Greece Fares Worst in the EU for Media Freedom, RSF Report Says

Greece recorded the worst result in the 27-member European Union for the fourth year in terms of press freedom. Credit: Hindrik Sijens CC 2-flickr Greece is once again at the bottom of the EU, faring worst when it comes to media freedom. Greece...

Classical music: New offerings at Vancouver's The Annex top the season

Breadcrumb Trail Links Entertainment Music Aficionados of new music can sample a bumper crop of events at The Annex, that useful and adaptive space tucked in behind the Orpheum Avan Yu is the new leader of Muzewest Concerts. Irène Zandel photo...

Aston Villa v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Saturday

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Aston Villa v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Saturday (5.30pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to make it seven...

Eritrean skier raised in Alberta qualifies for 3rd Winter Olympics

Shannon-Ogbnai Abeda made history in 2018 as the first Eritrean to compete in alpine skiing at the Winter Olympics. Now, the 28-year-old is heading back to the world’s biggest stage but this time, his journey carries even deeper meaning. Raised in...

"Take it to Mexico first": Man wants FIFA-banned vuvuzelas back after Bafana qualify for 2026 World Cup

Bafana Bafana qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup had one man wanting to know about the vuvuzelas' return FIFA banned the plastic instrument when it disturbed players and fans during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa Social media users joked...

World Press Freedom Is at Its Worst Because of the Economy of the Media

“You don’t kill the truth by killing journalists.” The gap between the Western European press and the rest of the world is widening / EFE EFE (via 14ymedio), Paris, 2 May 2025 — Press freedom worldwide is at its worst since Reporters Without...

KITFO TV: A new era for Ethiopian and Eritrean cinema

In a groundbreaking move for East African cinema, KITFO TV has officially launched as a dedicated streaming platform for Ethiopian and Eritrean filmmakers. This initiative represents a significant step towards greater representation and access for...

Newcastle v Crystal Palace Live TV – Global channel listings on Wednesday

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Crystal Palace Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Wednesday (7.30pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to make it...

The Quest for Peace and Bread in Ethiopia

By: Sophonias A. Kassa Introduction: A Nation in Distress Once a beacon of African independence and resilience, Ethiopia now finds itself torn apart by internal conflict and economic despair. The dreams that accompanied the early years of reform...

RSF 2025 Index : Burundi continues to slide in an increasingly hostile African media landscape

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, May 2, 2025 – Burundi has fallen 17 places and is now ranked 125th in the world in the 2025 Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index. This decline confirms the increasingly difficult environment in which...

Haftu Strintzos wins the Melbourne half marathon

Thousands of people of all ages took part in the Melbourne Marathon on Sunday. The winner of this year’s full marathon was Jack Rayner. Among the participants were many Greeks. Notably, Greek Australian long-distance runner Haftu Strintzos who...

Maldives remains in most difficult countries for media

Maldives remains in category of the most difficult countries to practice journalism, according to the latest World Press Freedom Index (WPFI). World Press Freedom Index is an annual ranking of 180 nations – compiled by Reporters Without Borders...

Czech Republic Enters Top 10 In RSF Media Freedom Index, While Slovakia Falls

The Czech Republic has improved by seven positions year-on-year in the latest World Press Freedom Index (WPFI), reaching 10th place. Slovakia, on the other hand, dropped nine places to 38th out of 180 countries assessed in the index, which was...

Europe leads world in media freedom rankings — but Greece trails again

France (25) and Italy (49) both dropped several places compared to 2024, while the United Kingdom (20) improved slightly and Poland (31) leaped more than a dozen spots. Greece recorded the worst result in the European Union for the fourth year in...

India ranks 151 in World Press Freedom Index, report raises alarm over media monopoly

India has risen to rank 151 out of 180 in the World Press Freedom Index 2025. The report, put together by Reporters Without Borders (RWB), an international non-profit organisation for democratic governance, raised alarm about economic pressure...

RSF World Press Freedom Index shows independent media stifled by economic pressures

Malta may have risen from 73rd to 67th place in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, but it remains one of the EU’s lowest-ranked countries for press freedom (23 out of 27). According to RSF’s latest report, this improvement is partly due to...

PARAMILITARY: Islamic Terrorists Return to Somalia

October 16, 2025: Earlier this year the Iran-backed Houthi rebels moved some of their operations from Yemen and crossed over to Africa. The Houthis assisted local Islamic terrorist groups in Somalia, Eritrea and Ethiopia. This was part of the...

world One dead, dozens missing as migrant boat capsizes off Italy's Lampedusa, two more dead in separate rescue

MILAN — A migrant boat carrying around 35 people sailing from Libya capsized in the central Mediterranean leaving one confirmed dead and two dozen missing, Unicef country coordinator for Italy said on Sunday (Oct 19). The rescue operation was...

How to Watch the 2025 Boston Marathon on TV and Streaming

The NBA Playoffs aren't the only worthwhile sporting event happening in Boston this week. That's right, the 129th Boston Marathon—one of the most prestigious road races in the world—is finally here. On Monday, April 21, more than 30,000...

Meet Rimon: The Eritrean Singer Blurring the Lines Between R&B and Alternative Music

RIMON’s genre-defying sound is a testament to the wide array of influences that have shaped her music. The Eritrean-born artist, who spent her formative years in the Netherlands, effortlessly blends R&B, Afrobeats and alternative music, creating a...