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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Journalism Prize – Call for Submissions
The European Parliament launched the Daphne Caruana Galizia Journalism Prize on 3 May, World Press Freedom Day.
The Prize is awarded annually to outstanding journalism that promotes and defends the core values and principles of the European Union, such as human dignity and freedom, democracy and equality, rule by law and human rights.
Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, said: “Reality is that journalists who investigate uncomfortable truths are targeted for doing their jobs. Daphne will never be forgotten, despite all the efforts made to silence her. The Prize in Daphne’s honour is awarded every year. It is a powerful and lasting reminder of the European parliament’s commitment to press freedom and safety for journalists”.
The prize is open to all professional journalists, and teams of professional journalist of any nationality. They can submit in-depth pieces published or broadcast in media in one of the 27 member states of the European Union. The prize aims to highlight and support the importance of professional journalistic work in safeguarding freedom and equality.
The jury is composed of representatives from the civil society and press of the 27 European countries and the main European The winning entry will be chosen by the Associations of Journalism. The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for journalism is awarded each year at a ceremony that coincides with the anniversary of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination.
The award and the EUR20000 prize money demonstrate the European Parliament’s strong backing for investigative journalism, and the importance of a free press. Over the past few years, the European Parliament has warned against attempts to undermine media plurality both within the EU and outside.
MEPs have condemned the attacks on journalists by politicians and others. The Commission was asked to introduce legislation to combat abusive lawsuits. The co-legislators are currently addressing a proposal that was made last year to combat malicious litigation against journalists, activists, and other people.
Journalists can submit articles online at https://daphnejournalismprize.eu/ By 31 July 2023 at 12 PM (CET).
Who was Daphne Caruana Galizia
Daphne Caruana Galizia, a Maltese journalist and blogger, was an anti-corruption activist and anti-corruption campaigner who reported extensively on issues such as corruption, money laundering and organised crime. She also covered the sale of citizenship, and the Maltese Government’s ties to the Panama Papers. After harassment and threats, her murder was caused by a car explosion on 16th October 2017. Joseph Muscat resigned as Prime Minister after the public outcry about the handling of the murder investigation. MEPs criticized the investigation and called for action in December 2019.
Five years after her murder, in October 2022 The Parliament of Malta has acknowledged the progress made in the judicial system and the reforms that have been adopted in Malta. The MEPs regret that only three convictions have been made and insist that everyone involved at all levels must be brought to justice.
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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree to strip 34 traitors of state awards to Ukraine
The document, published on the official website of the Ukrainian president, puts into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council to strip persons considered traitors to Ukraine of state awards, UNIAN reported.
These persons include former civil servants, deputies, heads of the SBU and the Prosecutor General’s Office, prosecutors, artists, as well as Russian political, religious and cultural figures. All of them are deprived of state awards of Ukraine indefinitely.
In addition, ten of them are subject to the maximum package of sanctions – 21 types of measures, including blocking assets, cancellation of licenses and permits, as well as complete cessation of commercial operations.
Key figures on the list:
Alexander Efremov – former first deputy leader of the political party “Party of Regions” and chairman of the corresponding faction. Deprived of the Orders of Merit I-III degree and Prince Yaroslav the Wise V degree.
Renat Kuzmin – former First Deputy Prosecutor General of Ukraine, holder of the Orders of Merit II-III degree and the title of Honored Lawyer of Ukraine.
Viktor Medvedchuk – former deputy and close ally of Russia. Deprived of the Orders of Merit I-III degree and Prince Yaroslav the Wise V degree, as well as the title of Honored Lawyer of Ukraine.
Other famous names:
Dmitry Tabachnyk – former Minister of Education and Science (2010-2014).
Mykola Azarov – former Prime Minister of Ukraine (2010-2014), holder of numerous orders and the title of Honored Economist of Ukraine.
Viktor Pshonka – former Prosecutor General of Ukraine.
Patriarch Kirill – head of the Russian Orthodox Church, deprived of the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise I degree.
Artists on the list:
The titles of “People’s Artist of Ukraine” and “Honored Artist of Ukraine” have been stripped from a number of popular Russian performers, including Nikolai Baskov, Philip Kirkorov, Ani Lorak, and Taisiya Povaliy.
Context of the decision:
On November 20, 2024, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a bill by President Zelensky that allows for the deprivation of state awards from persons who promote Russia, spread propaganda, or commit other actions against Ukraine.
According to the law, persons deprived of state awards lose all rights and privileges associated with them.
Photo: Ani Lorak / Facebook
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On November 7, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew sent a congratulatory letter to the newly elected US President Donald Trump, wishing him health, strength and success in his upcoming second presidential term.
“Recognizing the enormous responsibilities of such a leadership position, we pray that your decisions will be guided by wisdom and compassion, as well as by the strength necessary to maintain harmony and security in your great and God-protected nation,” noted Patr. Bartholomew:
“The Ecumenical Patriarchate, with its ancient history and its fundamental commitment to dialogue and reconciliation, remains a constant supporter of all efforts to promote peace and understanding between people of different cultures and beliefs. We hope that under your leadership the United States will continue to support the cause of religious freedom and human dignity – values that resonate deeply in the Orthodox Christian tradition and all faith communities,” the congratulatory letter said.
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