Poland: Ex-PM Falsely Links Justyna Dobrosz-Oracz to Russian Spy – WPF Condemns Attempt to Discredit
Justyna Dobrosz-Oracz, a journalist at TVP, is suing former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki for defamation after he falsely accused her of having ties to a Russian spy.
Moldova: WPF Condemns Chișinău Mayor's Offensive Comments Against Journalists
Chișinău Mayor Ion Ceban calls journalists "alcoholics," "clowns," & "sycophants," accusing them of serving the govt. Those targeted by the outrageous accusations included journalists Nata Albot and Mariana Rață.
Turkiye: WPF Demands an End to Political Intimidation as Party Leader Insults Hilal Köylü
After questioning Nationalist Movement Party leader Devlet Bahçeli on potential disagreements with President Erdoğan, journalist Hilal Köylü faced public scolding and was told to "quit her profession."
Ukraine: Antonina Torbich Falsely Linked to Russian Special Services in Smear Campaign
Antonina Torbich, deputy editor of Chetverta Vlada, is the target of a smear campaign following her team’s critical reporting on the head of communications at Rivne City Council.
Bulgaria: Gendered Insults and Hostile Smears, Politicians Attack Journalist Maria Tsantsarova
In the days leading up to Bulgaria’s snap parliamentary elections on October 27, prominent television journalist Maria Tsantsarova has faced an escalating wave of attacks from political figures in Bulgaria.
Armenia: MP Calls Knar Manukyan 'Scoundrel' and 'Disgusting', WPF Condemns Abuse
MP Hovik Aghazaryan verbally abused journalist Knar Manukyan. His anger stemmed from dissatisfaction with an interview she published. This is not isolated; such disrespect reflects a broader pattern of hostility toward the press in Armenia.
Venezuela: Maduro Launches Smear Campaign Against Colombian Journalist Vicky Dávila
President Nicolás Maduro intensifies his campaign against the press, specifically targeting Vicky Dávila, director of Colombia's Semana magazine, during a military event.
Mexico: Azucena Uresti and Colleague Targeted by Sinaloa Governor Over Crime Reporting
WPF demands that the governor focus on combating the wave of violence in Culiacán, instead of trying to hold journalists responsible for safety concerns.
Poland: PiS Party Edits Maria Stepan’s Quotes to Fit Political Narrative, WPF Denounces Manipulation
Opposition party Law and Justice (PiS) used footage of journalists like Maria Stepan in a political ad, distorting their statements to push a political agenda.
Bolivia: Women Press Freedom Condemns Personal Attacks on TV Host Jimena Antelo
Jimena Antelo facing smears from former president's legal team during TV interview.
Albania: Pro-Government Tabloid Launches Orchestrated Smear Campaign Against Blerjana Bino
Women Press Freedom strongly denounces the orchestrated smear campaign and attack on Blerjana Bino, Director of the Centre for Science and Innovation for Development (SciDev), and Osservatorio Balkani Caucaso Transeuropa (OBCT) by the pro-government online tabloid "prapaskena".