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Belsat TV faces uncertainty: Will promised ‘new opportunities’ deliver?
July 05, 2024
The representatives of Belarusian propaganda media accredited to cover the Olympics in Paris
June 19, 2024
“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
April 11, 2024
27 sharp splinters to remind the war is not over. An exhibition honoring Ukrainian journalists opened in Vilnius
Wars are now fought live. Satellites record troop movements. Drone cameras see the enemy. Radars warn of another bomber takeoff. But the main nerve, terror, and sometimes joy are still captured by journalists. Photos from Bucha, Kherson, and Dnipro often say more than thousands of texts. A photo exhibition organized by BAJ and the Lithuanian Union of Journalists opened in Vilnius on the anniversary of the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
February 26, 2024
Fact-checking Rimas Bružas’ column on LRT: 2% real vs 50% claimed
Last week, many Belarusians living in Lithuania were disturbed by the column written by journalist Rimas Bružas. Among other things, the author intended to show that Belarusian migrants who ‘bring along a stinking snake of disrespect towards our [Lithuanian] way of life’ are not welcome in the country.
The text only presented a few facts, but one figure was easily verifiable. Journalist Siarhei Tsverdzichau questions certain claims from the high-profile story through a research.
February 08, 2024
“Belarusian media funding is declining, while competition from Russian media is on the rise.” Is there a solution?
The troubling case of the KYKY website is not an isolated event. Many independent media outlets are likely to experience funding problems shortly. After three years of working in exile, the Belarusian media has entered another turbulent period. Not all of the outlets will successfully navigate this period. But is there a way out?
January 19, 2024
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
December 28, 2023
Support for journalists and media, solidarity campaigns, European awards, and TikTok launch: BAJ yearly closure
December 26, 2023
Reform.by media is on the brink of closure
Reform.by’s editor-in-chief, Fiodar Pauliuchenka, explains why the project may be forced to close down.
December 22, 2023
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.
October 13, 2023
“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.
October 05, 2023
Physical threats, disinformation, censorship. Six modern challenges for the media
Belarusian independent journalism has been in a troubled zone in recent years. Despite the difficulties, media professionals feel that things have become more stable, even with the profession’s repression and criminalization. During the roundtable discussion arranged by BAJ and the Mixer journalist organization (Poland), evaluations were made.
September 13, 2023
“Everything his camera captured turned into a masterpiece.” Renowned photographer Anatol Kliashchuk passes away
September 05, 2023
An IFEX Q&A with the Belarusian Association of Journalists: Defending press freedom is a marathon, not a sprint
August 07, 2023
“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
The psychological problems of Belarusian political emigrants, including journalists, have become the center of attention of human rights activists. Many are still going through traumatic experiences, struggling with depression, separation from loved ones.
June 13, 2023
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