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Freedom of the Press
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TIF: Journalists Union claims that government blocked questions from journalists and media
Freedom of the Press
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Two leading journalist unions allege state broadcaster failed to provide non-objective coverage of the Tempi…
Freedom of the Press
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ERT: Recruitment opacity and precarious work as threats to press freedom
Freedom of the Press
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The ban on broadcasting trials as a restriction on freedom of the press and the…
Freedom of the Press
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Complaints of police violence towards journalists during the coverage of a strike in Thessaloniki
Freedom of the Press
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Complaint of police violence against journalist Spyros Halikias
Freedom of the Press
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MP’s on air verbal attack on journalist widely condemned
Freedom of the Press
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Violation of the principles of public broadcasting in support of the government’s position
Freedom of the Press
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International and domestic condemnation of Greek government’s stance on surveillance of journalists
Freedom of the Press
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New lawsuits filed by Grigoris Dimitriadis against media outlets and journalists condemned as SLAPPs.
Freedom of the Press
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Documento condemn the imposition of a fine by the Authority for Public Revenue as politically…
Freedom of the Press
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Journalists’ Union condemns the arrest of a journalist
Freedom of the Press
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Journalists receive judicial summons for a possible violation of official secrecy
Freedom of the Press
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Journalist denied access to refugee camp
Freedom of the Press
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Condemnation of the arrest of three journalists and a cameraman
Freedom of the Press
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Incidents of police arbitrariness during a demonstration over the Tempe rail incident (16.3.2023)
Freedom of the Press
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Incidents of police arbitrariness during a demonstration over the Tempe rail incident (5.3.2023)
Freedom of the Press
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Verbal and physical assault on journalists by police officers
Freedom of the Press
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Prosecutor of the Supreme Court appears to threaten the press in response to criticism and…
Freedom of the Press
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Photojournalist arrested and charged whilst on the job
Freedom of the Press
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International Press Institute condemns issue of arrest warrant for journalist Petros Kousoulou
Freedom of the Press
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Journalists’ Union denounces the lack of pluralism at the Athens News Agency
Freedom of the Press
Excessive Surveillance
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Journalists investigating the wiretapping scandal allegedly under surveillance by state agencies
Freedom of the Press
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Wiretapping Scandal: Grigoris Dimitriadis files SLAPP lawsuit following his resignation
Freedom of the Press
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Journalist facing legal action over reporting on the mismanagement of hospital funds
Freedom of the Press
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Journalists union complains that police prevented journalists from covering a strike in Malamatina
Freedom of the Press
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Complaints of unnecessary and excessive use of force by police against journalists during a march…
Freedom of the Press
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Journalist arrested for documenting the violent arrest of a woman
Freedom of the Press
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Journalist Christos Avramidis targeted by police officers in Thessaloniki
Freedom of the Press
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Journalists’ Union of Athens Daily Newspapers denounces the summons of a journalist
Freedom of the Press
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Journalists’ Union of Athens Daily Newspapers protests the campaign of persecution’ against the free press
Freedom of the Press
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MEP George Kyrtsos complains of exclusion by the Greek public broadcaster, ΕΡΤ
Freedom of the Press
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Journalists’ Union of Athens Daily Newspapers expresses its support for a journalist facing trial for…
Freedom of the Press
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Journalists’ Union condemns increasing phenomenon of lawsuits against journalists by political figures
Freedom of the Press
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Journalists’ Union of Athens Daily Newspapers condemns litigation against journalists and their sources which aims…
Freedom of the Press
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Journalists Union denounces lawsuit brought by an executive of Hellenic Gold
Freedom of the Press
Penal System
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Changes to Article 191 of the penal code risk endangering the right to freedom of…
Freedom of the Press
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Dutch journalist subjected to intimidation and attacks after questioning the Prime Minister about pushbacks of…
Freedom of the Press
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The Journalists’ Union of Athens Daily Newspapers condemns the continuing campaign of litigation against journalists
Freedom of the Press
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Political party MeRA25 lodged a complaint against Greek public broadcaster ERT for “zero coverage” of…
Freedom of the Press
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Journalists’ Union of Athens Daily Newspapers calls for legal reform to ensure the freedom of…
Freedom of the Press
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Journalists’ Union of Athens Daily Newspapers denounces an attack against a journalist
Freedom of the Press
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Police officer attacks a journalist covering a student occupation
Freedom of the Press
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“Threats will not silence journalists” Journalist Giorgos Karaivaz gunned down in cold blood
Freedom of the Press
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The International Press Institute (IPI) calls for an investigation into an alleged threat on the…
Freedom of the Press
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ERT journalist complains of censorship in the public broadcasting service
Freedom of the Press
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ΕΣΗΕΑ για κατάργηση διαδικασίας του αυτοφώρου
Freedom of the Press
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SYRIZA files an official complaint against ERT, the Greek public service broadcaster, for failing to…
Freedom of the Press
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Journalists’ Union of Athens Daily Newspapers condemns the extrajudicial proceedings brought by the Greek Police…
Freedom of the Press
Police Violence & Arbitrariness
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Police attack on journalists during protests in Nea Smyrni
Freedom of the Press
Legislative Procedure
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Bias and misinformation on ERT, the public service broadcaster, in favor of a government bill
Freedom of the Press
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Public broadcaster ERT censors coverage of Prime Minister’s violation of coronavirus quarantine measures
Freedom of the Press
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The Journalists’ Union of Athens Daily Newspapers condemns the phenomenon of politicians litigating against journalists
Freedom of the Press
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A journalist alleges that they were forced to resign following pressure from the Prime Minister’s…
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Speech & Expression
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Balaskas v. Greece – Greece found to be in violation of Article 10 of the…
Freedom of the Press
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Journalist faces SLAPP lawsuit for investigative report on packaging recycling
Freedom of the Press
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Journalists Union of Athens Daily Newspapers denounces an attack on a journalist
Freedom of the Press
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Public service broadcasting placed under the control of the Prime Minister
Freedom of the Press
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Journalists Union of Athens Daily Newspapers condemns an attack on a newspaper
Freedom of the Press
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Former minister takes legal action against journalists
Freedom of the Press
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Journalist arrested following defamation charges
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Speech & Expression
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Υπόθεση Κουτσολιόντος και Πανταζής κατά Ελλάδας- Καταδίκη της Ελλάδας για παραβίαση του άρθρου 10 της…
