Journalism

Media Diet in Ukraine: Russian Social Media and Oligarch-Owned TVMedia Diet in Ukraine: Russian Social Media and Oligarch-Owned TV

Media Diet in Ukraine: Russian Social Media and Oligarch-Owned TV

Ukrainians trust Russian media less and are more aware than ever of who controls their local media. However, they still…

9 years ago
Is Donor Funding Bad for Journalism?Is Donor Funding Bad for Journalism?

Is Donor Funding Bad for Journalism?

Funding from donors in the media has grown significantly during the past decade or so. Journalists welcome the charity. But…

9 years ago
Hungary’s Main Opposition Newspaper Shut DownHungary’s Main Opposition Newspaper Shut Down

Hungary’s Main Opposition Newspaper Shut Down

Nepszabadsag’s publisher, Mediaworks announced that it has suspended the paper’s operations. This is arguably the biggest event in Hungary’s media…

9 years ago
The Cuban Lesson: If You Want Free Access to Media, Use HackersThe Cuban Lesson: If You Want Free Access to Media, Use Hackers

The Cuban Lesson: If You Want Free Access to Media, Use Hackers

Bad internet connections, pricey internet packages, censorship, suppressed freedom of expression and content blocking: this is Cuba. How come, then,…

9 years ago
The Rise of Quality Propaganda in Ukraine: The Story of a PhotoThe Rise of Quality Propaganda in Ukraine: The Story of a Photo

The Rise of Quality Propaganda in Ukraine: The Story of a Photo

A photo taken by an amateur photographer in the Ukrainian village of Shyrokyne reignites the debate on journalism in conflicted…

9 years ago
Why Himal is Leaving NepalWhy Himal is Leaving Nepal

Why Himal is Leaving Nepal

Himal has been in business for three decades. Now it is folding, and Nepal’s authorities have a problem. The end…

9 years ago
Sky News Report on Illegal Arms Trafficking in Romania: A Massive Journalistic Blunder?Sky News Report on Illegal Arms Trafficking in Romania: A Massive Journalistic Blunder?

Sky News Report on Illegal Arms Trafficking in Romania: A Massive Journalistic Blunder?

Newly released information from the investigation in the case of Sky News report on illegal arms trafficking in Romania points to a…

9 years ago
What Happens When Media Oligarchs Go Shopping?What Happens When Media Oligarchs Go Shopping?

What Happens When Media Oligarchs Go Shopping?

Mighty, politically well-connected oligarchs are in the mood for retail therapy, and their targets are media outlets. Their influence over…

9 years ago
Sky News Investigative Report Turns out to Be BogusSky News Investigative Report Turns out to Be Bogus

Sky News Investigative Report Turns out to Be Bogus

In a report aired last Sunday, British broadcaster Sky News claimed that "gun dealers in Romania are willing to sell illegal…

9 years ago
The Anti-Orban Revolution Won’t Be TelevisedThe Anti-Orban Revolution Won’t Be Televised

The Anti-Orban Revolution Won’t Be Televised

Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orban has been quietly gaining control over a media empire, especially TV assets, with the help…

9 years ago