On June 30, 2021, the Journalists’ Union of Athens Daily Newspapers issued a statement strongly condemning an arson attack with gas canisters that took place at the house of journalist Giannis Pretenteris.
“These actions are a blow to the freedom of the press and to freedom of expression. The authorities must find and bring the perpetrators to justice.”
In a state that adheres to the rule of law, where individual rights and the freedom of the press are protected, journalists have the right to practice their profession freely and independently, without censorship or influence.
Freedom of the press is guaranteed by Article 14 of the Constitution, and in this case the Journalists’ Union of Athens Daily Newspapers condemns an attack on a journalist as an attack on the freedom of the press and freedom of expression.
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