
Global Press Freedom Hits 25-Year Low, Report Warns
A new report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reveals that press freedom worldwide has fallen to its lowest level in 25 years, with more than half of countries experiencing poor or very poor conditions. The report highlights declines in various nations, including Italy, Hungary, Serbia, Turkey, and Bosnia.
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RSF: Hungary third lowest-ranked in EU in terms of press freedom
A year ago, Hungary was third from the bottom, but this year we’ve fallen behind Bulgaria in the annual report of Reporters Without Borders, which described the Tisza Party's election victory as a unique opportunity for the country.
By Ignácz Péter
Read full article →Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years: Report - The Straits Times
Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years: Report The Straits Times
Read full article →Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years, warns Reporters Without Borders
Press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in a quarter of a century, the media rights watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) warned in its annual survey of conditions for journalists in 180 countries.
By RFI
Read full article →Reporters Without Borders warns of deteriorating media freedom in Bosnia
Media freedom and journalistic integrity in Bosnia and Herzegovina remain starkly inconsistent, dictated by regional political climates and an increas
Read full article →Azerbaijan and Georgia rankings plummet in World Press Freedom Index
Armenia, while ranking the highest, has also dropped in ranking.
By Yousef Bardouka
Read full article →Italy drops from 49th to 56th in RSF press freedom rankings
(ANSA) - ROME, APR 30 - Italy has fallen from 49th place last year to 56th this year in the annual press freedom rankings drawn up by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). According to the Paris-based NGO, "press freedom in Italy continues to be threatened by mafia organizations, particularly in the south of the country, as well as by various extremist groups that engage in violence. "Journalists also denounce an attempt by the political class to hinder free information on judicial matters with a ...
By ANSA
Read full article →Media Freedom Sliding in Serbia and Turkey, Report Warns
The latest World Press Freedom Index highlights Serbia and Turkey as countries where journalists are particularly at risk of physical attack, or subject to political pressure.
By Milica Stojanovic
Read full article →Estonia falls to 3rd place on World Press Freedom Index 2026
Estonia fell one place on the 2026 World Press Freedom Index to third place, dropping from last year's record high second place.
Read full article →Uphold objectivity, defend press freedom, Otti’s aide urges journalists
Abia Governor’s aide urges journalists to uphold objectivity and report the truth, stressing the administration’s sacrosanct commitment to press freedom. Read More: https://punchng.com/uphold-objectivity-defend-press-freedom-ottis-aide-urges-journalists/
By Punch Newspapers
Read full article →Latvia slips down international press freedom rankings again / Article - LSM
Latvia slips down international press freedom rankings again / Article LSM
Read full article →Lithuania slips down one spot in global press freedom index - LRT
Lithuania slips down one spot in global press freedom index LRT
Read full article →Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years, Romania ranked 49th out of 180
By radu.dumitrescu
Read full article →Global press freedom falls to lowest level in 25 years, RSF warns - CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE
Global press freedom falls to lowest level in 25 years, RSF warns CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE
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