European Federation of Journalists

PROTO THEMA journalists appeal to EC and international journalistic bodies over freedom of Press threat by Greek government

Journalists at Proto Thema have denounced the Greek PM, Alexis Tsipras’s stance, in a resolution, during a general meeting, in the presence of representatives of the Journalists’ Union of the Athens Daily Newspapers (ESIEA), and state they will appeal to all international organisations.

Action Demanded Over Threats to Croatian Journalists

The European Federation of Journalists, EFJ, said on Monday that it felt "deeply concerned by the increase of hate speech and direct threats towards journalists in Croatia while impunity remains rampant".

"An alert will be submitted to the platform of the Council of Europe for the protection of journalism and the safety of journalists," EFJ stated.

Fair Trial Sought for Montenegrin Investigative Reporter

The European and International Federations of Journalists, EFJ/IFJ, together with the Media Union of Montenegro, have called for the release of the investigative journalist Jovo Martinovic, urging the Montenegrin courts to ensure him a fair trial.

They say the case of the reporter, who has been behind bars for almost a year, has given rise to deep concern about the court proceedings.

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