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Democracy under threat around the world, new study shows
Half of the world's countries are suffering democratic decline, ranging from flawed elections to curtailed rights including freedoms of expression and assembly, an intergovernmental watchdog group said on Thursday.
Mining Exec’s Lawsuit Decried as Fresh Assault on Greek Media
Media watchdogs are increasingly worried about the state of the Greek media sector and the "suffocating climate" facing journalists.
Romania’s Drive to Censor ‘Fake News’ Worries Activists
Plesoianu on April 25 invoked article 54 of the decree issued on 16 March by President Iohannis declaring a state of emergency, which has been used to block access to a dozen websites since then.
Turkey’s top media watchdog orders fine, to cease broadcasting of televangelist Harun Yahya’s channel
Turkey’s top media watchdog, the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK), ordered on Feb. 6 to impose a fine and cease broadcasting five times for the channel of controversial TV personality Adnan Oktar, who is known abroad as Harun Yahya.
The personal interest of a journalist
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Mariya Stoyanova Elected Chair of Bulgaria's Media Watchdog
Council on Electronic Media (CEM) member and interim head Mariya Stoyanova has been elected permanent chairperson of the Bulgarian broadcast media watchdog after a vote of the council members.
Turkey's media watchdog to be given punishment authority for election broadcast violations
Turkey?s media watchdog will be given the authority to fine TV channels that violate election broadcast limitations, according to a new omnibus bill presented to parliament, de-authorizing the High Election Board (YSK).
Ministry demands removal of NGO ad from Turkey's media watchdog
Turkey?s Health Ministry has requested the removal of an advertisement by the Foundation for Children with Leukemia (LÖSEV) that runs on TVs as a public service ad from the country?s media watchdog.