The 26th place for France
Media . Politics . UncategorizedEvery year, the association called “Reporters sans frontières” (Reporters without borders) publishes a ranking relative to press freedom. The association defines press freedom as “the effective possibility for journalists, as individuals and as collectives, to select, produce and disseminate information in the public interest, independently of political, economic, legal and social interference, and without threat
the Lack of Press Freedom in Thailand
Politics . UncategorizedWhen it comes to press freedom, Thailand ranked 115 out of 180 countries in this year’s World Press Freedom index which is honestly not a good place. This is a result of our current government. Our Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has a vision that the media should play a major role in supporting the government’s
Freedom of press is guaranteed only to those who own one
PoliticsPress freedom in our times The times we are all living are though and difficult to even express with words. But words are something that stay on paper most of the times and that testify what has been, what is and what is going to be. Writing helps freeing one’s mind of thoughts, when it
Thai Press is under invasion or not?
PoliticsPeople are more connected in the world of digital disruption, with many various ways to convey and receive information. The digital era has a significant impact on the media and press industries. It shifts from one-way to two-way communication, in which the audience can also be a news producer. Under these circumstances, ordinary citizens and
Is it ethical to vaccinate children, who are part of a non-risk group, in order to, supposedly, create herd immunity and eradicate the virus?
Controversy . Covid-19 . PoliticsAna Mafalda Cabral For the past three years the Portuguese people, as the majority of the world, have been trying to survive through a pandemic. Each individual fought for their health and stability while the government kept throwing controversial debates to exacerbate the situation even more. The latest one, one that puts part of the
The Gag law under socialist rule
Media . PoliticsThe Spanish Organic Law for the Protection of Public Security – also known as Ley Mordaza (or Gag Law in english) – has now been in force for seven years. The controversial law introduced by the Popular Party (PP), considered by many to be a barrier to freedom of expression, is therefore a barrier to
Inappropriate appreciation of the richest Czech
Media . Politics . SocietyThe richest Czech, who died in helicopter crash during a heli-skiing last year in Alaska, PetrKellner, does not deserve the Order of the White Lion. But the fact that he was awarded byPresident Miloš Zeman cannot surprise many. The annual awarding of state honors became an indecent farce during the presidency of thecurrent head of
Care about human rights? Stop watching football
Authors . Culture . Politics . Society . Sports . TravelFootball is far from the innocent game of fun that it used to be when I was a child. Nowadays it’s heavenly influenced by oil money from countries with somewhat questionable “human rights”. This week, the Spanish Super Cup is played. Four Spanish top teams competing in a small Spanish tournament. But it doesn’t take
Corona Proteste in Deutschland: Ist der Wahnsinn noch zu (s)toppen?
Authors . PoliticsNatürlich sollten friedliche Proteste, welches Thema sie auch betreffen, zulässig sein. Und selbstverständlich gibt es zu keinem Thema eine 100 Prozent einheitliche Meinung. Leider sind die aktuellen Corona Proteste bei weitem nicht mehr als friedlich einzustufen. Bei diesen „Spaziergängen“ wird massenhaft gegen das Gesetz verstoßen und vor Gewalt gegenüber der Polizei nicht zurückgeschreckt. Die Mehrheit
The climate crisis calls for action
Climate Change . Politics . SocietyIf the climate rally that took place on October 25th in the capital of Spain demonstrates anything, it is that climate change is no longer the belief of a few individuals who fight for the cause to the rhythm of The Beatles and with the peace symbol as their mantra. Climate change has become a