Watchdogs
With Defamation Suits, Italy’s Govt Squeezes Media Freedom
It's not the first time that Durigon has filed a criminal complaint against media professionals, nor is he the only member of the current government to have done so.
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.
Orban Using Coronavirus Crisis to Cement Power, Critics Say
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A draft bill submitted to parliament on Friday would make it quick and easy for Orban to dismantle democratic checks and balances — and for an indefinite period, the critics say.
Serbia’s Assets Law Gives Politicians Little to Fear
Belgrade has unveiled a tough-sounding law on checking origins of people's assets as part of a clampdown on corruption - but watchdogs say its loopholes give politician and officials room for manoeuver.
Bulgaria PM Condemns Attack on Investigative Reporter
Bulgarian investigative reporter Dimitar Varbanov from the TV show "Gospodari na Efira", or "Lords of the Airwaves", which mixes satirical and comic content with investigations, was attacked while at work in the north-central city of Veliko Tarnovo, Nova TV announced on Wednesday evening.
Polish government takes control of state-owned media
Polish President Andrzej Duda has signed a law giving the government control of the state-owned media.
Duda signed this "controversial" bill "despite EU concern and condemnation from rights watchdogs," reported AFP.
Bulgaria’s Energy Watchdog Pledges No Power Price Hike as of January
Bulgaria's State Commission for Energy and Water Regulation (DKEVR) does not plan to approve a new power price increase from January 1, 2015, according to DKEVR Chair Svetla Todorova.