Crimea authorities are charging two women with “propaganda using extremist symbols” – punishable by a fine and up to 15 days behind bars.
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What The Shake-up At Kommersant Says About Russian Media
This week brought the bombshell announcement that Ivan Safronov and Maxim Ivanov, two veteran reporters for Kommersant, were pressured into resigning.
Thousands of Czechs Demand Justice Minister Resign
Tens of thousands of protesters rallied in the Czech capital Tuesday as demands intensified for the resignation of the new justice minister.
Scores of Russian Journalists Pen Open Letter After Colleagues Fired
Close to 180 journalists at prominent Russian newspaper Kommersant have signed an open letter to readers, saying the country “deserved freedom of speech.”
Reporters Quit Russia’s Kommersant in Solidarity With Fired Colleagues
Journalists covering political news for Russian newspaper Kommersant have quit their jobs in solidarity with two colleagues who were fired over an article.
A Democratic Monarchy Or An Ancient Unnecessary Institution?
The UK is not unique in having a Monarchy but its history and function does have a degree of uniqueness about it, certainly within Europe. Its function, compilation and place within British society and culture has changed over the years.
Video Sting Brings Down Austrian Government
Austria raced towards snap election as Chancellor Sebastian Kurz pulled the plug on his coalition with the far right after its leader was caught on video.
Ukraine Ruling Coalition Breaks Up; Snap Elections Likely
Ukraine’s ruling coalition broke after People’s Front party quit outgoing President Petro’s faction, paving way for Zelenskiy call a snap election.
Former French President Sarkozy Set for Trial Over 2012 Campaign
France’s Constitutional Council cleared the way for former president Nicolas to be tried over alleged illegal financing failed re-election campaign in 2012.
Podcast: A Playbook for Organizing in Turbulent Times
20 years ago, Srdja Popovic was part of a revolution — literally. He was a founding member of the Otpor! movement that ousted Serbia Slobodan Milsovic from power in 1999.