The European Union has dismissed accusations of censorship from Meta, following the company’s recent decision to end its fact-checking program in the U.S. and implement a community-based approach. EU spokesperson Paula Pinho emphasized the bloc’s commitment to regulation and compliance…
Ann Telnaes, a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist for the Washington Post, has resigned after the newspaper declined to publish her cartoon satirizing the paper’s owner Jeff Bezos. The cartoon depicted Bezos and other tech moguls bowing before a statue of President-elect…
Ann Telnaes, a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, has resigned from The Washington Post after the publication rejected her cartoon that criticized Jeff Bezos, the paper’s owner. The cartoon, which depicts Bezos kneeling before a statue of Donald Trump, was deemed controversial….
In a troubling development for press freedom, Palestinian security forces shut down the Al Jazeera replacement office in Ramallah at the start of the new year. This action comes after Israeli soldiers had closed the office in September. The move…
A series of concerts featuring the music of Dutch singer Marco Borsato kicks off today in Utrecht, despite his recent controversies involving allegations of sexual misconduct. While Borsato’s career has faced significant setbacks, including being ‘canceled’ in the public eye,…
Mohammad Rasoulof, an Iranian filmmaker recently imprisoned for his film ‘The Seed of Sacred Fig,’ speaks about censorship, the women’s rights movement in Iran, and the implications of his work during a virtual meeting from America. He emphasizes the ongoing…
In an interview at the San Sebastián Festival, Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof discusses his new film, ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig,’ exploring themes of life cycles and cultural resistance. Rasoulof, who has faced significant political persecution, highlights the pivotal…
French President Emmanuel Macron has decided not to invite Marine Le Pen’s National Rally to a crucial meeting aimed at navigating the post-censorship landscape. During the meeting at the Élysée with central bloc parties, Macron seeks to forge a non-censure…
The Education Department of SYRIZA – Progressive Alliance has condemned the administrative investigation at a school in Imathia after teachers invited Aleida Guevara, daughter of Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara, to speak. The party emphasized that schools must remain places of free…
For over a year, Israel has denied access to foreign and local journalists attempting to report from Gaza, citing safety concerns due to the war dynamically raging both above and below ground. Israeli Ambassador to Switzerland, Ifat Reshef, argues that…
Following a historic censorship by the government of Michel Barnier, France is entering a period of significant political and budgetary uncertainty. Barnier’s resignation has led to the preparation of a special law to ensure a transitional budget starting January 1….
During a visit to Saudi Arabia, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed hope that a vote of censorship against his government would not occur. He highlighted recent governmental actions while emphasizing the necessity for coherence among politicians and placed national interest…
