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Freedom of the press is one of the cornerstones of a free society. The latest pressure by Croatian Radio and Television (HRT) against their own journalists is inacceptable. @IvanJakovcic @AndrejPlenkovic total-croatia-news.com/lifestyle/3324… (1/3)
The public broadcaster must withdraw the lawsuits and stop pressuring their employees and the Croatian Journalists Association. @IvanJakovcic @AndrejPlenkovic (2/3) total-croatia-news.com/lifestyle/3324…
The concerns expressed by international professional organisations warning against erosion of HRT reputation must be taken seriously by its own management – and highest standards of public service media regained. @IvanJakovcic @AndrejPlenkovic (3/3) total-croatia-news.com/lifestyle/3324…
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