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A cartoon image of enlightenment
The crisis surrounding the Mohammad cartoons is not only a European media sensation, but it also shows us that the media do not react appropriately. Instead of enlightening us, they are just adding fuel to the fire.
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Press for freedom
The EU may be in the middle of an institutional crisis but at least there is one thing Europe can be proud of: it tops the tables in journalists’ rights. But what about Romania, which is due to join the EU in 2007?
Journalism of the future
New forms of journalism are defying A. J. Liebling’s quip that “freedom of the press is limited to those who own one”. But is this a good thing?
Iran’s blog generation
Blogs are becoming increasingly important in Iran. While young people see them as a means to express themselves, often politically, the mullahs are watching over them with a keen eye.
Europe Has Helped to Kill Off the Tunisian Media
Faced with repression, the Tunisian media has found itself at the mercy of the powers that be. This suits Europeans just fine since they prefer a tough regime which leaves the way open for their multi-nationals.
