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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.

30 Apr, 06:44 — 30 Apr, 12:39
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telex1h ago

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

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straits-timesMostly Factual6h ago

Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years: Report - The Straits Times

Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years: Report  The Straits Times

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rfi-englishMostly Factual2h ago

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

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n1-bih2h ago

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

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oc-media3h ago

Azerbaijan and Georgia rankings plummet in World Press Freedom Index

Armenia, while ranking the highest, has also dropped in ranking.

By Yousef Bardouka

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ANSAMostly Factual51m ago

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

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balkan-insightMostly Factual1h ago

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

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err-newsMostly Factual4h ago

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.

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punch-ngMostly Factual5h ago

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

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lsm-englishMostly Factual5h ago

Latvia slips down international press freedom rankings again / Article - LSM

Latvia slips down international press freedom rankings again / Article  LSM

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lrt-englishMostly Factual6h ago

Lithuania slips down one spot in global press freedom index - LRT

Lithuania slips down one spot in global press freedom index  LRT

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romania-insiderMostly Factual4h ago

Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years, Romania ranked 49th out of 180

By radu.dumitrescu

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club-of-mozambiqueMixed5h ago

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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First report: faz · 30 Apr, 03:44Full coverage: 26 · 9hWindow: 9h
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faz30 Apr, 03:44First to report

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lrt-english30 Apr, 06:44

Lithuania slips down one spot in global press freedom index - LRT

straits-times30 Apr, 07:02

Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years: Report - The Straits Times

danas30 Apr, 07:32

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club-of-mozambique30 Apr, 08:00

Global press freedom falls to lowest level in 25 years, RSF warns - CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE

la-vanguardia30 Apr, 08:13

España baja seis posiciones en libertad de prensa por un “deterioro generalizado” en 2026

punch-ng30 Apr, 08:15

Uphold objectivity, defend press freedom, Otti’s aide urges journalists

lsm-english30 Apr, 08:28

Latvia slips down international press freedom rankings again / Article - LSM

err-news30 Apr, 08:37

Estonia falls to 3rd place on World Press Freedom Index 2026

romania-insider30 Apr, 08:50

Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years, Romania ranked 49th out of 180

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oc-media30 Apr, 10:05

Azerbaijan and Georgia rankings plummet in World Press Freedom Index

ruv30 Apr, 10:28

Ísland upp um fimm sæti en staðan aldrei verri á heimsvísu

meta-mk30 Apr, 10:33

За две години Македонија падна 9 места на Индексот на слобода на медиумите – една од главните причини е ширењето дезинформации

nos30 Apr, 10:44

Wereldwijd gaat het slecht met persvrijheid, Nederland klimt wel een plekje

publico30 Apr, 11:12

Liberdade de imprensa global atinge mínimo de 25 anos. Portugal cai dois lugares

n1-bih30 Apr, 11:20

Reporters Without Borders warns of deteriorating media freedom in Bosnia

rfi-english30 Apr, 11:29

Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years, warns Reporters Without Borders

balkan-insight30 Apr, 11:37

Media Freedom Sliding in Serbia and Turkey, Report Warns

telex30 Apr, 11:57

RSF: Hungary third lowest-ranked in EU in terms of press freedom

de-volkskrant30 Apr, 12:36

World Press Freedom Index: persvrijheid in meer dan de helft van de landen slecht of zelfs zeer slecht

ANSA30 Apr, 12:39

Italy drops from 49th to 56th in RSF press freedom rankings

observador30 Apr, 12:40

Liberdade de imprensa mais baixa nos últimos 25 anos

delfi-lt30 Apr, 12:45

Spaudos laisvė pasaulyje nukrito į žemiausią lygį per 25 metus

morgunbladid30 Apr, 12:59Latest update

Fjölmiðlafrelsi ekki mælst minna í 25 ár