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IPI joins Turkish media organisations in launch of campaign against imprisonment of journalists

According to IPI’s Turkey National Committee, over 700 journalists are currently facing lawsuits and the threat of imprisonment.

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Two TV stations have licences revoked, could face criminal charges

International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Privately-run TV stations TVi and 5 Kanal were the only two independent and unbiased channels left in the country, according to the

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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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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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.

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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 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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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

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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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

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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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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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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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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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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