Journalist on trial over article about Greek volunteers’ role in Bosnian massacre
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: A criminal complaint was filed against journalist Takis Michas in July 2009.
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Journalist on trial over article about Greek volunteers’ role in Bosnian massacre
Blockage of YouTube spreads to Google services
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Internet users have been having problems accessing Google services such as Google Analytics, Google AdWords and Google Docs.
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Blockage of YouTube spreads to Google services
STB TV journalists denounce censorship
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Journalists from the “Vikna” programme began gathering evidence of censorship at the time of the presidential campaign.
Journalists denounce censorship on news programme
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: The journalists claim the news director has forbidden them from covering politically-charged content on the TV programme TSN.
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Journalists denounce censorship on news programme
Journalists from Republic of Macedonia/FYROM denied entry into Bulgaria
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Several journalists from TV Sonce were on their way to cover a celebration until customs officials stopped them from crossing into Bulgaria.
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Journalists from Republic of Macedonia/FYROM denied entry into Bulgaria
IMI marks World Press Freedom Day with release of 2009 “Predators of the Press” report
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko was named one of IMI’s “predators” at a press conference with the Kyiv Independent Trade Union of Journalists.
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IMI marks World Press Freedom Day with release of 2009 "Predators of the Press" report
Human rights organisations call on the Kyrgyz government to implement reforms
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: IFEX members joined other human rights organisations in denouncing the deterioration of press freedom under the new interim government in Kyrgyzstan.
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Twenty-four press freedom groups and human rights organisations call on the government to implement reforms
World Press Freedom Day in Europe and Central Asia
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Exhausted from recent political shocks, journalists in Kyrgyzstan gathered on World Press Freedom Day to discuss the challenges they face after the revolution. Dedicated to 3 May, Public Association Journalists (PAJ) showcased its Caricature Exhibition in a museum in Bishkek, a humorous and satirical way to draw attention to free expression violations in the country. The recent overthrow of the regime was reflected in the caricatures
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World Press Freedom Day in Europe and Central Asia
Draft bill gives FSB authority to arrest critical journalists
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: The proposed amendments introduce penalties that range from a fine of up to US$1,710 to a 15-day detention for noncompliance.
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Draft bill gives FSB authority to arrest critical journalists
IRFS pays respect to journalist Elmar Huseynov on World Press Freedom Day
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: “Is there a need for state regulation on the Internet?” is the topic of an IRFS roundtable discussion.
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IRFS pays respect to journalist Elmar Huseynov on World Press Freedom Day
State-owned Internet provider blocks critical news websites
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: News portals Respublika and Respublika-Delovoye Obozreniye often criticize Kazakh authorities for corruption and human rights violations.
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State-owned Internet provider blocks critical news websites
Alleged political pressure at public broadcaster Radio Televizioni Shqiptar
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Diana Kalaja was dismissed from her position as deputy director-general without advance notice.
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Alleged political pressure at public broadcaster Radio Televizioni Shqiptar
Police experts given access to several journalists’ e-mail and instant messaging accounts
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Prosecution of Charter 97 website continues.
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Police experts given access to several journalists’ e-mail and instant messaging accounts
Journalist sentenced, another on trial after publishing critical articles
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Journalist Tayyar Şamil was sentenced to 15 months’ imprisonment and journalist İsmail Saymaz will stand trial on 29 April, both in connection with critical news items.
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Journalist sentenced, another on trial after publishing critical articles
Court sentences mayor to one year in prison for “Kurdistan” reference
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: The court accused Selim Sadak of “using arguments of an illegal organization towards the organization’s aims”.
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Court sentences mayor to one year in prison for "Kurdistan" reference
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