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US Appeals Court Rejects VOA Employee Lawsuit Following Funding Cuts

A US appeals court rejected a lawsuit by Voice of America (VOA) employees who were furloughed and subsequently laid off following the Trump administration's termination of federal funding; approximately 600 employees were affected, and the organization, which broadcast in 49 languages, has ceased op...

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Hungary Faces EU Backlash Over Controversial NGO Law

Hungary's parliament is debating a controversial law that would allow the government to blacklist and defund foreign-funded NGOs and media outlets, prompting an emergency debate in the European Parliament and widespread condemnation from various political groups, who consider this as an attack again...

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Threats Against Journalist Highlight Escalating Violence Against Press in Germany

Journalist Nicholas Potter faces escalating threats, including "wanted" posters with violent imagery, after investigating a Russian-linked media platform and reporting on antisemitism and pro-Palestinian protests; the event discussing journalism under attack had to be moved to a secure location due ...

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Spain Debates Press Conference Reform After Right-Wing Activist Disruption

The Spanish Parliament is debating a reform to sanction those obstructing press conferences, sparked by a right-wing activist's disruption last week; penalties range from temporary suspension to five-year credential revocation, reflecting concerns about misinformation and pseudo-media outlets.

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Trump Shuts Down Voice of America, Impacting Global News Access

President Trump's decision to cut federal funding to Voice of America (VOA) resulted in the layoff of approximately 600 employees and the cessation of broadcasts across all platforms and languages, including Turkish, impacting global access to independent news, especially in countries with restricte...

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Spanish Congress to Sanction Disruptive Journalists

The Spanish Congress is reforming its rules to sanction journalists who intimidate colleagues or disrupt parliamentary work, a measure supported by most parties except the PP and Vox, who allege it will silence dissenting voices.

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EU Editors Condemn Hungary's 'Foreign Agent' Law Threatening Free Press

More than 90 European editors and publishers signed a statement condemning a Hungarian bill that would allow the government to monitor, penalize, and potentially ban organizations receiving foreign funding, including EU grants, drawing parallels to Russia's 'foreign agent' law and warning it could e...

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Hungary to Enact Controversial Transparency Law Amidst Ukraine Accusations

Hungary will enact a controversial transparency law despite EU concerns, with Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó accusing Ukraine of anti-Hungarian propaganda and espionage, highlighting growing tensions and potential impacts on media and NGOs.

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Journalism vs. Misinformation: Combating Polarization in the Digital Age

EL PAÍS director Pepa Bueno and former Washington Post director Martin Baron discussed journalism's role in combating misinformation and polarization in Guatemala City, highlighting the importance of transparency and fact-checking in a digital age.

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Gaza Media Blackout: At Least 222 Journalists Killed in Israeli Reoccupation"

Israel's announced reoccupation of Gaza has led to the deaths of at least 222 journalists, exceeding the death toll of media professionals in major past conflicts; this is a deliberate strategy to enforce a media blackout.

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Estonia's Top Press Freedom Ranking: Stability, Education, and Legal Action

Estonia's high ranking in the 2024 Reporters Without Borders' press freedom index, second only to Norway, is attributed to its stable political climate, diverse media landscape, strong media education, and effective legal action against intimidation attempts, contrasting with its neighbor Russia, wh...

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Israel Approves Controversial Media Reform Despite Concerns Over Political Influence

Israel's Ministerial Committee approved a bill overhauling media regulations, despite Attorney General warnings of increased political influence, dismantling existing regulatory bodies and eliminating safeguards for news independence, sparking concerns about press freedom.

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