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Fact-checking Rimas Bružas’ column on LRT: 2% real vs 50% claimed
Last week, many Belarusians living in Lithuania were disturbed by the column written by journalist Rimas Bružas. Among other things, the author intended to show that Belarusian migrants who ‘bring along a stinking snake of disrespect towards our [Lithuanian] way of life’ are not welcome in the country.
The text only presented a few facts, but one figure was easily verifiable. Journalist Siarhei Tsverdzichau questions certain claims from the high-profile story through a research.
February 08, 2024
«Belarusian media funding is declining, while competition from Russian media is on the rise.» Is there a solution?
January 19, 2024
The most reassuring thing is getting feedback from the audience». Belarusian independent media’s take on the year’s results and their plans for the future
December 28, 2023
Support for journalists and media, solidarity campaigns, European awards, and TikTok launch: BAJ yearly closure
December 26, 2023
Reform.by media is on the brink of closure
December 22, 2023
Reporters need helmets, body armor, and psychological support. What challenges do media in Israel face?
Israel encountered multiple media challenges after the ruthless assault by Hamas militants. On the one hand, journalists are trying to figure out the reason behind the intelligence and special services breakdown and the government’s accountability. On the other hand, they dispel fakes and reconstruct the chronology of terrible events bit by bit.
BAJ interviewed Anat Saragusti from the Israeli Union of Journalists, who was a correspondent in the Gaza Strip for many years. We discussed how the media responds to public demands and their reactions.
October 13, 2023
«Independent media is experiencing a business model collapse, and society is subjecting itself to self-censorship.» Highlights from the Freedom House report
October 05, 2023
Physical threats, disinformation, censorship. Six modern challenges for the media
September 13, 2023
“Everything his camera captured turned into a masterpiece.” Renowned photographer Anatol Kliashchuk passes away
September 05, 2023
An IFEX Q&A with the Belarusian Association of Journalists: Defending press freedom is a marathon, not a sprint
August 07, 2023
“If one of us is imprisoned, the other one takes the child and leaves the country.” The key from the report of human rights activists on the psychological state of political emigrants
June 13, 2023
«For them, the events in our region are a conflict between Russia and satellite countries.» Belarusian journalist talks about visiting South Korea
June 05, 2023
“I stay so that those who have been imprisoned or forced to leave have a place to return to”. Motivations of journalists who choose to stay in Belarus
May 11, 2023
“I stay so that those who have been imprisoned or forced to leave have a place to return to”. Motivations of journalists who choose to stay in Belarus
May 11, 2023
«We stand by the truth, we stand together!» A marathon of solidarity with the imprisoned journalists started in Vilnius
Thirty-three names, thirty-three journalists behind bars, thirty-three portraits in the center of Vilnius... This number is particularly dramatic today, on World Press Freedom Day.
In order to draw attention to the situation of the media in Belarus, Belarusian and Lithuanian journalists held a solidarity rally. This is the first action within the whole solidarity marathon, which is to be held in many countries of the world.
May 03, 2023
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