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IPI is a global network with a mission to defend media freedom and support independent journalism wherever they are threatened.

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🇬🇪 #Georgia: IPI is disturbed by the potential exposure of journalists to a chemical agent allegedly used by Georgian law enforcement authorities to disperse protests, which was revealed in a recent BBC investigation.
December 4, 2025 at 11:09 AM
🇺🇦 #Ukraine: Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) and partner organisations strongly oppose any proposals on granting amnesty for potential war crimes committed in the course of Russia’s full-scale invasion, especially for those against journalists.

Read our full statement below👇
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December 4, 2025 at 9:50 AM
🇭🇷#Croatia: IPI is alarmed by far-right Homeland Movement leaders’ announcement to cut funding for Novosti. We call on Homeland Movement to end hostility to media and urge the Council for National Minorities to remain independent and impartial in allocating media funding.
Mapping Media Freedom: Croatia: MP from Croatia's ruling coalition party announced plan to abolish all budgetary funding for weekly Novosti (2025-11-12)
On 12 November 2025, Stipo Mlinarić, an MP from Croatia's ruling coalition party, the Homeland…
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December 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
📢 Happening tomorrow! Join IPI & CCIJ at the next Virtual Newsroom Visit on Dec 3, 11:00 CET 👉 Register: buff.ly/OUTxE98

We'll discuss the power of immersive, interactive experiences for #investigativejournalism & how to build gaming experiences in your newsroom.
December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Join IPI & CCIJ at a webinar, Dec 3, 11:00 CET 👉 Register: buff.ly/OUTxE98

CCIJ will showcase Data Vault Canyon - a groundbreaking multiplayer journalism game built inside Fortnite.

✍️ Don't miss an opportunity to learn about immersive tech & tools for impactful investigative storytelling.
Virtual Newsroom Visit to CCIJ – ipi.media
Learn how newsrooms can gamify investigations through immersive storytelling and metaverse design with CCIJ's Data Vault Canyon on Fortnite
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November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Our press freedom mission to Turkey is underway, led by MFRR partners including @globalfreemedia.bsky.social, @ecpmf.bsky.social, @pressfreedom.bsky.social, RSF Turkey, @article19.bsky.social, SEEMO, @amnesty.org, and OBCT.
November 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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✨ Ya publicada una página ganadora de nuestra #Convocatoria4D:

“Honouring the pioneers. Four decades of exceptional women at the IPI General Assembly” de @globalfreemedia.bsky.social recupera la historia de mujeres que marcaron el periodismo y la libertad de prensa.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:33 AM
🇸🇰 #Slovakia: The fifth country report in our new series of Media Capture Monitoring Reports for 2025 is out. In this one, IPI & @mjrc.bsky.social examine the state of play & compliance with #EMFA in Slovakia. Download👇
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Slovakia: Media Capture Monitoring Report 2025 – ipi.media
The International Press Institute (IPI) and the Media and Journalism Research Center (MJRC) today publish a new report examining media capture in Slovakia in 2025 and the country’s compliance with…
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November 28, 2025 at 9:10 AM
🇷🇴#Romania: IPI & the Media & Journalism Research Center (MJRC) today launch the fourth in our new series of Media Capture Monitoring Reports for 2025, this time putting the focus on Romania.

Download the full report👇
Romania: Media Capture Monitoring Report 2025 – ipi.media
The International Press Institute (IPI) and the Media and Journalism Research Center (MJRC) today launch the fourth in a new series of Media Capture Monitoring Reports for 2025, this time putting the…
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November 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
🇮🇱 #Israel: IPI expresses concern about two new bills that have passed first reading in the Israeli parliament that would have sweeping implications for press freedom and impede the operations of both domestic and international news outlets in Israel.
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Israel: IPI warns against adoption of two new bills that would imperil domestic and international media
If passed, new laws would centralize government control of the media in Israel and open the door for political interference
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November 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
New in our series from #MIFest25 - part 2 of the interviews from the Story Matters featuring Preethi Nallu (Report for the World), in conversation with Anastasiia Marushevska ( Ukrainer International) and Maya Misikir (Sifter).

Read the full summary: buff.ly/mrLfZCy
Story Matters: News entrepreneurs in a disruptive age (Part 2) – ipi.media
Insights from the opening session Story Matters: News entrepreneurs in a disruptive age at the IPI Media Innovation Festival 2025
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November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🇼🇸 Samoa: IPI calls on Samoan Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt to immediately reverse an order banning the Samoa Observer from attending his weekly press conferences, and calls on the prime minister to recommit to the value of a free press.
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Samoa: IPI calls on prime minister to drop ban on Samoa Observer
Ban targets the leading source of independent news in the South Pacific state
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November 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
🇭🇺 #Hungary: IPI condemns the decision by the Trump administration to cut funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Hungarian service and warns the cessation of its operations will further erode media pluralism in the country ahead of the April 2026 election.
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Hungary: RFE service shuttered by Trump administration for 'opposing' ally Orban – ipi.media
The International Press Institute (IPI) today condemns the decision by the Trump administration to cut funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Hungarian service and warns the cessation of its…
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November 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
🇮🇳 #India: IPI joins nine NGOs in urging authorities to take immediate steps to protect Washington Post columnist Rana Ayyub amid escalating threats to her life.

We call on police to open a formal investigation to ensure perpetrators are held accountable.
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India: IPI, partners demand urgent protection for journalist Rana Ayyub following death threats
IPI joins nine press freedom organizations in letter to Indian police commissioner urging further steps to ensure the safety of journalist Rana Ayyub amid escalating threats
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November 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
#Turkey: Two journalists under investigation, one released. Access to news articles was blocked. Here’s our weekly round-up of #pressfreedom developments in the country.
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🇷🇸#Serbia: Following the latest REM Council election, IPI & MFRR partners urge the international community and institutions such as the OSCE and EU to refrain from legitimising this outcome. A complete & democratic election is crucial for #mediafrreedom.
Serbia: Election of REM Council undermines democratic principles – ipi.media
IPI today joins its partners in the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) in expressing renewed concern over the undemocratic process by which the National Assembly conducted the latest election for…
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November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#Hungary: IPI & partners raise alarm about acquisition of country's most-read tabloid by pro-government media group & call on newly established European Board for Media Services to launch an assessment of the merger and its impact on media pluralism👇

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Hungary: New EU Media Board should assess Blikk acquisition by pro-government media group – ipi.media
The International Press Institute (IPI) today joins media freedom partners in in raising alarm about the recent acquisition of Hungary’s most-read tabloid newspaper by a pro-government media group…
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November 21, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🇷🇴 #Romania: IPI raises alarm over appointment of Government Spokesperson Ioana Ene Dogioiu to Romanian Radio Broadcasting Company (SRR), board. The appointment clearly breaches Romanian law & EMFA, and threatens independence of the public service media.👇
Mapping Media Freedom: Romania: Government spokesperson joins SRR Board of Administration, raising independence concerns (2025-11-18)
On 18 November 2025, the Romanian Parliament confirmed the new composition of the Board of…
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November 21, 2025 at 8:52 AM
🇷🇸#Serbia: IPI joins MFRR partners expressing concern over undemocratic process in the election for the REM Council, which represents yet another effort by the ruling majority to retain government influence over the regulator & block democratic reform👇

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Serbia: Election of REM Council undermines democratic principles – ipi.media
IPI today joins its partners in the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) in expressing renewed concern over the undemocratic process by which the National Assembly conducted the latest election for…
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November 20, 2025 at 11:22 AM
🇺🇦 #Ukraine: The IPI global network today condemns the unprecedented Russian attack on the offices of Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne in Dnipro on the night of November 17.

While no one was hurt, the office was severely damaged👇
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November 20, 2025 at 9:16 AM
🇪🇺The European Democracy Shield offers an important opportunity to ensure the safety of journalists and the viability of media. IPI joins #MFRR partners in calling for additional protections for journalists against digital pressures and harmful legislation. #PressFreedom #EMFA #DSA👇
European Democracy Shield: Bolstering independent media at the core of democratic resilience – ipi.media
The European Democracy Shield offers an important opportunity to ensure safety of journalists and media viability.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🇺🇸 #USA: IPI strongly condemns President Trump's shameful defense of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman when questioned by a reporter about the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi while visiting the White House yesterday.
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Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing
The de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia was branded a pariah in 2018 after the killing of a Washington Post columnist. Now, U.S.-Saudi relations are nearing a high point.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Slovak Republic: STVR Halts Reportéri Investigation and Suspends Programme
Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/PR0Oj
Alert submitted by @globalfreemedia.bsky.social & RSF
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November 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🇬🇪 #Georgia: IPI condemns the appeal court verdict upholding the two-year prison sentence against IPI World Press Freedom Hero Mzia Amaglobeli. As the defense plans to appeal this verdict to the Supreme Court, we demand its overturn and Mzia’s immediate release. #FreeMzia
Georgia: IPI denounces appeals court verdict against Mzia Amaglobeli – ipi.media
. As the defense plans to appeal this verdict to the Supreme Court, IPI continues to demand its overturn and Mzia’s immediate release.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
On Oct 24, the IPI Media Innovation Festival 2025 kicked off in Vienna with 5 powerful interviews from media founders, all shaping how we tell stories that matter and how these stories find their audiences.

🔗 Read part 1 of the summary: buff.ly/T8mfAEk
Story Matters: News entrepreneurs in a disruptive age (Part 1) – ipi.media
Insights from the opening session Story Matters: News entrepreneurs in a disruptive age at the IPI Media Innovation Festival 2025
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November 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM