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Council of Europe's Platform for the Protection of Journalism and Safety of Journalists and other CoE work on media freedom #EuropeForFreeMedia #pressfreedom https://fom.coe.int/
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Detention, a tool of censorship❌ Read the analysis from 15 press freedom organisations in the Europe Press Freedom Report 2025, available now ! 👉 go.coe.int/LjTes #EuropeForFreeMedia

🚨The Europe Press Freedom Report is out ! Read the Platform partners call for stronger legal protection for journalists, safeguards against disinformation, and measures to combat media capture and surveillance 👉 go.coe.int/LjTes youtu.be/9YZWRydI7mI #EuropeForFreeMedia

EU Commissioner Michael McGrath: "Threats and attacks against journalists and media professionals are on the rise" Watch @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social video message 👉https://youtu.be/FPQDslVjURE #EuropeForFreeMedia

The Europe Press Freedom Report is out! It highlights the critical challenges journalists face – from covering the war in Ukraine, to dealing with digital surveillance and media capture. It calls for stronger legal protections and measures against disinformation. 📌 www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

🚨 Join Barry McCaffrey at the 👉 mediafreedomforum.co.uk 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=9G1G... Find out more in the Europe Press Freedom Report 2025 by 15 media freedom organisations 👉 fom.coe.int/en/rapports/... #EuropeForFreeMedia

🚨 The Europe Press Freedom Report 2025 is out! Read the analysis and calls for action by 15 media freedom organisations 👉 fom.coe.int/en/rapports/... #EuropeForFreeMedia

🚨 Launch of the Europe Press Freedom Report NOW at the UK Media Freedom Forum Session No. 5 Join us 👉 mediafreedomforum.co.uk #EuropeForFreeMedia

Olga Rudenko from @kyivindependent.com: "there is new evidence emerging that Viktoria Roschyna didn't die of natural causes while in Russian custody."

The Europe Press Freedom Report 2025 is out! Available in English and French 👉 go.coe.int/LjTes #EuropeForFreeMedia

Launch of the Press Freedom Report: Confronting Political Pressure Disinformation & the Erosion of Media Independence 🔴 Today, 10 am (CET) 🎥 youtube.com/live/g0xFkFy... #EuropeForFreeMedia

⏲️ Europe Press Freedom Report 2025 available tomorrow! ✅Data, analysis from 15 press freedom organisations and testimonies Stay tuned to download and read the report! Follow the live presentation at 10am CET tomorrow 👇 go.coe.int/TYndb #EuropeForFreeMedia

📢Partners of the Platform are calling for the immediate release of journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko. Contributor to a regional news outlet of RFE/RL Ukrainian Service, Yesypenko remains in detention in Crimea since March 2021 Alert👉 go.coe.int/bpI5w #EuropeForFreeMedia

📢 Partners of the Safety of Journalists Platform call for the immediate release of Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli! Founder of Batumelebi, detained since 12 Jan, facing up to 7 years in prison. Press freedom at risk! Alert 👉 go.coe.int/NmD9G #EuropeForFreeMedia

Ukraine: Ukrainian Journalist Tetyana Kulyk Killed by Russian Drone in Kyiv Region Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/g60QA Alert submitted by @pressfreedom.bsky.social & @globalfreemedia.bsky.social #EuropeForFreeMedia Photo: Ukrinform

Türkiye: Jinnews Reporter Öznur Değer Detained on Terrorism Charges Find out more👉 go.coe.int/MxrVA Alert submitted by the International Press Institute @globalfreemedia.bsky.social #EuropeForFreeMedia Photo: social media

Georgia: Draft Amendments to Restrict Foreign Funding and Tighten Administrative Control Over Broadcasting Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/yHzkK Alert submitted by the International Press Institute @globalfreemedia.bsky.social #EuropeForFreeMedia

Italian Investigative Journalist @fcancellato.bsky.social Targeted with Paragon Spyware Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/qZjSH Alert submitted by @pressfreedom.bsky.social #EuropeForFreeMedia Photo: social media

Czechia: Exiled Russian Journalist Farida Kurbangaleeva Faces Extradition Request Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/zJ33F Alert submitted by JFJ #EuropeForFreeMedia Photo: social media

Ukrainian journalist Tatiana Kulyk killed in her home by Russian drone attack near Kyiv kyivindependent.com/russian-dron...

🚨 Launch of the Europe Press Freedom Report Press conference - 5 March, 10 a.m. CET You can attend in person at the Residence Palace (room Maelbeek), in Brussels or online via Zoom Register to participate in the online event 👉 go.coe.int/TYndb #EuropeForFreeMedia

Greece: Reporters and Photojournalists Assaulted and Obstructed while Covering Protests Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/4YJTd Alert submitted by @globalfreemedia.bsky.social #EuropeForFreeMedia Photo: social media

Croatia: Novosti Receives Threatening Letter with White Powder Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/hnkrR Alert submitted by @pressfreedom.bsky.social #EuropeForFreeMedia

📢SAVE THE DATE ! 🗓️ 5 March Launch of the Europe Press Freedom Report 🔸Offline in Brussels 🔸Online: link for registration will be available shortly More info ➡️ go.coe.int/TYndb #EuropeForFreeMedia

Sweden: Building of Swedish Public Broadcaster @svtnyheter.bsky.social Vandalised Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/QEf5h Alert submitted by @pressfreedom.bsky.social #EuropeForFreeMedia Photo: SVT

Azerbaijan: Toplum TV Presenter Shahnaz Baylargizi Charged with Smuggling Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/qxRSd Alert submitted by @pressfreedom.bsky.social #EuropeForFreeMedia Photo: Meydan TV

Azerbaijan: Arqument.az Editor in Chief Shamshad Agha Detained in Baku Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/PDLzB Alert submitted by @pressfreedom.bsky.social #EuropeForFreeMedia Photo: Meydan TV

Kyiv, 3:40am, 24 Feb 2022 - Russia’s full-scale war began. Three years on, Ukraine stands. We honour its resilience and the journalists who gave their lives. The fight for freedom goes on. #StandWithUkraine

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Georgia: Police Assaults, Obstructs, Harasses Georgian Journalists Covering Renewed Protests Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/2B6oI Alert submitted by @pressfreedom.bsky.social, @globalfreemedia.bsky.social, @efjeurope.bsky.social, @ifjglobal.bsky.social & AEJ #EuropeForFreeMedia

Romania: B1TV Camera Operator Attacked, Digi24 Reporter Threatened and Harassed by Protesters Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/OZt2C Alert submitted by @globalfreemedia.bsky.social, @efjeurope.bsky.social, @ifjglobal.bsky.social & @rsf.org #EuropeForFreeMedia Photo: Digi24

Denmark: Russian Law Firm Targets Danwatch with Threatening Letters Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/g1NjV Alert submitted by @ecpmf.bsky.social #EuropeForFreeMedia

Czechia: Neovlivní Editor-in-chief Sabina Slonková Under Police Protection Over Threats Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/EqxrJ Alert submitted by @globalfreemedia.bsky.social, @efjeurope.bsky.social, @ifjglobal.bsky.social & @rsf.org #EuropeForFreeMedia Photo: social media

Ukraine: Several Media Offices in Kyiv Damaged in Russian Shelling Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/Yo2fe Alert submitted by the IPI @globalfreemedia.bsky.social, @efjeurope.bsky.social & @ifjglobal.bsky.social #EuropeForFreeMedia Photo: Muzhdabaev/YouTube

Italy: Rai 1 and Canale 5 Crews Shot at While on Assignment Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/P8Mgr Alert submitted by @globalfreemedia.bsky.social, @efjeurope.bsky.social & @ifjglobal.bsky.social #EuropeForFreeMedia Photo: Canale 5

Italy: La Repubblica Journalist Salvo Palazzolo Threatened by Mafia Group Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/m58iP Alert submitted by @globalfreemedia.bsky.social, @efjeurope.bsky.social& @ifjglobal.bsky.social #EuropeForFreeMedia Photo: social media

Türkiye: Seven Journalists Detained in House Raids on Terrorism Charges Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/yN78J Alert submitted by @globalfreemedia.bsky.social, AEJ, @efjeurope.bsky.social & @ifjglobal.bsky.social #EuropeForFreeMedia

RFE/RL Journalist Kuznechyk Released After More Than 3 Years In Belarus Prison www.rferl.org/a/rfe-journa...

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

Georgia: Journalists Fined Over Solidarity Protest for Mzia Amaglobeli’s Release Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/uYeu0 Alert submitted by JFJ, @efjeurope.bsky.social & @ifjglobal.bsky.social #EuropeForFreeMedia

ECtHR judgment concerning Russia: legislation introduced to stifle dissent about war in Ukraine, multiple violations of the Convention www.echr.coe.int/w/judgment-c...

Ukraine: TSN Reporting Crew Under Russian Fire Near Kharkiv, Camera Operator Wounded Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/nn5dc Alert submitted by the IPI @globalfreemedia.bsky.social #EuropeForFreeMedia Photo: 1+1 Media

Russian Federation: Benjamin Quénelle, correspondent for the French daily @lemonde.fr, stripped of his accreditation Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/ChOOp Alert submitted by @efjeurope.bsky.social, @ifjglobal.bsky.social & @globalfreemedia.bsky.social #EuropeForFreeMedia