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Dainius Radzevičius, former chairman of the Lithuanian Union of Journalists, is facing scrutiny over a considerable debt of nearly 60 thousand euros owed by the organization he led, which has now been transferred to his children.

Dainius Radzevičius asserts that he has not committed any formal, ethical, or moral violations related to the rewriting of his debt to be transferred to his children.

The Kebbi chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists has rejected claims by former NLC President Abdulwaheed Umar that the media failed to report the state's achievements adequately.

The TBS branch of the National Union of Journalists in South Korea is awarded the 7th Lee Yong-ma Journalism Special Prize for its ongoing struggles against attempts to dismantle public broadcasting.

Palestinian journalists in Jerusalem face arrests and expulsions, drawing condemnation from the Palestinian Journalists' Union.

The Lithuanian Journalists' Union leader A. Antanaitis commented on the stalled situation regarding a debt of nearly €60,000 that former leader D. Radzevičius transferred to his children amid ongoing financial issues.

The current head of the Lithuanian Journalists' Union confirmed that the organization has no immediate plans to pay off its debts amounting to 239 thousand euros, including a significant portion owed to former chairman D. Radzevičius.

The resignation of members from the Lithuanian Journalists' Union has highlighted issues of transparency and accountability within the organization.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists in Jigawa State has emphasized the need for increased accuracy in reporting to combat fake news, highlighted during a recent Ramadan public lecture.

Journalist Rytis Zemkauskas announced his departure from the Lithuanian Journalists' Union, expressing disappointment over the organization's failure to reform since its Soviet-era roots.

The head of the Lithuanian Journalists' Union, Audrys Antanaitis, minimized the significance of some members leaving, stating that incoming members outnumber departing ones.

D. Žeimytė-Bilienė has announced her resignation from the Lithuanian Journalists' Union, citing a lack of transparency and accountability in the organization's operations.

SYRIZA president Sokratis Famellos delivered an emotional eulogy at the political funeral of journalist and former president of the Union of Greek Journalists, Aristeidis Manolákos, highlighting his contributions to the Left and journalism in Greece.

Ethiopia has denied accreditation renewal for Reuters journalists following a report claiming a military training camp linked to Sudan's RSF.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced his intention to continue his strong stance against so-called 'fake NGOs,' 'paid journalists,' judges, and politicians in a national address.

Socrates Famellos expressed his condolences on the passing of Aristidis Manolakos, a prominent journalist and former president of the Greek Journalists' Union, noting that the Left is now poorer without him.

Journalist Flávia Bacelar has passed away in Teresina, Brazil, as confirmed by the Piauí Professional Journalists' Union.

The European Union is increasingly worried about the deterioration of press freedom, highlighted by the detention of journalists who oppose authoritarian regimes.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists in Delta State has called for urgent improvements to the state's healthcare system.

Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam faces criticism for refusing to speak with the media before her Olympic events, leading to an official complaint by the Dutch sports journalists' union.

The North East Development Commission has expressed its condolences to the Nigeria Union of Journalists following a road accident that affected journalists during their coverage of a project inauguration in Bauchi State.

A heated exchange occurred on social media between Rodolfo Aguiar, leader of the Association of State Workers, and government official Juan Pablo Carreira regarding the establishment of an official response office.

Writers Iván Petroff and Aminta Buenaño present their works at a cultural and literary event organized by the National Union of Journalists in Guayaquil.

The Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists announced the death of Vivian Nkechika, marking the second loss among journalists in the region within a month.

The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists celebrates the state’s 50 years of progress and calls for unity, attributing its growth to a rich blend of intellectualism and media influence.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković stated he will not apologize as requested by the Croatian Journalists' Association and the Croatian Journalists' Union, emphasizing that the reported increases in social benefits refer to the bases and not the total allowances.

The conflict at TVE escalates following complaints from the Information Council, receiving backing from the USO union while criticizing journalists Jesús Cintora and Javier Ruiz for their biased opinions.

The Croatian Journalists' Association (HND) and the Croatian Journalists' Union (SNH) have demanded an apology from Prime Minister Andrej Plenković for allegedly insulting several journalists during a government meeting by claiming their reports about social welfare increases were false.

The Journalists' Union in Guinea has condemned the military leadership's decision to ban unauthorized press conferences and public statements, viewing it as a serious infringement on media freedom in the country.

The Journalists' Union in Guinea criticized the military leadership's decision to ban unauthorized press conferences and public statements, describing it as a serious threat to media freedom in the country.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković addressed the media after a meeting of the Croatian Democratic Union, discussing key political issues including NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's visit and the ongoing controversy over the appointment of constitutional judges and the Supreme Court President.

The Journalists' Union pays its respects to the late Antonis Kokorikos, a notable figure in journalism.