France's antitrust watchdog has ordered Meta to resume good-faith negotiations with French media groups regarding unpaid content fees. This directive aims to address disputes over neighboring rights for published content.
An investigation by VRT reveals that Belgian men are sharing nude photos of their partners on at least twenty websites and social media groups. These photos are often taken secretly and distributed against the will of the women involved.
The EU Parliament announced it will switch from Google to a French search engine in a move towards tech sovereignty, while the UK's regulator mandated Google allow publishers to opt out of AI search summaries. This decision gives UK media groups more control over their content in AI-generated search results.
A coalition of civil and media organizations has called on BC Partners and United Group to refrain from selling independent media outlets associated with ANN. They advocate for the preservation of independent media ownership.
On World Press Freedom Day, organizations and leaders worldwide highlighted persistent threats to journalists, including red-tagging, attacks, and impunity, with concerns raised over declining press freedom in various countries.
Leading media groups in the EU are advocating for stringent regulations on smart televisions, internet, and streaming platforms, citing their convergence into a single focal point for entertainment and services.
Leading Irish media outlets have cautioned junior enterprise minister Niamh Smyth about the dangerous implications of her proposal to restrict public access to company director information.
Major UK media organizations, including the BBC, Sky News, and the Financial Times, have formed a coalition to address the unauthorized scraping of journalistic content by AI, seeking to establish shared standards and licensing frameworks.
The Association of Independent Electronic Media (ANEM) has reported that 1.7 billion dinars have been distributed from 140 completed media content co-financing competitions in Serbia for 2026, with funds largely concentrated among a small number of media groups and publishers.
As the World Cup approaches, discussions range from environmental concerns for the 2026 tournament and calls to ban Iran, to high ticket prices and visa issues affecting the current event. Former Germany coach Berti Vogts also expressed concerns about the expanded World Cup format.
Two Hong Kong media organizations have partnered with a major state-owned conglomerate in Kazakhstan to enhance collaboration in journalism and information exchange, including a deal signed by the South China Morning Post.
Serbian media associations NUNS and ANEM have called on the RTS Management Board to address an "inappropriate statement" made by board member Predrag Azdejković regarding cartoonist Dušan Petričić. They demand a reaction from the public broadcaster's leadership.
Europe’s biggest broadcasters and media groups have warned EU regulators that a planned digital law, intended to curb unfair practices by Big Tech, could inadvertently harm publishers and broadcasters.
Hungary's ruling Fidesz party is employing AI-generated videos and a 40-day digital challenge in invitation-only social media groups to mobilize voters, with allegations also surfacing about the involvement of GRU agents in their online campaign efforts.
Two independent journalists in Belarus have been convicted of high treason and given long prison sentences, as part of an ongoing government crackdown on dissent and free speech.
Four French media groups are set to receive compensation from Google, though the amount is significantly less than the 570 million euros they had claimed. Google attributes the ruling to 'misinterpretations' of the sector.
A think tank has warned that social media groups are contributing to the spread of misinformation in local communities, particularly in areas with limited local news outlets, where misinformation is three times more prevalent.
Romanian media groups Digi and Prima have reportedly lost the broadcasting rights for the UEFA Europa League and Conference League, signaling a major change in the country's sports television market.
IPI Nigeria announced plans to open a Press Freedom Hub, while CISLAC and other media groups called for stronger safeguards for journalists, both initiatives coinciding with World Press Freedom Day.
Ivona Milinović, a well-known former city councilor from Rijeka, Croatia, has died suddenly at the age of 39, with the news confirmed by local media and social media groups.
Waking up from winter slumber and as soon as the weather warms up, social media groups are once again flooded with questions about how to quickly lose a few kilograms.
This winter, the Šventoji pier has become a very popular attraction due to the frozen ice and unique views. Photos and videos are simply buzzing in various social media groups.