Media Statements
Azerbaijan Sentences Seven Journalists to Long Prison Terms in Latest Media Crackdown
Azerbaijan has intensified its crackdown on independent media by sentencing seven journalists, including a Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reporter, to prison terms...
UK Sends Strong Message to Putin After Ukraine Talks; Zelenskyy Proposes New Ceasefire
The war in Ukraine continues to escalate as peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow yield limited progress, with prisoner exchanges agreed but no...
World No Tobacco Day 2025: Unmasking the Appeal of Tobacco Products
World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) 2025, observed globally on May 31, shines a spotlight on the deceptive tactics used by tobacco and nicotine...
EU Must Make Media Reforms a Reality in European Democracy Shield to Protect Press Freedom
The European Union is advancing a landmark initiative, the European Democracy Shield, designed to fortify democratic values by protecting media freedom, countering disinformation,...
Allianz Celebrates “Unsung Heroes of Sport” Bridging Social Divides Through Unity Awards
Allianz has launched the Unity Awards, a new initiative under its long-term Power of Unity program, to celebrate the “unsung heroes of sport” who leverage the...
Esther Rantzen Criticized During Assisted Dying Bill Debate
The UK’s ongoing debate on the controversial assisted dying bill saw heightened tensions on Friday, May 16, 2025, with terminally ill broadcaster Dame...
SVP Politician on Trial for Racial Discrimination
Patrick Walder, the former president of the Swiss People’s Party (SVP) in Zurich, is standing trial in Uster district court for alleged racial...
EU Chief Urges Ukraine Ceasefire ‘Without Pre-Conditions’
May 10, 2025 – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for a ceasefire in Ukraine to be implemented without pre-conditions,...
On World Press Freedom Day, SPPG Condemns Sharp Decline of Journalism in Guinea
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, marked globally on May 3, 2025, the Union of Press Professionals of Guinea (SPPG) has...
EU Council Approves Position on ‘Invest EU’ Regulation to Boost Competitiveness and Investment
The Council of the European Union has approved its position on the ‘Invest EU’ regulation, aiming to simplify investment rules across the EU...