Journalism

2023 was a landmark year for Kathimerini English Edition as it celebrated the 25th anniversary of its partnership with the New York Times.

Journalistic confidentiality must be respected by everyone and cannot be protected a la carte, depending on who is behind a journalistic investigation.

We need investigative journalism, as long as it respects the elementary code of conduct, in order to exercise control and create a legitimate fear of publicizing criminal acts, or simply irresponsible handling of events.

Our work, that of a journalist, is increasingly fraught with challenges worldwide. A poignant example of this was evident after the recent bombing of a hospital in Gaza, where even renowned media organizations like The New York Times and the BBC found themselves in the position of having to issue apologies or explanations for their coverage.

STRASBOURG - The European Parliament has approved proposals for an EU media freedom law aimed at protecting reporters from political interference, allowing them to keep sources secret and ensuring media pluralism across the bloc. At the same time, obstacles to media freedom are becoming increasingly apparent across the continent.

The European Commission has noted progress in the Slovenian justice system, media freedom and the fight against corruption, but also pointed to challenges in its latest Rule of Law Report. It urged the country to take additional measures, including to protect journalists.

As part of our unwavering commitment to fostering journalistic cooperation and knowledge exchange between regions, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our Travel & Reporting Grants Program.

BELGRADE - Serbia's Tanjug News Agency and the Cypriot news agency CNA on Tuesday signed a contract on inter-agency cooperation.

After signing the contract during a Zoom session, Tacno Director Manja Grcic said cooperation with European and global news agencies was very important for Tanjug.

Tacno is the holder of the Tanjug trademarks.

"In 2022, freedom of expression in Bulgaria was subjected to new abuses in the conditions of a full-scale war of Russia against Ukraine.

Marking World Press Freedom day through different activities, media organisations in Balkan and Central Europe countries called on authorities to address growing threats to journalists, treat such threats in courts with a higher priority, and provide a safer environment for the media's daily work.

Slovenia has climbed four spots in the latest World Press Freedom Index to rank 50th among 180 countries. The country has thus moved up from being in a 'problematic situation' to join countries whose press media situation is judged to be 'satisfactory'.