Based on the provided web search results and the given context, here are some additional examples of taxpayer spending on news and media content: Government Agencies Subscriptions: Many government agencies subscribe to news outlets to stay informed about current events, policy changes, and industry developments. For instance: – The U.S. Department of Defence subscribes to … Read more
Global Surge in Imprisoned Journalists: A Wake-Up Call for Press Freedom The number of journalists imprisoned worldwide has reached alarming levels, with 2023 marking the highest figures since 2022. Judy Ginsburg, head of an American non-governmental association dedicated to defending press freedom, stated in a recent report that this trend “should serve as a wake-up … Read more
mozambique is grappling with the aftermath of deadly post-election violence that claimed over 90 lives between October and December 2024. The disputed election results, which saw the ruling Frelimo party retain power, have sparked outrage and protests from the opposition. Tensions escalated dramatically following the assassination of two relatives of prominent opposition figure Venâncio Mondlane … Read more
Russian newspaper Sobesednik was the only one to publish a photo of opposition leader Alexei Navalny after his death. The newspaper ‘Interlocutor’the only one that opened on its cover with an image of the opposition leader, Alexei Navalnyshortly after his sudden death in prison, announced on Tuesday its closure after being declared a foreign agent. … Read more
ep NOS news•today, 6:33 p.m Mitra Nazar Journalist from Turkey, now in Georgia Mitra Nazar Journalist from Turkey, now in Georgia Tens of thousands of Georgians crossed the water on Saturday night. They walked from all corners of the capital Tbilisi to Europe Square, on the banks of the Kura River, to demonstrate. The turnout … Read more
Within the framework of the signing of the Santiago +30 Declaration, representatives of global journalism and academic authorities highlighted the relevance of this initiative that reaffirms the commitment to press freedom as a pillar of democracy. In a ceremony held at the Central House of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, the rector Ignacio Sánchez … Read more
ANPJournalists in the House of Representatives NOS news•today, 06:00 After Norway, Denmark and Sweden, the Netherlands had the highest level of press freedom in the world last year. This is evident from an annual report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Onward ranked by 180 countries The Netherlands has moved up two places, from 6th to … Read more
Julian Assangethe founder of WikiLeaks, is in danger. His extradition to the United States is one step away from being completed, after remaining in the hands of the British authorities since 2019, and after being found asylum in the Ecuadorian embassy in London since 2012. After two days of deliberations, on February 20 and 21, … Read more
Within the framework of the 10 years of combat against impunity for crimes against journalists imposed by the United Nations, we cannot stop turning towards countries locked in an authoritarian regime and this is the case of Venezuela. Just 10 years coincide with madurismo and the figures are not encouraging at all, contrary to progress, … Read more
This lawsuit could have cost Lukas Hässig his existence: In December, the Swiss financial journalist announced that the major Swiss bank Credit Suisse, which was still independent at the time, had filed a lawsuit against him and his portal Inside Paradeplatz. The blog, almost a one-man operation, is read intensively in banking circles. Irrespective of … Read more