On December 18, 2024, the Bishkek City Court upheld the sentences for several journalists involved in the Temirov Live case.

Court sentences journalist Sandra Muhoza to 1 year & 9 months in prison on politically motivated charges of “attacking the integrity of national territory” & “racial aversion.”

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.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze insulted Formula TV journalist Eliso Jariashvili during a press conference, calling her "miserable" and accusing her of taking "dirty money."

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."

MP Dragan Kovački interrupted the journalist multiple times, accusing her of recording the event with her phone.

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.

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.

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.

WPF vehemently condemns threats of sexual violence targeting the journalist at her home. Police must investigate.

Jimena Antelo facing smears from former president's legal team during TV interview.

Slovak journalist Xénia Makarová was ambushed by government official Juraj Gedra at her workplace over her article on government office reconstruction. The meeting was secretly recorded by MEP Erik Kaliňák, edited, and shared by the ruling SMER party, sparking attacks against the journalist online.

WPF vehemently condemns Nationalist Movement Party leader Devlet Bahçeli's threats against Halk TV and 4 journalists, including Şule Aydın.

Women Press Freedom strongly condemns violence against journalists covering political events.

WPF denounces attempt to criminalize journalist for expressing her opinion.

Women Press Freedom condemns the harassment of the Maay-language journalist. Government officials must treat all press with respect.

Women Press Freedom strongly condemns that elected official's attempt to intimidate the journalist for doing her job.