WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on June 17, 2025: * * * Russia's Economy: Losing Altitude, Not Control The Russian budget is falling deeper into the red, although the Kremlin may get some unexpected help from the Middle East fighting. By Alexander Kolyandr Russia's budget recorded another deficit in May, with the total annual deficit rising by 200bn rubles ($2.55bn) to reach 3.4 trillion rubles (or 1.5% of GDP), the Finance Mini  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain posted the following news: * * * Despite Sporadic Releases, Persecutions Against Political Prisoners Continue in Saudi Arabia * Since the end of last year and in the first months of 2025, a large number of prisoners have been released in Saudi Arabia. Among them are prisoners of conscience, including high-profile human rights activists. This is certainly a step forward since many of these peop  more

LONDON, England, June 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, posted the following news: * * * Georgia: Independent media face a new wave of repression * As the ruling Georgian Dream party intensifies efforts to consolidate authoritarian rule, independent media face unprecedented pressure and are now on the brink of survival. Journalists are increasingly subjected to detentions, physical attacks, arbitrary fines, cen  more

LONDON, England, June 18 -- PEN International issued the following news: * * * Georgia: Independent media face new wave of repression as new laws come into effect 17 June 2025 -As the ruling Georgian Dream party intensifies efforts to consolidate authoritarian rule, independent media in Georgia face unprecedented pressure and are now on the brink of survival. Journalists are increasingly subjected to detentions, physical attacks, arbitrary fines, censorship, as well as financial and instituti  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 17 -- The European Federation of Journalists posted the following news: * * * Georgia: journalists face new wave of repression as new laws come into effect * As the ruling Georgian Dream party intensifies efforts to consolidate authoritarian rule, independent media face unprecedented pressure and are now on the brink of survival. Journalists are increasingly subjected to detentions, physical attacks, arbitrary fines, censorship, as well as financial and institutional   more

PARIS, France, June 17 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Georgia: RSF and 22 NGOs decry escalating repression of independent media as another journalist turned away at the border * In an open letter, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and 22 other organisations condemned the growing authoritarian tendencies and intensifying repression targeting independent media in Georgia. This includes refusing entry to foreign journalists, seen in the recent case  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 17 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Iran: At least four journalists and media workers killed since conflict with Israel escalated * The tension between Israel and Iran has escalated since Tel Aviv launched its surprise offensive on multiple Iranian targets on 13 June. Waves of missiles have struck cities in both countries, resulting in hundreds of civilian deaths and injuries, including the killi  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on June 16, 2025, to the Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Hungary Becomes Main Lobbyist for Georgian Dream Government in Europe By Giorgi Menabde Executive Summary * Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's recent visit to Hungary, by personal invitation of his Hungarian counterpart, Viktor Orban, underlines growing cooperation between Tbilisi and Budapest, as the European Union accuses the Georgian Dream governm  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on June 17, 2025, to the Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Russian Soldiers in Ukraine Use Smartphone Videos for Protest at Home By Paul Goble Executive Summary: * Russian soldiers fighting against Ukraine are making and sending home video protests to their local governments about a wide variety of issues, boosting the profile of opposition causes. * Video protests from soldiers are increasing because commanders are  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 17 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * Journalists learn tactics for counteracting misinformation * How to combat health misinformation at the top * Moderator: Naseem Miller, senior health editor, The Journalist's Resource * Karen Ernst, director, Voices for Vaccines * Stefanie Friedhoff, director, Information Futures Lab, Brown University * Tara Haelle, independent journalist & AHCJ health beat  more

PARIS, France, June 17 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Mexico: Four years of impunity since the murder of Gustavo Sanchez Cabrera; RSF with Propuesta Civica demand justice * On the fourth anniversary of the murder of the director of the news portal Noticias Minuto a Minuto, Gustavo Sanchez Cabrera, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and Propuesta Civica met with federal and Oaxaca state authorities on 17 June to demand justice and full reparation   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 17 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Sears Ripped Off Customers, Attacked Negative Reviewers Raising Concerns About Her Leadership * # Dave Levinthal: "[...] a lot of people saying they did not do a good job. She was not somebody who you wanted to do business with." Levinthal: "[...] it says something - some might argue a lot about how she might operate as governor with constituents based on experiences that she had wi  more

LONDON, England, June 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- The National Union of Journalists posted the following news: * * * NUJ urges release of journalist Yanis Mhamdi * The French journalist was arrested alongside journalist Omar Faiad, who was released after signing documents provided by Israeli authorities. The IFJ has stressed no journalist should be forced to sign documents to secure their release, as they were unfairly detained during the course of their work. Both Mhamdi and Faiad had been o  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 17 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * Racial disparities in health linger, some rooted in fake science * Documentary spotlight: Telling the story of racism in health care * Moderator: Katti Gray, independent journalist * Dr. Elaine Batchlor, CEO, MLK Community Healthcare * Jenny Callaghan, co-director, "Deliver Us" * Allegra Hill, midwife and co-owner, Kindred Space LA * Randi Matthews, prod  more

PARIS, France, June 17 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Reign of terror in Saudi Arabia: the execution of journalist Turki al-Jasser demands an international response * Reporters Without Borders (RSF) strongly condemns the execution of Saudi journalist Turki al-Jasser, who was killed on 14 June after seven years of arbitrary imprisonment. Al-Jasser, who was in his 40s, is the first journalist to be sentenced to death and executed in Saudi Arabia  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Yakym Honors Veteran Journalist Mark Peterson for 40 Years of Service * SOUTH BEND, IN - Yesterday, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) formally honored longtime WNDU anchor Mark Peterson by presenting him with a copy of the Congressional Record, recognizing his 40 years of dedicated service to northern Indiana as he enters retirement. Congressman Yakym presents Mark Peterson (middle) with a copy of  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 17 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * Reporters urged to use precision and compassion when covering addiction * How to report accurately and compassionately on addiction * Moderator: Hannah Furfaro, mental health reporter, The Seattle Times * Maia Szalavitz, journalist and author By Heidi de Marco, California Health Fellowship Covering addiction requires a delicate balance of accuracy, ethics and  more

VIENNA, Austria, June 18 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news: * * * Saudi Arabia: IPI condemns execution of journalist Turki al-Jasser Execution marks latest development in Saudi Arabia's violent persecution of the press * The IPI global network strongly condemns the execution of prominent Saudi journalist Turki al-Jasser on 14 June. Al-Jasser had been detained since 2018 on unfounded charges of treason and terrorism. We demand an end to the Saudi regime's brutal   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: * * * Sikhs in Storytelling: A Groundbreaking Event Celebrating Sikh Voices and Impact in Media and Arts SALDEF (Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund) hosted a landmark "Sikhs in Storytelling" event, bringing together prominent Sikh creatives, journalists, and artists from across the world to celebrate their contributions and discuss the evolving landscape of representation i  more

ALBANY, New York, June 18 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany's State Weather Risk Communication Center Featured in 'Cloud Warriors' Book By Mike Nolan ALBANY, N.Y. (June 17, 2025) -- The University at Albany's State Weather Risk Communication Center is featured in a new book as one of the game-changers of weather forecasting. Authored by veteran journalist Tom Weber, "Cloud Warriors: Deadly Storms, Climate Chaos, and the Pioneers Creating a Revolution in   more