On January 7, 2025, France commemorates the tenth anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo attack, where Islamist terrorists killed eight staff members. The satirical magazine remains defiant, promoting freedom of expression amidst evolving societal attitudes towards caricatures. In memory of those…
Ten years after the jihadist attack that devastated its editorial team, the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo vows to continue embracing laughter and optimism. In a special issue set to release on January 7, editor Riss reflects on the resilience of…
On January 9, 2024, at 20:00 Greek time, Elon Musk will engage in a discussion with Alice Weidel, leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), on platform ‘X’. Key topics will include freedom of expression and the AfD’s vision for…
As the tenth anniversary of the January 7, 2015, Islamist attack on Charlie Hebdo approaches, various media outlets and publishers are mobilizing to reflect on freedom of expression and honor the victims. A special edition of Charlie Hebdo will be…
Mohammad al-Omar, the new Syrian Information Minister, has pledged to establish a free press and guarantee freedom of expression in Syria, which has faced decades of media repression under the previous regime. In an interview, he assured journalists previously working…
Following the resignation of Eva Marie Kogel, editor of the opinion section at Welt am Sonntag, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier criticized foreign influence in elections, indirectly referencing Elon Musk’s endorsement of the Alternative for Germany (AfD). Steinmeier condemned external influences…
Boualem Sansal, the renowned Algerian-French writer, has been in custody for over a month after landing in Algeria from France. His arrest has sparked international outcry, with prominent authors calling for his release. Sansal’s controversial views on Islam and his…
As Syria navigates its future under the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), musicians express concerns and hopes for their artistic freedoms. DJ Maher Green emphasizes the need for a well-organized approach to engage with the new leadership, while others…
A French court has sentenced eight individuals for their roles in the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty, a case that shocked the nation. Paty was murdered in October 2020 after showing caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad during a class on…
A multi-member court in Larissa, Greece, has dismissed a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP) filed by Giorgos Michalopoulos against seven journalists. The ruling emphasizes the importance of journalism and freedom of expression, marking a significant decision against attempts to…
In his documentary ‘Je ne veux plus y aller maman’, Antonio Fischetti pays tribute to his murdered colleagues from Charlie Hebdo, particularly Elsa Cayat. Escaping the 2015 attack, Fischetti explores themes of grief and freedom of expression while addressing the…
The Algerian appeal court is set to rule on the release of renowned Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, who has been incarcerated since mid-November for ‘endangering state security.’ Fellow writer Kamel Daoud criticizes the treatment of Sansal, emphasizing that the true…
