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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 2d

(5/5) Access to @sendika.org’s X account was blocked, citing “national security” and “public order.”
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 2d

(4/5) Journalist Mehmet Aslan is under investigation over allegations of membership in a terrorist organization, based on secret witness testimony.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 2d

(3/5) An investigation was launched against @birgun.net editor @kayhanayhan.bsky.social over his reporting and social media posts on student protests following Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu’s detention.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 2d

(2/5) Journalist Abdurrahman Gök faces a new criminal case on terrorism-related charges, reportedly based on secret witness statements.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 2d

(1/5) The broadcast regulator RTÜK has once again sanctioned critical TV channels with administrative fines. Among those penalized are @tele1comtr.bsky.social, @halktvcomtr.bsky.social, and @szctv.bsky.social.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 2d

#Turkey: Critical TV channels were fined. Three journalists faced investigations. Access to a media outlet’s social media account was blocked. Here’s our weekly round-up of #pressfreedom developments in the country.

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 2d

🌐 @gijn.org’s #GIJC25 Pre-Conference Day is Nov 20! Join high-impact, invitation-only workshops at KL Convention Center on tech journalism, global health, & securing sensitive investigations.

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Before the 2025 Global Investigative Journalism Conference officially kicks off, GIJC25 will host a focused day of high-impact workshops and special gatherings led by top investigative journalists…

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 3d

This year’s awards will be presented during a special ceremony at IPI’s 75th anniversary Congress #IPIWoCo25 in Vienna on October 24.
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IPI World Congress and Media Innovation Festival 2025 – ipi.media

Register for the IPI World Congress and Media Innovation Festival 2025, marking IPI's 75th anniversary, taking place in Vienna October 23-25.

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 3d

“This year’s awardees are exemplary of the current threats facing journalists worldwide as authoritarianism gains ground, impunity prevails, and new challenges to freedom of expression emerge,” said IPI Executive Director Scott Griffen.

Our press release ⬇️
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Seven distinguished journalists named recipients of the 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero award

Awards to be presented at IPI’s 75th anniversary World Congress in Vienna on October 24

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 3d

📣 IPI is proud to announce our 2025 World Press Freedom Heroes, who have all displayed tremendous courage and resilience in the fight for free media.

🇬🇪 Mzia Amaglobeli
🇺🇸 Martin Baron
🇵🇸 Mariam Abu Dagga
🇵🇪 Gustavo Gorriti
🇭🇰 Jimmy Lai
🇺🇦 Victoria Roshchyna
🇪🇹 Tesfalem Waldyes

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 3d

On September 28, 🇲🇩 #Moldova conducted an election marred by Russian interference.

While the worst was avoided, independent media still face great risks. We discuss these with Anastasia Nani, Deputy Director at the Centre for Independent Journalism👇
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Anastasia Nani, Deputy Director at the Centre for Independent Journalism (CJI). Credits: Anastasia Nani. Collage by Kasperi Kainulainen / IPI

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 6d

#NIGER: IPI calls on Nigerien authorities to release four journalists jailed in separate cases over the past six months. Niger must stop weaponising cybercrime and national security laws to muzzle and punish the press.

NIGER: Authorities continue crackdown on press; four journalists remain behind bars – ipi.media

The IPI global network is deeply concerned over the imprisonment of four journalists in Niger arrested in separate cases over the past six months and calls on authorities to release them immediately.…

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 6d

🇺🇦 #Ukraine: The IPI global network today strongly condemns the Russian drone strike that killed French photojournalist Antoni Lallican, and injured Ukrainian photojournalist George Ivanchenko.

Our statement👇
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 8d

#Ukraine: IPI is deeply saddened the death of French photojournalist Antoni Lallican in Russian drone strike today while traveling in eastern Donbas. Kyiv Independent photographer Hryhoriy Ivanchenko was wounded. IPI express our condolences to Lallican’s family & colleagues.

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 9d

(3/3) Journalist @furkankarabay.bsky.social, imprisoned for over 4 months in a separate case, was acquitted of two charges over his reporting, but fined for "insulting" an official.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 9d

(2/3) Four employees of @lemandergi.bsky.social have been released under judicial control, facing charges of “inciting hatred” for a controversial cartoon.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 9d

(1/3) @sozcugazete.bsky.social correspondent @evrendemirdas.bsky.social was attacked by three unidentified assailants after covering a municipal meeting.
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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 9d

#Turkey: One journalist was assaulted while covering a meeting. Four employees of Leman magazine were released. Here’s our weekly round-up of #pressfreedom developments in the country.

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 9d

🇵🇰 #Pakistan: IPI is alarmed by yesterday’s raid of the National Press Club by Islamabad police, during which several journalists were assaulted.

Those responsible must be held accountable for this blatant attack on press freedom.
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Uproar after police rampage at capital’s press club

ISLAMABAD: In a new low for press freedom in the country, almost a dozen police officials stormed the National Press...

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 9d

💫 Less than 50 days until @gijn.org's #GIJC25 in Malaysia!

15 tracks & 150+ sessions, over 300 speakers — including ~100 from Asia.

Can’t-miss panels on data shortage, algorithm investigations, environmental justice, war crimes, & more.

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GIJC25 Program Sneak Peek — Can’t Miss Expert Panels and Workshops

With 15 different conference tracks and more than 150 planned sessions and workshops, GIJC25 will feature a wealth of esteemed journalists, data gurus, and subject matter experts.

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 10d

#Czhecia: Ahead of the start of the Czech parliamentary elections tomorrow, IPI and our Czech National Committee again renew our call, issued jointly with partners, for cross-party support for #mediafreedom and independent journalism.

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Czech Republic: Ten demands for maintaining media freedom ahead of election – ipi.media

Media freedom groups underscore importance of cross party support for independent journalism and media freedom as part of a democratic society.

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 11d

#Spain: IPI is alarmed by online campaign against journalist & author Cristina Fallarás by far-right party Vox, which is urging supporters to report her to authorities & offering a pre-written complaint to submit to the Prosecutor’s Office. More info👇

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Mapping Media Freedom: Spain: Far-right party Vox targets journalist Cristina Fallarás with coordinated smear campaign (2025-09-25)

On 25 September 2025, far-right party Vox launched an online harassment campaign against journalist…

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 12d

⌛ Just a few hours left to register for the #IPIWoCo25!

📢Explore the speaker list, timeschedule, and get your ticket today: buff.ly/XLgM1SO

ℹ️ Due to high demand, we are closing the registration on Sept 30, 00:00 CET.

IPI World Congress and Media Innovation Festival 2025 – ipi.media

Register for the IPI World Congress and Media Innovation Festival 2025, marking IPI's 75th anniversary, taking place in Vienna October 23-25.

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 12d

IPI joins partners in writing to governments of Czech Republic, Germany & Italy urging them to support a partial or full suspension of EU-Israel Association Agreement to protect journalists in #Gaza & advance access to independent reporting⬇️

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IPI jointly calls on Member States back EU action in response to killing of journalists in Gaza – ipi.media

The International Press Institute (IPI) today joined press freedom and journalist organizations in writing to the governments of Czech Republic, Germany, and Italy urging them to support a partial or…

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International Press Institute (IPI) @globalfreemedia.bsky.social · 12d

#Bulgaria: #Mediafreedom faces entrenched challenges in a climate of political polarisation & legislative inertia, with urgent action needed to push forward both domestic and EU-mandated reforms. Read the key findings of our recent mission👇

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Bulgaria: Press freedom undermined by political polarisation and delayed reforms – ipi.media

Bulgaria is lagging behind in implementing the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), in force since August this year.

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