Free Press for Eastern Europe
@freepressee.bsky.social
Prague-based foundation, a field office and sister organisation of press freedom NGO Free Press Unlimited (Amsterdam). Our mission is to support independent media and journalism in Central and Eastern Europe and beyond.
One day left to suggest candidates for the prize, founded by PEN Belarus and supported by Free Press for Eastern Europe, Belarusian Association of Journalists, Press Club Belarus and Viasna Human Rights Center [DEADLINE EXTENDED TILL 23.09]. Details: penbelarus.org/2025/09/15/z...
Заснавана новая прэмія «Голас пакалення свабоды» для выбітных асобаў беларускай праваабарончай, літаратарскай і журналісцкай супольнасці ва ўзросце 60+ (разам з адказамі на часта задаваныя пытанні) – ...
[Адказы на часта задаваныя пытанні пра прэмію «Голас пакалення свабоды» чытайце ніжэй] Беларускі ПЭН у партнёрстве з Праваабарончым цэнтрам «Вясна», Беларускай асацыяцыяй журналістаў, Прэс-клубам Бела...
penbelarus.org
September 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
One day left to suggest candidates for the prize, founded by PEN Belarus and supported by Free Press for Eastern Europe, Belarusian Association of Journalists, Press Club Belarus and Viasna Human Rights Center [DEADLINE EXTENDED TILL 23.09]. Details: penbelarus.org/2025/09/15/z...
We announce a new prize for 60+ recently exiled journalists, writers and human rights defenders from Belarus - led by Belarusian PEN Center and supported by Free Press for Eastern Europe, Press Club Belarus and Viasna Human Rights Center Read more: www.fpee.info/post/pakalen...
September 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We announce a new prize for 60+ recently exiled journalists, writers and human rights defenders from Belarus - led by Belarusian PEN Center and supported by Free Press for Eastern Europe, Press Club Belarus and Viasna Human Rights Center Read more: www.fpee.info/post/pakalen...
We support our partners in Georgia and call on to stop violent attacks on journalists and media there.
Free Press Unlimited is highly concerned about the ongoing #pressfreedom violations in #Georgia. At least 50 media workers have been assaulted.
We call on the international community to pressure Georgia to end violent attacks on media.
➡️Read the statement: ow.ly/LPO550Uj3Nk
We call on the international community to pressure Georgia to end violent attacks on media.
➡️Read the statement: ow.ly/LPO550Uj3Nk
December 3, 2024 at 10:55 AM
We support our partners in Georgia and call on to stop violent attacks on journalists and media there.
It was a great experience to have contributed to the MFRR report on Poland as FPEE/@freepressunltd.bsky.social - take a moment to read!
Poland stands at a crossroads for media reform. The MFRR’s latest report highlights significant improvements, but stresses urgent reforms to depoliticise public media and protect media pluralism.
www.mfrr.eu/depoliticizi...
www.mfrr.eu/depoliticizi...
Mission Report: Poland’s Journey Toward Media Independence
Discover Poland’s progress in media reform. The MFRR report explores challenges and recommendations for lasting media freedom.
www.mfrr.eu
November 25, 2024 at 11:44 AM
It was a great experience to have contributed to the MFRR report on Poland as FPEE/@freepressunltd.bsky.social - take a moment to read!
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⚠️ Free Press Unlimited deletes X account: conflicts with core values. We will delete our account on the messaging platform X (formerly Twitter) as of December 1.
November 21, 2024 at 2:14 PM
⚠️ Free Press Unlimited deletes X account: conflicts with core values. We will delete our account on the messaging platform X (formerly Twitter) as of December 1.
A warm welcome to our best sister organisation in the world, @freepressunltd.bsky.social :)
November 19, 2024 at 4:01 PM
A warm welcome to our best sister organisation in the world, @freepressunltd.bsky.social :)
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#COP29: Six key reasons why international climate finance is a 'Wild West’: A new cross-border investigation points out to many issues, including examples of European climate finance going to projects that do not appear to help tackle climate change. Read more: journalismfund.eu/murky-paths-...
November 19, 2024 at 10:48 AM
#COP29: Six key reasons why international climate finance is a 'Wild West’: A new cross-border investigation points out to many issues, including examples of European climate finance going to projects that do not appear to help tackle climate change. Read more: journalismfund.eu/murky-paths-...
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A frustrating thing for me right now is the media narrative that RFK Jr is just an “anti-vaxxer” when he has said so many crazy things about other stuff over the years. We compiled 10 nutty clips on various topics, which still barely scratches the surface. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
'Viruses Are Our Friend'— 10 Off the Wall Video Clips from RFK Jr. Resurface on Bluesky
Past comments include denying AIDS and calling vaccinated children "damaged"
open.substack.com
November 15, 2024 at 8:39 PM
A frustrating thing for me right now is the media narrative that RFK Jr is just an “anti-vaxxer” when he has said so many crazy things about other stuff over the years. We compiled 10 nutty clips on various topics, which still barely scratches the surface. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
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Belarusian journalist and political prisoner Igor Losik shares his art from behind bars. Four years in prison hasn’t silenced his voice. He faces a harsh 15-year sentence, accused of 'organizing mass disorder' and 'inciting discord'.
#StandWithBelarus #BecauseTheJournalist
#StandWithBelarus #BecauseTheJournalist
November 14, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Belarusian journalist and political prisoner Igor Losik shares his art from behind bars. Four years in prison hasn’t silenced his voice. He faces a harsh 15-year sentence, accused of 'organizing mass disorder' and 'inciting discord'.
#StandWithBelarus #BecauseTheJournalist
#StandWithBelarus #BecauseTheJournalist
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My starter pack of media development and press freedom non-profits and networks with international portfolios. Many are still missing on Bluesky, so expect the pack to be growing.
go.bsky.app/UYQ9ddx
go.bsky.app/UYQ9ddx
November 13, 2024 at 7:55 AM
My starter pack of media development and press freedom non-profits and networks with international portfolios. Many are still missing on Bluesky, so expect the pack to be growing.
go.bsky.app/UYQ9ddx
go.bsky.app/UYQ9ddx
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📢 The Council of Europe’s #journalistsmatter campaign leaflet 2024 is out!
👉 Check the progress of the Campaign 1 year after its launch here: shorturl.at/GXWZa
#journalistsmatter #mediafreedom #EuropeForFreeMedia
👉 Check the progress of the Campaign 1 year after its launch here: shorturl.at/GXWZa
#journalistsmatter #mediafreedom #EuropeForFreeMedia
November 13, 2024 at 10:08 AM
📢 The Council of Europe’s #journalistsmatter campaign leaflet 2024 is out!
👉 Check the progress of the Campaign 1 year after its launch here: shorturl.at/GXWZa
#journalistsmatter #mediafreedom #EuropeForFreeMedia
👉 Check the progress of the Campaign 1 year after its launch here: shorturl.at/GXWZa
#journalistsmatter #mediafreedom #EuropeForFreeMedia
We support independent media and journalists in Europe and Central Asia and build cross-sectoral networks around informational resilience. Check our newsletters in this and next posts and send a message if you want to be added on the list:
November 13, 2024 at 9:58 AM
We support independent media and journalists in Europe and Central Asia and build cross-sectoral networks around informational resilience. Check our newsletters in this and next posts and send a message if you want to be added on the list: