Jean-Philippe Tanguy, the deputy of the National Rally group in the French National Assembly, emphasized the party’s readiness to improve the draft social security financing bill. He indicated a potential motion of censorship could be voted if the government does…
Italian director Luca Guadagnino has condemned the recent ban on his film ‘Queer’ in Turkey, which was set to open an Istanbul film festival. The ban, justified by authorities as having provocative content that could disturb public order, led festival…
Renowned authors including Annie Ernaux, Jean-Marie Le Clézio, Orhan Pamuk, and Wole Soyinka have joined a collective call for the immediate release of Algerian-French writer Boualem Sansal, arrested in Algeria. Kamel Daoud, the Goncourt Prize 2024 winner, expressed deep concern…
During his address at the 106th Congress of Mayors in Paris, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier emphasized the need for stability and serenity in light of censorship threats from both the left and far-right. He expressed uncertainty about potential coalitions…
The Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture has intensified its censorship efforts by banning approximately 400 books deemed ‘un-Islamic’ or contrary to Afghan values. The initiative includes checking imported literature and removing texts from libraries. Notable banned works feature ‘Jesus…
In honor of the anniversary of the Polytechnic Uprising, the Municipality of Tyrnavos organized an event focusing on censorship and the ‘prohibited’ songs of the dictatorship period. The event highlighted historical songs that were either censored or altered for public…
In Myanmar, 20-year-old student Mu Dah faces severe internet censorship imposed by the military junta. With platforms like Facebook blocked, she relies on changing VPN applications to connect with the outside world, often fearing for her safety. Regular internet blackouts…
Uzbekistan’s state news agency announced plans to implement a ‘moral examination’ for media content, including songs and films, to align with national values. This initiative, driven by the Ministry of Culture and other state bodies, aims to curb the spread…
Representatives from the Greek trap music scene, including artists Toquel, Rack, and Snik, are set to appear before the National Council for Radio and Television on Tuesday. They are under investigation for allegedly promoting content detrimental to minors, inciting violence…
