A least 10 people have been killed and dozens injured today (12/01/2015) in the historical center of Istanbul (Turkey) in what appears to be a suicide bomb attack by suspected member of the Islamic State (IS), group has killed 10 people, official reports say. Following the explosion, the Turkey Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTUK) have ordered a broadcast ban interviews related to an explosion. The broadcast ban was followed by a total information ban decided by the 7th Chamber of the Istanbul Court of Peace which forbid the publication of any opinion, interview, images, information – including comments published…

First Hungary and now is Poland threatening Europe’s media freedom. Regardless of the safeguard of European Fundamental Rights charter and declaration, governments attempt to influence media will inevitably threaten our democracies.   On Thursday 7 January, the president of Poland ignored core EU fundamental rights including press freedom by signing one of the most criticized media laws in the history of the EU. Following that, the EU Commissioner Günther Oettinger has openly criticized Poland for infringing “common European values” by passing legislation that gives the government control of the state media and the power to directly appoint the heads of…

Over three hundred journalists and media workers have gathered on Monday (11/01/2015) in several towns in Serbia for the third time, calling for the dismissal of the Defence Minister, Bratislav Gasic, who made a sexist remark to a female reporter in December 2015. The protest named “Journalists do not kneel” occurred in front of the Serbian government building in Belgrade, as well as Novi Sad, Nis and several other cities. Back in December, the Prime Minister of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, announced that he will dismiss Gasic for his inappropriate remark following a series of protests from journalists. Yet Gasic is…

   CV  Main experiences and achievements: Working conditions of journalists, social partnership and collective bargaining: Building public solidarity among journalists; uilding public pressure for the right of journalists to collective bargaining; establishing close working relationships with media houses and their associations; resulting in important steps towards new collective agreements, and maintaining already existing collective agreements on working conditions of journalists. Support for freedom of the press and independence of journalists:  Active lobbying at all levels, cooperation with other organisations such as Reporters without Borders or Amnesty International; resulting in a public and political conscience of the difficulties facing journalists; and…

  CV Born in Thessaloniki, Greece, in 1969, I ‘ve studied Greek Literature. Having worked as a journalist, since 1989, in both newspapers and radio, I have also edited numerous books and collaborated with various magazines, either as a contributing editor or as an editor-at-large, or as both. Since 2003 I am the director general of the Journalists’ Union of Macedonia and Thrace Daily Newspapers.   Candidate Statement   An allegiance to the ideal of European cooperation and a belief that the practice of journalism requires openness and equality are two principles that characterize the Greek Union of Journalists which…

CV Patrick Kamenka, former journalist with AFP for nearly 40 years. I used to cover the Soviet union and many war zone conflits  (former Yougoslavia, USSR, Iraq). In charge for my union SNJ-CGT on the international issues. Working on the Turkish campaign with TGS for EFJ. Member of FREG. Elected twice as Steering comittee member. Reserve member from 2013-2016. Candidate Statement I stand for solidarity – good quality journalism – better rights for journalists The EFJ is facing crucial challenges because of the increasing concentration of ownership in the media industry. Mainstream media are more and more linked to banks and…

  CV Born in the year of 1954 in Belgrade, Serbia Education – graduate Faculty of Low in Belgrade Profession – journalist Employed at National public service / Radio-television of Serbia for 32 years, working as reporter, TV presenter, editor in chief for Satellite program, and after that Head of Entertainment program. Currently on a position as a chief editor for 5 channels on RTS Internet television. Union activities: I’m one of the founders of Journalists Union of Serbia ( 2003. ) I represented the Journalists Union of Serbia as delegate or observer in 4 Annual meetings of EFJ/IFJ :…

CV Professional profile 1989-2016: staff journalist at Il Sole 24 Ore, the main Italian economic and financial daily newspaper, covering the following sectors: 2009 -2016 Editorial responsibilities on trade, exports, globalization, emerging countries’ economy, Italian enterprise in the global market. 2003 – 2009  Technological innovation and its impact on the market and on society 1998 – 2002 Foreign desk : Export, globalization, economy of the emerging countries, Italian enterprises in the global market. 1993 – 1998 Italian economy desk, writing about Job, labour issues, labour market. 1989 – 1993 Foreign desk: writing about the EEC (now the EU) and integration…

CV I am 62 years old (2 June, 1954) and since 1999 I am a sub-editor at “Phileleftheros” daily newspaper, the largest newspaper in Cyprus. From 1988 to 1991 I was a volunteer sub-editor and writer in setting up and publishing the weekly political newspaper “Embros”, dealing mostly with international issues. A committed trade unionist, I believe that by collective efforts we can strengthen and safeguard the freedom of the press, defend the right to free expression and opinion, protect the independence, freedoms and rights of journalists, improve their professional position and improve their terms and conditions of work through…

          CV I was born on 20th September 1981 in Podgorica, Montenegro I have worked as a journalist since I was 19 years old 2011 – graduated from a law school at the Faculty of Law in Podgorica 2012 – gained Criminal Law Specialization at the Faculty of Law in Podgorica 2001- 2014: I worked as a journalist, specialized in topics related to labor law and economics, in the daily newspaper “Vijesti” 2013 – present: President of Trade Union of Media of Montenegro since its establishment in 2013 2013 – present: Member of the Collegium of…

          CV Andreas K. Bittner (Germany), political economist, freelance journalist and author, former board member and Honorary Treasurer of Deutscher Journalisten-Verband (DJV). Since the days of the eruption of Eyjafjallajökull (April 2010) Honorary Treasurer of the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) – co-founder and driving force behind the independent Association internationale sans but lucratif (Aisbl). Author of two international studies for the EFJ: “Managing Change – Innovation and Trade Unionism in the News Industry” (2011/12) and “Confronting Austerity. Financial and Employment Models in Journalism” (2014). Andreas is focusing on digitization, digital media, crowd funding and larger financial issues in the “real” and virtual world; interested…

CV and Statement After 13 years working in newspapers both reporting and sub editing I left print journalism to join BBC radio, reporting, producing, news reading and also becoming a news editor.  I then moved to Television News, also reporting and producing, and spent almost thirty years at the BBC, finishing as the editor of a daily half hour news programme serving the whole of Eastern England. I now work on a voluntary basis for the NUJ, negotiating and representing our members working at the BBC.  I am also one of the union’s three National Officers as the Honorary General…

Candidate as President   Mogens Blicher Bjerregård, 58 years, Danish Union of Journalists CV From 2015: Freelance 1999-2015: President of the Danish Union of Journalists 1997-1999: Consultant at the Danish Union of Journalists 1993-1997: Chair of the chapel of journalists at Danish Broadcasting Cooperation 1984-1993:    Working as journalist at TV, newspaper and radio 1980-1984: Student at and graduated from the Danish School of Journalism in Århus   International: 2013-2016: EFJ: President of the European Federation of Journalists 2007-2010: IFJ: Member of the Executive Committee of the International Federation of Journalists 2014-2018: IPDC: Member of the Council and Bureau of the…

    CV Current president of the Journalists Association of Santiago de Compostela (APSC) and member of Steering Committee of Spanish Federation of Journalists (FAPE) and representative for Exterior Relations. Elected member of IFJ (International Federation of Journalists) ExCom on behalf of Spanish journalists in Dublin, 2013. Chief Editor, Head of Section, Coordinator Reports and Director of Programs on Television de Galicia Channel (TVG), since 1985. Currently in Comunication & Public Relations CRTVG Dep. Program Director of the following: 2004/08 ‘Terras de Acolá’ (Lands Beyond the Sea), about  Portugal and the eight Portuguese        speaking countries: Cape Verde, Sâo Tome…

Poland’s president Andrzej Duda has signed today a controversial state media law. Prior to the next weekly meeting by the college of Commissioners on 13 January, 2016 in which the European Commissioners will discuss both the developments of the Constitutional Court and the media law in Poland, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) has sent the following letter to Commissioner Günther Oettinger. Commissioner Günther Oettinger, responsible for the digital economy and society, said on Sunday Poland should be put under the EU’s rule of law supervision, a three-step procedure consisting of a Commission assessment, a Commission recommendation and a follow-…

Join us for a webinar (web conference) on Feb 10, 2016 at 12:00 PM GMT. Register now! If freelance journalists provide input to newsrooms , the question is always: Can I re-use the post also elsewhere with other clients with a different target audience? The question of which rights are established with reference to a journalistic work/contribution is regulated by intellectual property right /copyright law. Therefore, knowledge of the correct use of authors’ rights/copyright not only at national level but worldwide is crucial for freelance writers. Freelance journalist Mike Holderness works in London and is a long time activist in…