On October 11, 2020, the Journalists Union of Athens Daily Newspapers issued a statement condemning “the attempted intimidation” of journalist Aris Portosalte following an attack on his family home by strangers chanting slogans.
“We emphasise that pluralism is an integral part of a democratic state. The SKAI journalist submitted his personal views to the public debate and may be judged on them; the general public can agree or disagree. Under no circumstances, however, should the journalist be targeted as a result,” the announcement concludes.
In a state that adheres to the rule of law, both individual rights and the freedom of the press are protected. Journalists have the right to practice their work freely and independently, without censorship or influence.
Article 14 of the Constitution guarantees the freedom of the press, and the Journalists’ Union of Athens Daily Newspapers in this case condemns an attack against the journalist Aris Portosalte which was aimed at intimidating him into silence.
Regardless of the view expressed by a journalist, attacks against them violate freedom of expression and therefore the constitutionally guaranteed freedom of the press.
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