DIICOT continues to harass journalists in Romania: Open Letter
A group of organisations that promote press freedom and good governance and representative media outlets are protesting a DIICOT [Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism] prosecutors’ decision to ask Rise Project journalists to reveal their sources.
Rights groups call on authorities to hasten investigation into harassment of Romanian journalist
Four months after the journalist Emilia Șercan filed complaints for the publication of her private pictures and the alleged leak of key elements of the case, free press organisations express their deep concerns over delays in the investigation.
Romanian authorities should launch fresh investigation into harassment of journalist Emilia Șercan
Șercan’s harassment began in January after she revealed that Prime Minister Ciucă had plagiarised his doctoral dissertation. Since then, she has received threats and her private photographs have been stolen and published online.
Filmmakers badly beaten in Romania whilst making documentary on illegal logging
Two of the victims reportedly lost consciousness as they were transported by emergency services to hospital in Vatra Dornei. All their footage was deleted and the equipment was destroyed by the attackers.
Romania: Rights groups raise concerns over former bishop’s abusive legal action against media outlets and journalists
The former bishop – who is currently on trial for raping one of his students – is suing two media outlets and three journalists for publishing articles about his alleged involvement in sexual abuse at an Orthodox Christian high school.
Fundamental rights under siege in Romania
The regulations and practices adopted by the Romanian authorities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have created dangerous antecedents in crisis management that could affect democracy.
Were Romanian police ordered to target journalists at anti-corruption protest?
Approximately 15 journalists were attacked by Romanian police during a major anti-corruption protest on 10 August. RSF and ActiveWatch are calling on the security forces to publish the instructions they were given on how to behave towards journalists covering public events.
Civil society calls for investigation into surveillance of journalist Cătălin Tolontan
IFEX members call for an immediate investigation into spying operations in Romania incompatible with free and democratic society.
Sign the petition to stop mass surveillance activities in Romania!
The free expression and privacy rights of Romanians are threatened by recent invasive data retention laws. Sign the petition and help demand an end to invasive surveillance legislation!
Report examines political, economic pressures faced by Romanian TV stations
ActiveWatch has released “The Political Map of Local Televisions,” a qualitative research report that analyses local TV stations’ financial status, sources of funding and the political and economic pressures they are subject to.
In an attack on free expression, libel may be recriminalised in Romania
IFEX members are calling on the president of Romania to veto proposed changes to the penal code passed by Parliament that would recriminalise insult and libel.
Romanian president urged to counter recriminalisation of libel
On 10 December 2013, the Romanian Parliament recriminalised libel and insult without any public consultation. Press freedom groups are calling on President Traian Basescu to abstain from promulgating the new law.
Amendments to insolvency law put Romanian media at risk
On the 2 October 2013, the Romanian government adopted an emergency ordinance on procedures for preventing insolvency, which requires suspension of licenses for audiovisual companies entering insolvency proceedings.
Romanian football club officials threaten journalists, censor media outlets
ActiveWatch, a Romanian human rights NGO concerned with freedom of expression, expresses its outrage towards the unacceptable behaviour by Steaua Football Club officials against journalists and media outlets.