeMzia #DayoftheImprisonedWriter

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Jailed for dissent: Georgian journalists and writers under crackdown

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

“My colleagues are in mortal danger simply for doing their job", Mzia wrote from her prison cell. "For me to stay silent now would be to betray them, myself and about 60 other political prisoners in Georgia today. " IPI reiterates call for Mzia’s immediate release. #FreeMzia

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

🇬🇪 #Georgia: IPI member and unjustly jailed journalist Mzia Amaglobeli has urged Europe not to abandon Georgia to Russia, and to support independent media and civil society fighting for freedom “with our pens, our voices, and our bodies.” #FreeMzia 👇 buff.ly/yGlLL0L

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

🇦🇹 Austria: From smear campaigns to threats against the public broadcaster's independence, journalists remain a major target of Austria’s far-right Freedom Party.🎙️In this episode of Media Freedom in Focus, we discuss #PressFreedom in Austria with Lina Paulitsch of @falter.at👇

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Media Freedom in Focus: Independent journalism in Austria faces a far-right threat – ipi.media

Latest episode of Media Freedom in Focus examines Austria's Freedom Party's smear campaigns against journalists

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Teona Sekhniashvili @teonas.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

The verdict in Mzia’s case will be delivered tomorrow. Our position is clear: the charges against her are disproportionate and politically motivated. Mzia must be freed. Read the full statement she delivered to the Court on Monday here 👉 lnkd.in/d32t2MGZ #FreeMzia

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

🇬🇪 While Georgian Dream ruling party attempts to consolidate authoritarian rule in a matter of months, IPI renews its call on the EU and its member states to step up pressure on GD and and halt Georgia’s rapid descent into authoritarianism.

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Georgia: Urgent action required as ruling party accelerates efforts to silence independent media – ipi.media

IPI warns of the dire state of press freedom in Georgia. Each day, Georgia moves closer to becoming a fully consolidated authoritarian state.

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Coda Story @codastory.com · 15/06/2025

“Not all minds are captured in this country.” @irmadimitradze.bsky.social on the fight for press freedom in Georgia and why it matters far beyond its borders, in conversation with @mariaressa.bsky.social, @caoilfhionn.bsky.social, and @jodieginsberg.bsky.social at #ZEG2025.

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

🇰🇬 #Kyrgyzstan: IPI condemns the arrests of multiple staff members of investigative media outlet Kloop and demands the immediate release of two journalists placed in pretrial detention. We call for an end to the escalating crackdown on #PressFreedom in the country.

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Kyrgyzstan: IPI condemns multiple arrests of Kloop staff in latest media crackdown – ipi.media

IPI demands the immediate release of camera operator employee of the Kyrgyz investigative media outlet, Kloop.

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Council of Europe Media Freedom @coemediafreedom.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Georgia: Adjara Times Journalist Sulkhan Meskhidze Forcibly Removed from City Council Session Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/ct6YB Alert submitted by @globalfreemedia.bsky.social & JFJ #EuropeForFreeMedia

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Council of Europe Media Freedom @coemediafreedom.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Freelance British Journalist @willneal.bsky.social Denied Entry to Georgia Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/nYCUw Alert submitted by @globalfreemedia.bsky.social & JFJ #EuropeForFreeMedia Photo: social media

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

🇰🇬 IPI is alarmed by the arrests of several former and current journalists of Kloop, winner of the IPI-IMS Free Media Pioneer Award. These arrests are the latest step of unprecedented crackdown on #FreePress in Kyrgyzstan. We demand the immediate release of the arrested journalists. buff.ly/oK3bAet

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Kloop Journalists Arrested as Kyrgyzstan Tightens Grip on Press

Kyrgyz authorities have detained four current and former members of the investigative outlet Kloop, in a continued crackdown on independent media.

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

We reiterate our call for Mzia’s immediate release and stand in full solidarity with her family and colleagues. Join IPI and 345 journalists, press freedom advocates and CSOs in demanding Mzia's release 👇 buff.ly/Vq0Trxz

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Free Mzia Today

The undersigned journalists, newsrooms, press freedom advocates, human rights defenders, and journalists’ organizations, call upon the Georgian authorities to immediately release veteran journalist…

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Mzia’s arrest is a clear attempt by the ruling Georgian Dream party to silence critical voices, intimidate independent journalists, and dismantle what is left of the free press in the country.

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Slovakia: IPI condemns the passing of a restrictive law that requires NGOs to prepare a transparency report and disclose information related to the management of public funds. We urge President Pellegrini to refrain from signing the law.

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News digest: House passes what activists and civic organisations call Russian law - The Slovak Spectator

Tempestuous times ahead of Slovak weather agency, Slovak singer at Eurovision not representing Slovakia, and tip on where to spend Easter.

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

🇬🇪IPI condemns dismissal of Public Broadcaster journalists Vasil Ivanov-Chikovani and Nino Zautashvili. We stand with GPB journalists silenced for resisting political control and demand their reinstatement.https://buff.ly/SdLpfks

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Mapping Media Freedom: Georgia: Georgian Public Broadcaster fires two journalists who criticised its editorial policy, takes disciplinary action against four other employees (2025-04-11)

On 11 April 2025, two journalists at the Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB), Vasil Ivanov-Chikovani,…

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Publika.ge @publikage.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

2/ 'Indigo' journalist Saba Sordia was arrested by police in Tbilisi near Marjanishvili metro station for allegedly disobeying a lawful order during an ID check. He is charged under Article 173 of the Administrative Offenses Code. #TerrorinGeorgia

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

🇬🇪 IPI is disturbed by the detention of Saba Sordia, a journalist with the independent media organization Indigo Magazine. We stand in solidarity with Indigo Magazine and Sordia, and demand his immediate release.

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Mapping Media Freedom: Georgia: Journalist Saba Sordia of Indigo Magazine arrested on administrative charges (2025-04-06)

On 6 April 2025, Saba Sordia, a journalist with the independent media outlet Indigo Magazine, was…

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

🇬🇪IPI condemns adoption of new Foreign Agent Law, introducing harsh penalties, including fines of up to $10,000 and imprisonment of up to five years. We urge its withdrawal and reiterate our call on Georgian government to stop persecuting independent media.

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Georgia: Independent journalism and media pluralism on the brink

IPI joins the undersigned press freedom, journalists, and freedom of expression organizations in expressing deep concern over the recently proposed legislation, increasing threats to journalists'…

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

#Turkey: Journalists attacked by police & detained after formal charging of Istanbul Mayor. IPI condemns Turkish govt's systematic efforts to obstruct journalists' work & restrict public access to information of huge public interest. 👉Read our statement: buff.ly/dRknKk2

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Teona Sekhniashvili @teonas.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Here's a story of resistance and defiance. “I truly believe that the truth will ultimately prevail. We personally may not win, and I may find myself behind bars very soon. But that doesn’t mean this belief will be shaken,” @netgazeti.org's Eter Turadze told me. Watch the interview here 👇

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Eter Turadze on Batumelebi's Story of Resilience

YouTube video by Media Freedom Rapid Response

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

🎉Registration is now open! Get your early bird ticket for #IPIWoCo 🗓 23–25 Oct, Vienna. 🌐 Join one of the biggest global gatherings of journalists, editors & media leaders at the @globalfreemedia.bsky.social World Congress: "Defending the Future of Free Media” 👉 buff.ly/wGmQJIc

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

🇬🇪 A new wave of repressive legislation threatens Georgian independent journalism with imminent extinction. We call to the EU to place effective pressure on the Georgian Dream ruling party to withdraw the new legislation impacting media and halt the broader crackdown on journalism and civil society.

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Georgia: Independent Journalism and Media Pluralism on the Brink

IPI joins the undersigned press freedom, journalists, and freedom of expression organizations in expressing deep concern over the recently proposed legislation, increasing threats to journalists'…

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

🟣 Mzia Amaglobeli, founder of @Batumelebi&Netgazeti. Despite threats and attacks, Mzia continues to fight for media freedom, serving local communities through public service journalism. Since January 2025, she's unjustly detained - #FreeMzia: buff.ly/WJcFFmP

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

In honor of #InternationalWomensDay #IWD, we're spotlighting journalists from IPI's global network who remain steadfast in their commitment to #pressfreedom, even in the most challenging media landscapes. 🌐 Meet just a few of our inspiring members👇#IPI75

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

🇬🇪 IPI joins partner organizations of @coemediafreedom.bsky.social in calling for the immediate release of Mzia Amaglobeli, Founder & Director of @netgazeti.org and IPI global network member, ahead of her court hearing. 👉Join IPI's call and demand Mzia's release: buff.ly/q7M26tE #FreeMzia

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David Enrich @davidenrich.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

NEW: Voice of America is in upheaval. Journalists are facing HR investigations for comments critical of Trump. One of VOA's highest-profile journalists was put on leave today after a Trump aide called him a traitor. And the White House bureau chief was reassigned. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/b...

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Voice of America Journalists Face Investigations for Comments About Trump

The broadcaster placed a longtime journalist on leave amid growing concerns about its editorial independence.

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Teona Sekhniashvili @teonas.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Join us next Tuesday as we discuss the press freedom situation in Europe, delving into the findings of our monitoring work in 2024.

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Teona Sekhniashvili @teonas.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

"The world is looking at the body of truth that is dying and bleeding before our eyes. I beg you, if you can’t stop the bleeding, at least don’t turn away from the sight of blood." A must-read op-ed by Ukrainian writer Oleksandr Mykhed. 👇 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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The world is listening to Russia again. From the ruins of Ukraine, it makes me want to scream | Oleksandr Mykhed

The massacre in Bucha, the mass graves in Izium – it is as if these atrocities never happened. Now the truth is being taken out and shot, says writer Oleksandr Mykhed

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

#Slovakia: Last week, IPI was in #Bratislava to attend events commemorating the seventh anniversary of murder of journalist Ján Kuciak & his fiancée Martina Kušnírová. To mark the anniversary, IPI & the MFRR also published a new report. Download🔽 buff.ly/43cHN9y

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

All we need for peace in Ukraine is for Russian soldiers to return to Russia.

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Teona Sekhniashvili @teonas.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Today in Vienna. Glory to Ukraine! #SlavaUkraini! 🇺🇦

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

🇸🇰#Slovakia: IPI’s Jamie Wiseman & @teonas.bsky.social were in Bratislava yesterday to mark the 7-year anniversary of murder of Slovak investigative journalist Jan Kuciak & his fiancé Martina Kušnírová, and joined Slovak journalists on stage to support their renewed call for full justice. #AllforJan

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Veteran Georgian journalist and member of IPI’s Global Network, Mzia Amaglobeli, is being arbitrarily held in pre-trial detention. She faces four to seven years in jail. Join us in calling for her immediate release #FreeMzia 👉 buff.ly/41q3QIP

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

#US: IPI today urges the Trump administration to reverse its decision to bar @AP from White House events, briefings & press pool trips. We firmly oppose the attempt to punish the AP for its independent editorial decisions. Read our full statement🔽

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U.S: IPI urges Trump administration to end AP restrictions

The International Press Institute (IPI) today urges the Trump administration to reverse its decision to bar the Associated Press (AP) from White House events and Air Force One press pool trips. The…

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

📢 #FreeMzia Today! We demand the release of veteran journalist and IPI global network member and Founder of @netgazeti.org Mzia Amaglobeli: buff.ly/4gaDqyA 👉 Support this call by reposting and spreading the word in your network!

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Irma Dimitrdze @irmadimitradze.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

📌 Mzia Amaghlobeli has dedicated her life to the freedom of #Georgia and to the cause of freedom in general. Today, when we call for freedom for Mzia, we are also calling for #freedom for Georgia, for all political prisoners, and for everyone standing up against dictatorship! @netgazeti.org ✊

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Publika.ge @publikage.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

"No to Russian Dictatorship!" On day 80 of continuous #GeorgiaProtests, citizens gather at Europe Square, marching to Parliament via Rustaveli Ave. The demands remain unchanged: the release of those arrested during the rallies and the announcement of new parliamentary elections.

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Rusudan Djakeli @rusudandjakeli.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

As we like to say in Georgian, 'Our river of people will never stop flowing'. 80 days of nonstop #Georgiaprotests.

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Media and Journalism Research Center @mjrc.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

It was a great experience working with @globalfreemedia.bsky.social on this report, which compares the state of media capture and the potential of the European Media Freedom Act to combat it across seven European countries. Written by Marius Dragomir and Zsuzsa Detrekoi.

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Teona Sekhniashvili @teonas.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Next Thursday, I will be speaking about foreign agent laws in Europe and their impact on press freedom and digital rights, with a focus on the cases of #Georgia, #Slovakia, #Hungary, and #Bosnia. #ForeignAgentLaws #PressFreedom #DigitalRights Sign up here👇

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Interior Ministry appealed to court against!!! Lekso Keshelashvili of Publika, who was beaten by the police on 29 November. They accuse him of petty hooliganism and police disobedience. Police also took away two of his cameras and never returned them.

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Ricardo Gutiérrez @molenews1.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

#Georgia: shame on Georgian public broadcaster GPB! @efjeurope.bsky.social in full solidarity with suspended journalist Vasil Ivanov-Chikovani.

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Council of Europe Media Freedom @coemediafreedom.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Georgia: News Anchor Vasil Ivanov-Chikovani Suspended after Protesting Political Influence at Georgian Public Broadcaster Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/VoQAx Alert submitted by @globalfreemedia.bsky.social, @efjeurope.bsky.social & @ifjglobal.bsky.social #EuropeForFreeMedia Photo: social media

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Teona Sekhniashvili @teonas.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Happy to have contributed to the MFRR Monitoring Report, which provides a thorough overview of the press freedom situation in EU member states and candidate countries. It's a must-read for anyone interested in press freedom in Europe.

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

… when a terrorist state “wants peace” 👇🏻 #stoprussianterror #russiaISaterroriststate

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Katie Shoshiashvili @kshoshiashvili.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Georgian investigative journalism media Studio Monitori set up a petition demanding d the immediate release of Mzia Amaghlobeli, a journalist, Ivanishvili's prisoner of consicence who's on a hunger strike for a month now. The world must not stay silent. www.change.org/p/mzia-amagh...

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Mzia Amaghlobeli: A Journalist’s Fight for Freedom

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

"TV Imedi has a stated goal — to prevent the opposition from gaining power — a goal former employees say has overtaken all questions of ethics." This article is based on the accounts from former Imedi TV employees, absolutely recommend! oc-media.org/a-cog-in-the...

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A cog in the ‘machine of evil’: ex-TV Imedi employees on working for Georgian Dream’s spin machine

TV Imedi has a stated goal — to prevent the opposition from gaining power — a goal former employees say has overtaken all questions of ethics.

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