Are the Russian leader’s recent statements just spin or a sign of real change, asks Andrei Aliaksandrau
Is Vladimir Putin changing his tune on human rights?
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CATEGORY: Europe and Central Asia
Seven politicians who take themselves way too seriously
After news agency AFP attempted to retract an unflattering photo of Francois Hollande, we look at politicians who have tried to censor images that make them look a bit silly
Schillings: Trollhunters General
The leading law firm is targeting social media, says Padraig Reidy
UK Gagging Bill: who said what
Your guide to the heated debate surrounding the controversial lobbying bill that could cap charity spending
Belarus media freedom: The screws are loosened just to be tightened again
Despite recent modest improvements to media freedom in Belarus, journalists fear renewed repression is likely, writes Liudmila Yanenka
Letter: Surveillance in Europe
Index on Censorship calls on the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe to investigate mass surveillance and protect whistleblowers
United Kingdom: A tarnished reputation for free expression
The United Kingdom has a reasonably good freedom of expression environment although for a long-established democracy, its record is average.
Watch: David Miranda lawyer says case is of concern for journalists worldwide
Germany: A positive environment for free expression clouded by surveillance
The situation with regards to freedom of expression in Germany is largely positive, but there are questions over internal mass surveillance.
Russia: Rolling back free expression
Russia’s environment for free expression is deteriorating, especially since the 2012 re-election of President Vladimir Putin.