Concerns Over Press Freedom Due to Proposed Legislation
April 10, 2025
The discussion in the parliamentary committee focused on proposed legislations that raise concerns about press freedom in Cyprus. Criticism was directed at the possibility of lifting journalistic confidentiality by the decision of a single official, such as the Attorney General. The president of the Journalists' Union, Giorgos Fragkos, emphasized that the bill violates European principles for journalist protection. MP Irene Charalambidou demanded further clarifications regarding the decision-making process for the lifting of confidentiality.