freedom of speech
Celebrities
Musk to Pay Costs for Workers Getting in Trouble for Tweets
Elon Musk pledges to cover expenses for individuals who have faced unjust treatment from their employers due to their interactions with X (previously referred to as Twitter).
The wealthy entrepreneur has stated that his company will offer unrestricted financial support...
Charity
Russian Journalist Auctions Nobel Prize to Help Ukraine Refugees
Russian editor Dmitry Muratov's 2021 Nobel Peace Prize sold at auction for a record $103.5 million. Muratov won the award for his efforts in defending freedom of expression but was forced to suspend his independent newspaper's operations in March.
All...
Crime
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
A spokesman for the United States State Department issued an announcement on Tuesday, commemorating the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, urging nations to take action to protect journalists around the world.
At a time when an...
Society
Journalists Win Nobel Peace Prize for Quest for Freedom of Expression
Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2021 for their ongoing efforts to defend freedom of expression in their homes countries of the Philippines and Russia.
In its Friday afternoon announcement, the Nobel committee...
Greece
Anti-Government Websites in Danger of Closing Down
In a move seen only in regimes like Syria, Iran and North Korea, the Greek government tried to close down Indymedia Athens, an anti-governmental website on April 11. The site operates with a team of volunteers who share expenses and...
Greece
European Union of Journalists backs Greek journalist against threats by IMF officer
Yesterday, the European Federation of Journalists stood in favor of a Greek journalist, Zois Tsolis, who was threatened by IMF officer Bob Traa. Mr Traa threatened to stop giving official information to Tsolis' newspaper, To Vima. The Federation said...
Europe
Turkish PM confused about Greece
Criticized by European Commission about press freedom issues in Turkey, Prime Minister Recep T. Erdogan said (they) should be concerned about Greece first. Erdogan also criticized the treatment of Muslim minorities in Greece.
Last week police in Turkey went practically...