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The author of the article wrote that while journalists used to fear the censor, today, in his view, it is enough to watch who finances individual editorial offices and stations. According to him, censorship does not have to take the form of a ban, but can also manifest itself through money. He referred to free media as those that can publish information inconvenient for someone else. https://t.co/BlZBQLdWgd #cenzura #svobodnámedia #novinářství #CZ (translated)

The ruling coalition in the Czech Republic proposes drastic measures to reduce funding for public media and abolish fees, which raises concerns among journalists about the potential jeopardization of their independence. #javnimediji #češkaradiotelevizija #medijske_slobode (translated)

Before the parliamentary elections in Serbia, journalists and organizations for the protection of media freedom are warning of increasing pressures on media that criticize the government, along with the loss of programs by popular satirists such as Zoran Kesić and the flight of some journalists from the country due to threats. #SlobodaMedija #Srbija #Politika (translated)

Reports from First Foot have attributed to the advisor to the Minister of Finance, Milan Bednář, the opinion that journalists cannot write negatively about the government and that some should reflect on themselves. The author also wrote that, in his view, the spirit of Miloš Jakeš has deeply rooted itself in the current government. #vláda #žurnalistika #politika (translated)

Aleksandar Vučić sharply reacted to the decision of television N1 not to invite him to present the electoral list, accusing them of spreading lies and calling their methods 'Nazi-like', while journalists are demanding an apology for years of insults and accusations from the authorities. #Srbija #medijskaSloboda #Vučić (translated)

The SafeJournalists network expressed its concern over the escalation of threats and violence against journalists in Croatia, calling on the authorities for urgent protection and prosecution of those responsible for these attacks after reporting on incidents related to Torcida. #SigurnostNovinara #SlobodaMedija #Torcida (translated)

Tona asked the MP to explain the case of a recent graduate from another field, the daughter of the vice-chairman of ANO, who he claims obtained a managerial position in a city hall organization where ANO has significant influence. He wrote that the deputy mayor claimed a selection process took place, while the organization's director stated that none occurred. According to him, journalists did not receive specific answers to questions regarding the scope of work and the circumstances of the hiring. Tona admitted that everything could have been fine, but he also called for an explanation of the circumstances and criticized the blaming of journalists for "vetting." #politika #transparentnost #žurnalistika (translated)

The Croatian P.E.N. Center urged the government to take responsibility for neo-fascist threats and violence against journalists, emphasizing that the authorities' leniency towards the abuse of journalism endangers the foundations of a free society. #Novinari #Hrvatska #Torcida (translated)

The SafeJournalists network condemned threats against journalists in Croatia, including threats of liquidation and the publication of their photographs in support of violence, calling for urgent protection and action from the authorities following an incident related to reporting on the calls of Torcida in Split. #Novinarstvo #SigurnostNovinara #Torrcida (translated)

The author of the contribution stated that Minister Macinka insulted journalists at the government press conference, and Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, who was standing next to him, did not clearly condemn these insults according to him. He added that shortly thereafter, Babiš called on the media to reject personal attacks, which the author referred to as a double standard. He also wrote that one can disagree with journalists and criticize their work constructively. https://t.co/CeQJdYjS34 #novináři #kritika #politika #CZ (translated)

The Croatian Journalists' Association (HND) requested an urgent response from the police and the state attorney's office due to threats against journalists who were listed on social media, where they were labeled as enemies and calls were made for their killing and hanging. #slobodaMedija #prijetnjeNovinarima #HND (translated)

Jana wrote that she understood why Petr Macinka was reading Čuk and Gek to Filda before bed, but she also urged him not to project his mental abilities onto others. According to her, his arrogant outbursts and insults directed at journalists did not belong in diplomacy. She stated that the office required dignity, perspective, and a level of professionalism, not childish and embarrassing hysterical behavior. #diplomacie #novináři #úroveň (translated)

The Minister of the Interior, Davor Božinović, stated that the police are investigating threats against journalists who reported on the behavior of Torcida fans, emphasizing that no one has the right to intimidate anyone in this country. #pravosudje #novinarstvo #antisemitisam (translated)

The Croatian Journalists' Association (HND) strongly condemned the threats against journalists, calling for an immediate response from the police and the state attorney's office, and emphasizing that they will hold state institutions responsible if anything happens to the journalists. #ZaštitaNovinara #SlobodaMedija #HND (translated)

ČT24 reported that President Petr Pavel deemed it unacceptable for people to fear for their lives because of their work or opinions. He responded to death threats, which he said had been directed at journalists and others who publicly expressed their views in recent days, on platform X. #svobodaSlova #novináři #ochranaŽivotů (translated)