We should be asking why people wear veils, says Padraig Reidy
Niqabis are not just veiled, they are silenced
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CATEGORY: Europe and Central Asia
On the death of journalism – and my Indy career
Former Indy journalist Christina Patterson reflects on the end of her job at the publication and the wrenching changes overtaking the news industry.
Bloodhound Gang under fire for desecration of Russian flag
A criminal case has been opened against American band the Bloodhound Gang in Russia, after bassist Jared Hannegan shoved a Russian flag down his trousers at a concert in Ukraine. Russian Investigative Committee spokesman Vladimir Markin said: "A...
The “nasty little bill” that could kill the Big Society
‘Chilling effect’, ‘seriously flawed’, ‘bureaucratic nightmare’: Alex Stevenson looks behind the scenes of the UK’s gagging bill
Hampstead teacher: Leave those kids alone!
What right does a North London head teacher have to report an “anarchist” student blogger to the police, asks Padraig Reidy
Is Vladimir Putin changing his tune on human rights?
Are the Russian leader’s recent statements just spin or a sign of real change, asks Andrei Aliaksandrau
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