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Balkan Journalists Call on Diplomats in Albania to Defend Media Freedom and Independence

Source: exit.al

The Safe Journalists Network has called on diplomatic organizations in Albania to pay attention to the “anti-defamation package” and its impact on media freedom.

Kosovo Court Orders Detention for Media Commission Duo for Bribery

Source: balkaninsight.com

The head of Kosovo’s Independent Media Commission and its financial director have been ordered into 30 days' detention after their arrest on suspicion of corruption.

CINK: “Incitement to hatred dominates in print media”

Source: serbianmonitor.com

Analysis of five daily newspapers in Serbia showed that hate speech directed at political opponents and members of other nations dominates the news.

Member of Electronic Media Council (SEM) Resigned

Source: novinite.com

Electronic Media Council member Ivelina Dimitrova, who is appointed from the president's quota, has resigned.

Circulation of newspapers in Bulgaria fell by 27.2% in 2020

Source: sofiaglobe.com

Fourteen newspapers in Bulgaria ceased publication in 2020, according to figures released by the National Statistical Institute.

BNT alerts European institutions, diplomats and NGOs about political pressure

Source: bnt.bg

The Director General of Bulgaria’s public service broadcaster BNT sent a signal to international organizations and institutions after the accusations of caretaker Minister of Culture to the public media.

Contradictions in the European Commission Over Albanian “Anti-Defamation Law”

Source: exit.al

The European Commission maintains that the scraping of the Albanian “anti-defamation” package is not a requirement for holding the first intergovernmental conference of accession negotiations.

Elisa Spiropali Promises Council of Europe to Protect Journalists, Support Independent Media

Source: exit.al

The Albanian government has adopted several resolutions through the Council of Europe to safeguard freedom of expression, protect journalists, and ensure that COVID-19 doesn’t impact media and access to information.

Croatian Unions Back Journalists Sacked for Criticising Newspaper’s Bias

Source: balkaninsight.com

Media unions have lent full support to three reporters sacked from the regional daily Glas Istre for criticizing its editorial policy during the May local election campaign.

Council of Europe Condemns Albanian Parliament’s Restriction of Journalists

Source: exit.al

The Albanian Parliament’s attempt to restrict the movement of journalists inside parliament has been reported as a “state threat” to journalists and media freedom by the Council of Europe.

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