Europe

February 19, 2025

Three Years On, Ukrainian Journalists Face Escalating Threats Amid Russian Invasion

February 19, 2025 – Russia/Ukraine –  As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its third year, journalists covering the conflict continue to face severe and escalating […]
February 19, 2025

Italian Journalists Pursue Legal Action Over Alleged Government Spyware Use

February 19, 2025 – Italy – Italy’s national journalists’ union (FNSI) initiated legal proceedings against the government, alleging the unlawful use of military-grade spyware, Graphite, developed […]
February 18, 2025

Georgian Journalist Mzia Amaglobeli Ends 38-Day Hunger Strike Amidst Political Turmoil

February 18, 2025 – Georgia –  Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, co-founder of the independent media outlets Batumelebi and Netgazeti, concluded her 38-day hunger strike on February […]
February 18, 2025

France Investigates 2012 Deaths of Journalists in Syria as Crimes Against Humanity

February 18, 2025 – France/Syria – The French judiciary has expanded its investigation into the 2012 deaths of journalist Marie Colvin and photographer Rémi Ochlik in […]
February 18, 2025

Belarus Releases American Journalist Amid Diplomatic Efforts

February 18, 2025 – Belarus – Belarus has released three detainees, including an American citizen and a journalist affiliated with U.S.-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). […]
February 17, 2025

Dutch Journalist Detained in Sierra Leone Amid Espionage Allegations

February 17, 2025 – South Africa/Netherlands – Dutch journalist Sophie van Leeuwen, an Africa correspondent for RTL Nieuws, was detained by Sierra Leonean authorities on suspicion […]
February 13, 2025

Italian Government Denies Spying on Journalists and Migrant Activists Using Paragon Spyware

February 13, 2025 – Italy – The Italian government faced allegations of using Israeli-made spyware, Graphite, developed by Paragon Solutions, to surveil journalists and migrant activists. […]
February 13, 2025

Georgian Journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli’s Defiant Stand Amidst Government Crackdown

February 13, 2025 – Georgia –  Mzia Amaghlobeli, a prominent Georgian journalist and founder of the independent media outlets Batumelebi and Netgazeti, has become a symbol […]