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The representatives of Belarusian propaganda media accredited to cover the Olympics in Paris
“The decision of the Executive Analytical Center was a setback, but not a tragedy.” Media managers and experts comment on the new order allowing to seize domain names
27 sharp splinters to remind the war is not over. An exhibition honoring Ukrainian journalists opened in Vilnius
Fact-checking Rimas Bružas’ column on LRT: 2% real vs 50% claimed
“Belarusian media funding is declining, while competition from Russian media is on the rise.” Is there a solution?
The most reassuring thing is getting feedback from the audience”. Belarusian independent media’s take on the year’s results and their plans for the future
Support for journalists and media, solidarity campaigns, European awards, and TikTok launch: BAJ yearly closure
Reform.by media is on the brink of closure
Reporters need helmets, body armor, and psychological support. What challenges do media in Israel face?
Israel encountered multiple media challenges after the ruthless assault by Hamas militants. On the one hand, journalists are trying to figure out the reason behind the intelligence and special services breakdown and the government’s accountability. On the other hand, they dispel fakes and reconstruct the chronology of terrible events bit by bit.
BAJ interviewed Anat Saragusti from the Israeli Union of Journalists, who was a correspondent in the Gaza Strip for many years. We discussed how the media responds to public demands and their reactions.
“Independent media is experiencing a business model collapse, and society is subjecting itself to self-censorship.” Highlights from the Freedom House report
Internet freedom in Belarus deteriorated further during the coverage period. The government intensified its suppression of online critical voices, blocking of independent media outlets and information sources, and use of legislation to criminalize online materials produced by what it deemed to be “extremist” or “terrorist” groups. Although virtually all nonstate media outlets are now operating from exile, they continue to disseminate content via social media and messaging applications.
Physical threats, disinformation, censorship. Six modern challenges for the media
“Everything his camera captured turned into a masterpiece.” Renowned photographer Anatol Kliashchuk passes away
Anatol Kliashchuk was a well-known photographer for the Zviazda newspaper who took striking pictures. His nature photography is poetic and deeply moving. Kliashchuk worked as a photojournalist, photographer, and artist.
Though he passed away recently, his memory lives on through his numerous films, videos, and books.
An IFEX Q&A with the Belarusian Association of Journalists: Defending press freedom is a marathon, not a sprint
“If one of us is imprisoned, the other one takes the child and leaves the country.” The key from the report of human rights activists on the psychological state of political emigrants
“For them, the events in our region are a conflict between Russia and satellite countries.” Belarusian journalist talks about visiting South Korea
Two years ago, journalist and documentarian Mikhail Arshynski received an award for a film about the 2020 political campaign at the Hinzpeter Awards Documentary Film Festival in South Korea. And now he has been invited back to the country that until recently was a brutal autocracy and very much resembled modern Belarus. Our colleague shared with BAJ his impressions of Asian democracy, his vision of the situation in our region, and the role of the media.
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