The Brussels-based International Federation of Journalists has issued reports on a steady return by China to harassment of journalists, since a reprieve at the time of the Olympics;and on a “deadly decade” for reporters worldwide. … Read More »
“Twitter” helped out this month when protestors needed some mass communication tools, in Moldova, the latest problem area in the perpetual watch on freedom. … Read More »
Media in Fiji are under intimidation and the military regime “doesn’t care” about pressure from Australia, the EU or other outside forces, according to the evicted Australian correspondent, Sean Dorney, (picture; with Fiji deportation order).
His comments backed up widespread condemnation of the regime’s attack on the right to free mass media. … Read More »
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) has condemned, 8.4.09, a warning issued by the Slovakian Prime Minister, Robert Fico (picture), over media coverage of what he calls trouble-making extremist groups in neighbouring Hungary. … Read More »
Student representatives in Europe are sceptical about a plan for rating universities to determine which may be “best”; and at work, employers are not being wholly friendly towards Facebook. … Read More »
The European Union has acknowledged the “unprecedented success” British film Slumdog Millionaire received at this year’s 81st Academy Awards in Hollywood.
The film — which had EU funding support — was awarded eight Oscars on Sunday night (22.2.09), including ‘Best Picture’ and ‘Best Director’ for Danny Boyle…