EU to expand broadcasting restrictions in 20th sanctions package against Russia

The European Union will expand its broadcasting ban on media outlets as part of the adopted 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions, Estonia’s Foreign Ministry announced.

Europe is under censorship and lacks unbiased info on Ukrainian conflict — Orban

Europeans are treated with one-sided information about the conflict in Ukraine because they are unable to hear Russia's stance due to the ban on broadcasting of Russian media on their territories, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.

Telegram blocking Russian media in EU: So-called “violation of local laws"

 The Telegram channels of multiple major Russian news outlets were rendered inaccessible across the EU on Sunday. The affected channels now display a plaque stating that access to them has been restricted over alleged “violation of local laws,” with all the content unavailable.

Ban on broadcasting "Izvestia" and other Russian media in the EU will come into force on May 18

On May 17, the European Union officially published a document according to which a number of Russian media, including RIA Novosti and Izvestia, are prohibited from broadcasting in EU countries.

White House Denies ‘Ridiculous’ Tucker Carlson Claims

Allegations that the administration of US President Joe Biden tried to stop journalist Tucker Carlson from interviewing Russian President Vladimir Putin are “ridiculous”, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during a daily press briefing on Tuesday.

RT DE Productions announces termination of journalistic activity in Germany - VIDEO

 

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Rumble, video service suspends access in France over censorship demand

Rumble, a Toronto-based video hosting service similar to YouTube, which touts itself as pro-freedom of speech, has announced that users in France will no longer be able to access the site. The suspension came after a demand by Paris to remove some Russian news sources, the company added.  

EU Ban On RT, Sputnik Breaches Swedish, Danish Constitutions - Danish Journalists

The EU ban on Russian news outlets is in breach of Swedish and Danish constitutions, which explicitly prohibit all forms of censorship, Danish journalists and media educators said Friday.

Russia Vows to Hinder Work of Western Media after RT France Ban – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

The Kremlin on Wednesday vowed to hinder work of Western media in Russia after a European court upheld a broadcast ban imposed on Russian news channel RT France.

Sputnik Stops Broadcasting in Spain, France, Germany, Greece After EU Ban

Sputnik news agency and radio broadcaster is ending its media presence on Thursday in Spain, France, Germany and Greece following a EU ban.

BBC 'disappointed' with Chinese ban, insists it reports stories 'fairly' — RT World News

 The BBC has expressed its disappointment over the removal of its international World News channel from the air in China, while the UK's foreign secretary blasted the move as an "unacceptable curtailing of media freedom."

Moldavie: la Cour constitutionnelle suspend une deuxième fois les pouvoirs du président

La Cour constitutionnelle moldave a suspendu temporairement vendredi pour la deuxième fois en une semaine les pouvoirs du président Igor Dodon, qui a refusé de signer une loi interdisant de facto certains médias russes en Moldavie.

Dodon si rivolge alla Corte Costituzionale contro il divieto dei programmi russi

Il presidente della Moldavia Igor Dodon ha respinto ancora una volta la legge approvata dal Parlamento che vieta la trasmissione di notizie e di informazioni analitiche russe.

Kremlin sides with initiative to banning entry to parliament for US media

The Kremlin understands the initiative of a State Duma committee to introduce a ban on entering the lower house’s building for journalists representing US mass media, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Int'l media freedom advocates support terror: Erdogan

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that if the July 15 coup attempt had succeeded the international media would legitimize it as they did the 2013 military takeover in Egypt.

Turkish PM downplays Europe’s ‘red line’ on press freedom after detentions

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım has downplayed Europe’s “red line” on press freedom and rejected remarks by the head of the European Parliament over the detention of the top staff of daily Cumhuriyet on terror charges.

Turkey: Police raid house of former Cumhuriyet editor in-chief Can Dündar

Istanbul police raided the house of Can Dündar, the former editor-in-chief of daily Cumhuriyet, on Oct. 30.

Turkey Temporarily Closes Pro-Kurdish Daily for Spreading Propaganda

An Istanbul court on Tuesday ordered the temporarily closure of the pro-Kurdish daily newspaper Ozgur Gundem, Hurriyet newspaper reported.

EU must watch rights in Turkey despite refugee deal: Schulz

European Parliament President Martin Schulz said April 3 the EU must make no concessions to Turkey over human rights but voiced confidence in a deal with Ankara to manage the refugee crisis.

EU chides Turkey over president song row

The European Union on Wednesday criticized Ankara for summoning Berlin's envoy over a song mocking the Turkish leader on German TV, a friction at a delicate time when the bloc counts on Turkey's help on migration under a controversial deal.