ARTE Europe Weekly: Why is Europe’s Public Media Under Threat?
European public service broadcasters are under growing political and financial pressure, while also having to contend with fake news and propaganda. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Albania’s TikTok Ban Violated Free Expression, Court Rules
Journalists' union welcomes ruling that says government-imposed one-year ban on social media platform was a 'violation of freedom of expression and freedom of the press'. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Turkish Former Business Leaders Sentenced for ‘Disinformation’
Two former senior leaders of Turkey’s largest business association were handed jail terms for criticising government policies – but they will not actually go to prison. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Albanian Law Only Partially Decriminalising Defamation Disappoints Media Groups
New changes to the Albanian criminal code that only partially abolish defamation as an offence have been criticised by media freedom organisations, citing concerns over freedom of speech. KAYNAK: Balkan…
Turkish Media Regulator Embraces New Role: Stifling Dissent
Vowing to protect the nation’s moral welfare, the Radio and Television Supreme Council imposes content takedowns, temporary bans and financial sanctions in line with the Turkish authorities’ ongoing crackdown on…
Satirical Magazine’s Demise Highlights Turkey’s Free Speech Decline
The downfall of a much-loved satirical cartoon magazine over a comic strip that hardliners claimed ‘insulted religious values’ suggests that humour and caricature are among the many casualties of ongoing…