Stelios Vradelis, a journalist and radio producer for ERT, has released his second book titled ‘The Wrong Person, in the Wrong Place, at the Wrong Time, or When Human Folly Becomes Deadly’. The book recounts various global incidents where poor…
Sylvain Mercadier, a French journalist, and his fixer Mohammad Fayad were detained by Israeli soldiers in Syria and were released on January 8. The Israeli army confirmed Mercadier was ‘briefly arrested’ after contacting soldiers. Following his arrest, Mercadier described the…
The Italian Parliament celebrated the release of journalist Cecilia Sala, who had been detained in Iran since December 19. Deputy Speaker Anna Ascani expressed joy over Sala’s return to Italy, thanking those involved in securing her freedom. The news was…
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been released from a Tehran prison following her arrest on December 19 while covering stories in Iran. The release was confirmed by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who credited diplomatic efforts for her freedom. Sala…
The murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar has raised alarms about the dangers faced by reporters in volatile regions of India, particularly in Chhattisgarh, which is plagued by Maoist insurgency. Found dead in a septic tank, Chandrakar had previously highlighted corruption…
Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist who was arrested on December 19, 2024, in Iran for allegedly violating local laws, has been released and is currently being repatriated to Italy. The Italian government confirmed her release on January 8, highlighting the…
Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist, is returning home after being released by Iranian authorities. The news was confirmed by Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, who expressed gratitude to those involved in her release and informed Sala’s parents about her safe…
In New Delhi, approximately 150 journalists protested the murder of their colleague Mukesh Chandrakar, whose body was found in a septic tank after he was reported missing. Colleagues believe his murder is linked to his journalistic work, highlighting the dangers…
Ten years after the tragic events at Charlie Hebdo, French political cartoonists reflect on how the attack has altered their approach to art and freedom of expression. Survivors like Corinne Rey, also known as Coco, and others recount the impact…
The Union of Macedonian-Thracian Journalists (ESIEM-TH) celebrated its New Year’s pie at a traditional event held on Epiphany. The ceremony included a blessing by Metropolitan Philotheos of Thessaloniki, with Union President Yiannis Voitsidis highlighting the challenges faced by journalism today,…
In 2024, incidents of violence and intimidation against journalists in the Netherlands have significantly increased, with reports surging to 249 compared to 218 in 2023. The rise is attributed mainly to aggressive encounters during pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Amsterdam, where assaults…
The body of Mukesh Chandrakar, a missing Indian journalist known for reporting on corruption, was discovered in a septic tank in Bijapur, India. He went missing on New Year’s Day, and his remains were found only after police tracked his…
