European Federation of Journalists

Czech public media funding and governance crisis

17 clusters · 203 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Czech students protest against changes to public media funding

The Czech Republic’s governing coalition, comprising ANO, SPD, and the Motorists, has advanced a proposal to replace household broadcasting fees for Czech Television (ČT) and Czech Radio (ČRo) with direct state budget fu

Political polarization and student unrest in Albania

33 clusters · 556 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Albania: 17-year-old fined 5 million lek following protests

The ‘Autumn Revolution’ in Albania, also known as the ‘Flamingo Revolution’, has entered its 163rd day. Initially sparked by opposition to coastal tourism projects in Sazan and Zvërnec, the movement has expanded into a b

Evolution of journalism amid AI and digital shifts

15 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Journalism institutions address risks and ethics of AI usage

The journalism industry is undergoing a profound transformation as news consumption shifts from traditional media to digital platforms and social media. This transition is characterized by the rapid spread of disinformat

Escalating social media access restrictions in Turkey

5 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Freedom of Expression Association reports over 2,000 X account bans in two months

Turkish authorities have significantly escalated social media access restrictions. Following initial bans on 133 accounts on X, which the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office characterized as an organized network sp

Press freedom and media role in Turkey

3 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Turkey journalists hold nationwide protests against media crackdown

Journalists and media organizations in Turkey have engaged in both professional discourse and public demonstrations regarding the state of the industry. In Antalya and Aydın, journalists' associations held panels to disc

N1 media network ownership and management changes

3 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Alpac Capital faces scrutiny over media acquisitions in Balkans

Following the acquisition of Adria News Network by the Portuguese investment fund Alpac Capital, the N1 television network has undergone significant restructuring. This transition included personnel changes, such as the