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Journalists Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for 2025-10-16 ( 15 items )  
50th anniversary of the 'Balibo Five' sparks renewed calls to protect journalists in conflict zones (10)
SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 16 [Category: Media] -- The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance issued the following news release: * * * 50th anniversary of the 'Balibo Five' sparks renewed calls to protect journalists in conflict zones * The Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance joins with media colleagues in Australia and Timor-Leste to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 'Balibo Five'. Greg Shackleton, Gary Cunningham, Tony Stewart, Malcolm Rennie, and Brian Peters were killed by Indonesia more PR

76th Annual Arthur S. Flemming Awards Honors Twelve Public Servants (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * 76th Annual Arthur S. Flemming Awards Honors Twelve Public Servants * WASHINGTON (October 15, 2025) - Twelve public servants from a number of federal agencies will be honored at the 76th annual Arthur S. Flemming Awards for their exceptional civil service. The winners are recognized for outstanding performance in the disciplines of applied science and engineering, basic science, leadership and management, le more PR

CNN's Have I Got News For You Announces This Week's Guests (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Have I Got News For You Announces This Week's Guests NEW EPISODE PREMIERES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 AT 9PM ET/PT ON CNN *  NEW YORK - (October 15, 2025) - Comedian Gianmarco Soresi and journalist Julia Ioffe will join as guests on this week's episode of CNN's Have I Got News For You, the American version of the long-running UK comedy series. Produced by Hat Trick Productions for CNN Originals, the ten- more PR

Exiled, convicted, surveilled: how Russia has prosecuted nearly 70 journalists beyond its borders (10)
PARIS, France, Oct. 15 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Exiled, convicted, surveilled: how Russia has prosecuted nearly 70 journalists beyond its borders * Reporters Without Borders (RSF) warns of Russia's growing use of in absentia convictions against exiled Russian journalists and foreign media professionals. This repressive legal tactic is used to intimidate journalists, block their return to Russia and pressure their relatives, and has becom more PR

Foundation for Economic Education Issues Commentary: Too Hot to Handle (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Too Hot to Handle The poor suffer most when the temperature rises. By Mark Nayler Between May 17 and September 30, there were 3,832 deaths in Spain linked to extreme heat, an increase of almost 87% from 2024. Many of these victims had underlying health conditions, 96% were over 65, and almost two thirds were 85 or older. But boiling Spanish summers are not a new phenom more PR

Freedom Letters Receives 2025 AAP International Freedom to Publish Award (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Media] -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release: * * * Freedom Letters Receives 2025 AAP International Freedom to Publish Award * The Association of American Publishers (AAP) today awarded Freedom Letters, a Russian and Ukrainian language publisher, the 2025 AAP International Freedom to Publish Award. The award recognizes a publisher outside of the United States who has demonstrated courage and fortitude in defending freedom o more PR

IHeartMedia's My Cultura Podcast Network Debuts 'Starring: Desi Arnaz & Wilmer Valderrama' (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 16 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * iHeartMedia's My Cultura Podcast Network Debuts "Starring: Desi Arnaz & Wilmer Valderrama" Launching today on the 74th anniversary of 'I Love Lucy,' the 10-part series hosted and executive produced by Valderrama guides listeners through Arnaz's life, career and the legacy he left behind * NEW YORK - iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, today premiered "Starring: Des more PR

Malta: EFJ joins call for National Action Plan in memory of murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 15 -- The European Federation of Journalists posted the following news: * * * Malta: EFJ joins call for National Action Plan in memory of murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia * On the eve of the anniversary of the murder of Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joins press freedom and journalists' groups in calling on Malta to set up a national action plan on media freedom and journalist safety. O more PR

Malta: Press freedom groups call for National Action Plan in memory of Daphne Caruana (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 15 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Malta: Press freedom groups call for National Action Plan in memory of Daphne Caruana * 15 October 2025 # On the eve of the anniversary of the murder of Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia on 16 October, press freedom and journalists' groups, including the IFJ, are calling on the national authorities to set up a National Action Plan on  more PR

Rep. Salazar Co-Leads Bipartisan Resolution to Spotlight Spanish-Language Media During Hispanic Heritage Month (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salazar Co-Leads Bipartisan Resolution to Spotlight Spanish-Language Media During Hispanic Heritage Month * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, Congresswoman Maria Salazar (R-FL), Congresswoman Nanette Barragan (D-CA), and Congressman Rob Menendez (D-NJ) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the vital role of Spanish-language media in strengthening American democracy and connecting communi more PR

Turkey: EFJ/IFJ call for investigation into death of journalist Hakan Tosun following street attack (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 15 -- The European Federation of Journalists posted the following news: * * * Turkey: EFJ/IFJ call for investigation into death of journalist Hakan Tosun following street attack * On 13 October 2025, Turkish journalist and environmental activist Hakan Tosun died from his injuries following a street assault by two individuals. The European and International Federations of Journalists (EFJ-IFJ) join their Turkish affiliates the Turkiye Gazeteciler Sendikasi (TGS), the T more PR

Turkey: IFJ/EFJ call for investigation into death of journalist Hakan Tosun following street attack (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 15 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Turkey: IFJ/EFJ call for investigation into death of journalist Hakan Tosun following street attack * 15 October 2025 # On 13 October 2025, Turkish journalist and environmental activist Hakan Tosun died from his injuries following a street assault by two individuals. The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) join their Turkish aff more PR

Turkey: IPI Denounces Fatal Attack on Journalist Hakan Tosun, Urges Swift and Transparent Investigation (10)
VIENNA, Austria, Oct. 16 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news: * * * Turkey: IPI denounces fatal attack on journalist Hakan Tosun, urges swift and transparent investigation The International Press Institute (IPI) strongly condemns the fatal attack on journalist and environmental activist Hakan Tosun and calls on authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation to bring all perpetrators to justice. * Hakan Tosun, an independent journalist and environm more PR

USA: ICE must respect journalists' rights by following its own rules (10)
PARIS, France, Oct. 15 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * USA: ICE must respect journalists' rights by following its own rules * Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has recorded a growing number of violent attacks by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents against journalists in the course of their work. According to RSF data, at least seven were physically assaulted in a spike between September 26 and 30. ICE leadership must ensure its em more PR

Virtual Journalist Visit Opportunities for Native American Heritage Month 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Media] -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that say it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * Virtual Journalist Visit Opportunities for Native American Heritage Month 2025 * In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we are featuring several journalists who have reported on relevant topics, and who would love to visit your classroom! Take a look at our featured guest speakers below, and click here to connect your class with more PR