Press statements of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media meets with Ambassador of San Marino
Publishing date: 7 May 2021
On 5 May, Teresa Ribeiro, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM), met with Ambassador Elena Molaroni Berguido to discuss the importance of media freedom in San Marino and in the broader OSCE region.
OSCE Media Freedom Representative meets with Belarusian Union of Journalists
Publishing date: 12 May 2021
The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, met with representatives of the Belarusian Union of Journalists (BUJ) online yesterday, 11 May 2021, to discuss the current state of freedom of expression and media freedom in Belarus.
A bleak picture when looking at media freedom in region, said OSCE Media Freedom Representative Ribeiro at Permanent Council meeting in Vienna
Publishing date: 13 May 2021
VIENNA, 13 May 2021 – When looking at media freedom in the OSCE region, I see a bleak picture, said OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro. She presented her first biannual report to the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna today...
OSCE Media Freedom Representative deplores detention of journalists in Belarus
Publishing date: 17 May 2021
VIENNA, 17 May 2021 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, deplores the latest imprisonment of several journalists in Belarus.
OSCE Media Freedom Representative alarmed by raids and blocking of Tut.by media portal in Belarus
Publishing date: 18 May 2021
VIENNA, 18 May 2021 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, today expressed her concerns regarding developments around Belarusian online media outlet, Tut.by. The authorities blocked the outlet’s website and raided its editorial office, its regional branches and the homes of several of its staff members.
Stockholm Media Freedom Conference provided opportunity to join forces to address challenges of independent media
Publishing date: 19 May 2021
STOCKHOLM/VIENNA, 19 May 2021 — During the Stockholm Media Freedom conference, participants addressed some of the most pressing issues facing democratic societies today. Among the topics were safety of journalists and the role of independent media in democratic processes — all with a view on how OSCE participating States can increase public trust in independent media through the implementation of OSCE commitments. The situation of female journalists was especially highlighted throughout the conference.
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media concludes visit to Germany
Publishing date: 20 May 2021
On 20 May 2021, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, concluded an official two-day visit to Germany.
OSCE Representative Ribeiro, Missions in BiH and Montenegro condemn death threats against journalists Bursać and Šuković, call for swift investigation
Publishing date: 27 May 2021
VIENNA/SARAJEVO/PODGORICA, 27 May 2021- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina Kathleen Kavalec and Acting Head of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro Siv-Katrine Leirtroe urge the authorities in Montenegro and BiH to swiftly investigate and prosecute those responsible for recent death threats against journalist and columnist Dragan Bursać and Editor in Chief of antenam.net Darko Šuković...
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media urges immediate and unconditional release of all detained journalists in Belarus
Publishing date: 2 June 2021
VIENNA, 2 June 2021 — The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, urged today the public authorities in Belarus to free all journalists and other media workers who have been sentenced, arrested or detained in the country. Most of these journalists were apprehended for their reporting on public events and other political developments in the country.
OSCE Media Freedom Representative calls on authorities to urgently find sustainable funding for Slovenia’s public press agency
Publishing date: 2 June 2021
VIENNA, 2 June 2021 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, today expressed her concern about the ongoing suspension of public funding for the Slovenian Press Agency (STA).