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EFJ Annual Meeting: Journalists’ organisations step up commitment to safety of journalists

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) held its Annual Meeting in The Hague, Netherlands, on 11-12 May 2023. Organised …

In support to end the impunity of crimes against journalists and targeting of journalists in Serbia

Although the Republic of Serbia has undertaken some concrete steps, safety of the journalists has not improved, numerous attacks …

Ukraine: AFP journalist Arman Soldin killed in shelling attack

Journalist Arman Soldin was killed in the afternoon of 9 May 2023 in a shelling attack near Chasiv Yar, …

REM member against dismissal, ban on reality shows: It’s not that simple

Member of the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media (REM) Council Judita Popovic told N1 that reality shows are not …

President lied about links between UM and all regional media

United Media said on Tuesday that Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic lied that the company owns the Jutarnji, Index and …

Tabloids in defence of Government: Pamphlets and new targeting of opposition

Ever since the opposition announced the “Serbia against violence” protest rally Saturday, pro-government tabloids have published a series of …

EFJ Chief says Vucic created image which is not democracy

European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) President Maja Sever told Belgrade daily Danas that Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has built …

Media pluralism in a legal limbo in Serbia

The allocation of national broadcasting frequencies in Serbia highlights the lack of transparency and pluralism in the sector. Frequencies …

Republika Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina): Decriminalise defamation

In our most recent legal analysis, ARTICLE 19 reviews the suggested amendments to the Criminal Code of Republika Srpska …

EFJ launches risk assessment tool for journalists and media outlets

On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) launched its risk assessment tool …