Since Meta changed its rules, the Purple Slut cabaret has had its accounts repeatedly taken down because of community “moderation”
French LGBTQ+ cabaret faces closure due to Instagram bans
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CATEGORY: Europe and Central Asia
Can Dündar: The Turkish journalist who met his killer
An interview with the exiled former editor of Cumhuriyet who was contacted by the hitman who was supposed to silence him forever
On the ground in Serbia: Student protests lead to crackdown on human rights
Protesters are being intimidated and having spyware uploaded to their phones as stand-off escalates
Should the phrase “globalise the intifada” be banned?
In the wake of the Bondi atrocity, Index says freedom of expression includes not only the right to speak but the responsibility to do so with care
Contents – Gen Z is revolting: Why the world’s youth will not be silenced
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Putin versus Pussy Riot
The anti-Putin punk band has been designated as a terrorist organisation meaning any reference to the group may now carry criminal penalties
Is impartiality possible when it comes to free speech?
Introducing a new independent report called The Impartiality Project
Europe’s real censorship problem isn’t what Trump claims
As a Pride organiser faces criminal charges, Europe’s far right makes clear whose voices it wants erased
Investigative journalism under threat if government breaks end-to-end encryption
Index and other organisations issue statement as UK Members of Parliament debate a petition calling for the Online Safety Act to be repealed
Tyrant of the year 2025: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
The Turkish leader is no stranger to authoritarian tactics