“It’s Silencing” – Albania Shuts Down TikTok
Journalists, civil society representatives, TikTokers and politicians talk to iMEdD about Edi Rama's decision, just two months before the elections.
Taking the Next Step
iMEdD is launching an ambitious new initiative: a global, nonprofit, video-first newsroom, employing young journalists from around the world.
Why Any Reporter Can Now Source Free, Quality Satellite Images of Almost Anywhere on Earth
Journalists can now get free high-resolution satellite images from around the world in minutes, without any specialized knowledge.
The “Dark” Greek Telegram
The encrypted messaging platform appears to be revising its policy of cooperating with law enforcement. The latest data for Greece.
What is public about parliamentary decision-making in Europe?
Parliaments try to show accountability by making legislative processes, and occasionally votes or proceedings, public. We collected data about 13 European countries, as well as Australia, the US, Canada, and the European Parliament to see what is accessible to the public about their work.
“My Sister Asks Me Every Day if I Am Okay” — The Persecution of Journalists in Turkey
From the outset of the crisis—triggered by the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu—journalists have been targeted, and authorities have imposed restrictions on social media. What does the future hold for Turkey?
From Texas to Orestiada
Trump, a festival in Texas and an event in a cinema theater in Orestiada make up the frame of a big picture that journalism has probably missed. But is it too late?
BBC News finds that AI tools “distort” its journalism into “a confused cocktail” with many errors
A BBC report found that AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and Perplexity frequently misrepresented its news articles, with over half of responses containing errors. The findings raise concerns about AI-generated misinformation and its impact on public trust in journalism.
Trapped in transit: Migration chokepoints in the Central Mediterranean
Thousands of people are stuck between Tunisia and Italy within a migration system designed to hold them back. How do current policies affect migrants, and what can regional actors change to promote the region’s sustainability?