EU takes action against Hungary for refusing Klubradio license
The European Commission has begun an infringement procedure against Hungary for pushing a leading independent radio station critical of Prime Minister Viktor Orban off the air
LuxLeaks whistleblower loses Strasbourg appeal
The ECtHR ruled that Luxembourg did not violate Raphaël Halet's freedom of expression, but two dissenting justices warn about a chilling effect on future whistleblowers
Report Puts Spotlight On Decline of Media Freedom in the US
America may be the land of the free and the home of the brave, but it's sliding toward having a less-than-free press, and reporters need to be brave to deal with growing attacks on the profession, and themselves.
Belarus “hijacks” Ryanair Flight to Arrest Journalist
Roman Protasevich, 26, a founder and former editor of the NEXTA Telegram channel, was the target of an operation Belarusian authorities have said was directly authorised by President Alexander Lukashenko
Croatia Will Extradite British Whistleblower Who Exposed Bribery to Monaco
British whistleblower Jonathan Taylor who revealed bribery at an oil company he worked for in Monaco will be extradited to face corruption charges.
Freedom Day? Full-Court Press Remains on Journalists Worldwide
As May 3 marked World Press Freedom Day, journalists around the world were being arrested, beaten, assaulted, jailed, harassed, and detained by autocratic governments, and reviled by those who question the value of their work.
Infographic: What You Need to Know About the EU Whistleblowing Directive
Blueprint really likes this infographic by the German firm Vispato; we're republishing it as we think it will be helpful to the community to use.
A Murder, Death Threats, State Squeeze: Greece's Journalists in Peril
Reeling over the murder of crime reporter Giorgos Karaivaz and plummeting in Reporters Without Borders (RSF) media freedom rankings, Greece is now dealing with claims by another investigative journalist his life was threatened.
Ten Shots, Two to the Head, Silenced Noted Greek Crime Journalist
The killing of Greek journalist Giorgos Karaivaz remains unresolved.
International Festival of Whistleblowing, Dissent and Accountability, May 8 2021
Blueprint is proud to be a promoter and speaker at the International Festival of Whistleblowing, Dissent and Accountability, organised by the Centre for Global Justice, Peace and Accountability and Dr. Deepa Driver. The event will take place on May 8, 2021 in a virtual online format.
Surveillance Video Showed Suspects in Greek Journalist's Murder
As Greek police were sifting through the news stories of journalist Giorgos Karaivaz for clues why he was shot dead outside his home, a security camera caught on video a motor scooter carrying two men who fled, one of whom fired the shots.