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IPI statement: TOK FM fine sparks renewed concerns about regulatory capture

Source: TOK FM

The International Press Institute (IPI) today raises alarm over the controversial fine imposed on the independent radio TOK FM by the chair of Poland’s broadcast media regulator and warns of increasing regulatory pressure on the station ahead of a looming licencing decision.

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12.05.2023

Map - 2023 World Press Freedom Index. Source: Reporters without Borders

The 21st edition of World Press Freedom Index, a major industry report prepared by the Reporters without Borders and published on May 3rd leaves no illusions: technology is threatening journalism and feeding the fake content industry, while the media freedom drop is getting even more dramatic worldwide in comparison with last year.

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04.05.2023

Illustration: Josef Šlerka/ Investigace.cz

This is the second part of a regional analysis of how EU funds are being defrauded.

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04.05.2023

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Media Freedom Poll presentation, Warsaw, 24.04.2023. Source: Adam Stępień/Agencja Wyborcza.pl

A major public survey about media conditions in Central Europe shows that media consumers care about the freedom of speech.

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24.04.2023

Hungarian soldiers take part in ceremony in Kecskemet

Sweden has delivered a total of 14 Gripen fighters to complete Hungary's programme of replacing its fleet of MIG fighter jets. Kecskemet's military airport January 28, 2008. Source: Laszlo Balogh / Reuters / Forum

The Orbán government still refuses to accept Sweden into the NATO military alliance, and postponed the issue indefinitely.