Focus On Poland: Pressure on independent media
Despite an improvement in press freedom, Poland’s independent media continues to suffer under the PiS government.
Slovenia: Media freedom groups back legislative efforts to depoliticise public media
PMA and other media freedom groups back reform introduced in Slovenia, aimed at limiting political interference over RTV SLO.
RTHK’s new head signals broadcaster’s continued decline
The appointment of a senior civil servant to head RTHK shows the revolving door between government and the broadcaster.
Bangladesh: Proposed regulations leave press freedom in peril
There are fears proposed legislation exerting strict controls over online posts would present another threat to press freedom in Bangladesh.
UK Government launches national action plan to protect journalists
The UK Government has published its first national action plan outlining its approach to improving the safety of journalists in the UK.
Shutdowns, layoffs and court cases: The clampdown on independent media in the Philippines continues
The ongoing repression of independent media in the Philippines is proving disastrous at a time when trusted and timely news is needed more than ever.