press freedom

The Greek media orgnizations banned are the public Broadcaster ERT, MEGA TV, Proto Thema, and Skai

An association of international media outlets, comprised of 50 journalists representing 13 organizations, conducted an investigation under the auspices of Forbidden Stories

Today the Council adopted a law to protect persons who speak out on matters of public interest against abusive lawsuits meant to silence them. Persons targeted by so called strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP), typically journalists and human rights defenders, will benefit from a number of procedural safeguards and measures. These safeguards and measures […]

Under the new law, adopted by 464 votes in favor to 92 against and 65 abstentions, EU member states would be obliged to protect media independence, while all forms of interventions in editorial decisions will be banned

Commercial trademarks for 'Eleftherotypia', which means freedom of the press in Greek, was recently purchased by Alter Ego Media

The Council of Europe is calling on governments to take determined action to protect journalists, address threats, and to enforce media freedom standards

However, on a global level, the country has managed over the last decades to significantly improve its standing, moving from 41st spot in 2009 and 52nd in 2021 to 25th spot in 2021

The disparaging resolution, approved by MEPs from the Socialists, Liberals, Greens, and Left, equates Greece with Viktor Orban's Hungary concerning the rule of law, press freedom, and individual liberties

The President of the German Journalists' Association (DJV), talks to tovima.com about the media. And he is adamant about its function: “Our job,” he says, “the job of the free press, is to control the government.”