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🇷🇺 RT
World

Mass graves discovered in DR Congo – media

At least 171 bodies have been found in mass graves in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, attributed to recent violence involving M23 rebels.

Feb 27 • 12:53 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Forsa Survey: Daily Newspapers the Most Important Mass Media for Local Elections

A recent Forsa survey reveals that daily newspapers in Frankfurt are the primary source of information for residents regarding local political events.

Feb 24 • 19:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

MacArthur Foundation’s Nigeria ‘Big Bet’

The MacArthur Foundation has paused its grants to Nigerian mass media organizations for the first time in nearly a decade following the conclusion of its substantial investment in the country known as the 'On Nigeria' Big Bet.

Feb 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

FLASHBACK: Dan Rather warned in 1995 of Americans being 'replaced by foreigners' in CBS immigration special

A resurfaced CBS special from 1995 highlights Dan Rather’s warning about the dangers of mass immigration, amid ongoing debates about immigration policy in the U.S.

Feb 20 • 22:59 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Legacy media is covering up for transgender murderers

The article criticizes mainstream media for allegedly downplaying the identity of the transgender shooter involved in a mass shooting in Canada.

Feb 19 • 19:54 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Internet is Mostly Used in Latvia for Social Communication, Research Shows

A study commissioned by the National Electronic Mass Media Council indicates that Latvians predominantly use the internet for social communication, with 66% engaging in social media daily or nearly every day.

Feb 18 • 15:10 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Julia Malott: I’m transgender. It’s wrong to hide mass shooter’s trans identity

Julia Malott argues that the media's reluctance to acknowledge the transgender identity of a mass shooter is a disservice to both the transgender community and responsible reporting.

Feb 14 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Berlin International Film Festival: The Berlinale is also a place of viral mass

The Berlinale opened in the rain, highlighting social media presence with TikTok's partnership, as stars graced the red carpet.

Feb 13 • 13:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTO ⟩ "Gray mass on the plate!" Maxima meat enrages customer and sparks fierce debate

Consumers are once again disappointed with the Maxima meat counter after one customer's social media post about a Well Done steak sparked a heated discussion about product quality and expectations for packaged meat.

Feb 13 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Yle Receives Adverse Decision from the Council for Mass Media

Yle's electoral machine faced criticism due to missing candidate information during its initial release, which is considered a significant error in factual information dissemination.

Feb 13 • 09:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Council for Mass Media issued a ruling against Yle regarding flaws in the election tool

The Council for Mass Media has delivered a ruling against Yle for misleading representations in their online municipal election tool concerning candidate groups.

Feb 13 • 09:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Washington Post editor acknowledges ‘genuine trauma’ over mass layoffs

The top editor of the Washington Post, Matt Murray, addressed staff concerns about recent layoffs, recognizing the emotional impact and asserting a commitment to future success.

Feb 11 • 20:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Publisher's departure deepens uncertainty at the Washington Post after mass layoffs

Will Lewis, the publisher of the Washington Post, announced his departure shortly after significant layoffs, exacerbating the uncertainty surrounding the paper's future.

Feb 9 • 21:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

War in Ukraine. Russian media reports on mass evacuation in Belgorod

President Trump has taken a new approach to foreign diplomacy by involving military leaders directly in critical negotiations with Iran and Russia.

Feb 9 • 04:34 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Washington Post: CEO Will Lewis Resigns 'in the Shadow' of Mass Layoffs

Will Lewis, the CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has announced his resignation shortly after the announcement of mass layoffs at the historic American newspaper.

Feb 8 • 11:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Washington Post director resigns after mass layoffs

Will Lewis, the executive director of The Washington Post, has resigned following significant layoffs and organizational changes at the newspaper.

Feb 8 • 01:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Washington Post CEO steps down amid onslaught of backlash following mass layoffs

Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of The Washington Post, has resigned following significant criticism after the announcement of mass layoffs at the paper.

Feb 7 • 23:29 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Washington Post CEO steps down amid onslaught of backlash following mass layoffs

Will Lewis has resigned as CEO of The Washington Post following significant backlash after a wave of layoffs was announced at the newspaper.

Feb 7 • 23:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Bob Woodward on the Washington Post: It has been my home for 55 years, mass layoffs are crushing me

Veteran journalist Bob Woodward expresses deep sadness over the mass layoffs at the Washington Post, which he regards as his professional home for over five decades.

Feb 7 • 15:08 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Shock and fear in the media. Protests in the US against mass layoffs at 'The Washington Post'

Hundreds gathered outside 'The Washington Post' building to protest against the mass layoffs of its employees, expressing confusion and sadness while wearing red guild shirts.

Feb 6 • 16:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Spain hits back at Pavel Durov over mass Telegram post on social media ban plan

Spain has accused Telegram founder Pavel Durov of spreading falsehoods and attempting to undermine democracy in response to his criticism of the government's proposed social media ban for individuals under 16.

Feb 5 • 13:33 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Washington Post lays off hundreds of employees, editor defends Jeff Bezos

The Washington Post's editor defended owner Jeff Bezos' commitment to the newspaper following mass layoffs, amidst staff skepticism about the company's future.

Feb 5 • 06:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Telegram criticizes Sánchez in a mass message about his social media plan: "They can turn Spain into a monitored state"

Pável Dúrov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, urged Spaniards to remain vigilant and demand transparency in response to President Pedro Sánchez's social media plans.

Feb 4 • 18:02 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Bezos took his weapon: Mass layoffs announced at the Washington Post

The Washington Post has announced mass layoffs across all departments, which are expected to drastically reduce the size of the historic newspaper now owned by Jeff Bezos of Amazon.

Feb 4 • 15:32 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Russia pushes narrative of 'mass' arrival of Germans. The numbers tell another story

Russian media is promoting the idea of mass immigration from the West, especially Germany, despite statistics contradicting this narrative.

Feb 3 • 07:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

National Sanctuary of Aparecida priest criticizes march to Brasília during mass: 'Wants power'

A priest at the National Sanctuary of Aparecida criticized a march to Brasília by supporters of former President Jair Messias Bolsonaro during a mass, sparking controversy on social media.

Feb 2 • 12:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Interview on HBO Max: 'We have returned to our core'

In an interview, HBO Max executives discuss the necessity of a streaming service in Germany and their commitment to delivering culturally relevant series with a clear profile and less focus on mass content.

Jan 15 • 18:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Battle with Lies that Harm Health

The article discusses the impact of misinformation, particularly regarding vaccination, drawing parallels to historical mass hysteria caused by Orson Welles' 1938 radio broadcast about Martian invasion.

Jan 15 • 09:58 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Mass Protests in Iran: Exile Media Counts 12,000 Deaths in Iran

Exiled reports claim that since December 28, Iran has witnessed its largest massacre in recent history amid mass protests, with scarce information coming from within the country.

Jan 13 • 15:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

DOX will open the exhibition Hit By News this year. It will focus on the relationship between art and mass media

The DOX Centre for Contemporary Art in Prague will host the exhibition Hit By News, showcasing works from hundreds of artists primarily engaged with print media, running from March to August.

Jan 13 • 11:01 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

From Sally Rooney to Sara Mesa: why new writers no longer need social media to succeed

The article discusses the shift in the cultural industry where new writers are finding success without relying on social media, contrasting mass entertainment with more exquisite artistic creation.

Jan 12 • 21:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Sexualized Deepfakes: It’s Time for the Mass Exodus

The article discusses the negative impact of Elon Musk's ownership on the platform X (formerly Twitter) and calls for users to leave due to his controversial views and actions.

Jan 12 • 15:48 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Slop: the term that designates the garbage content created by AI

The article discusses 'Slop', a term recently popularized by Merriam-Webster to describe the mass-produced, low-quality content generated by artificial intelligence that is flooding social media and various platforms.

Jan 10 • 13:30 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

"Better not start shooting," says Trump – state media downplays mass protests

Mass protests against the Iranian government are escalating, leading to internet shutdowns and state media's attempts to downplay the situation, as Trump warns against violence.

Jan 10 • 12:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Mass Demonstrations: Iran Protests Intensify

More than a week after the nationwide protests began, demonstrations in Tehran have reached a peak, with social media footage showing large crowds and reports of security forces using tear gas against masked protesters.

Jan 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

An Oscar winner who analyzes propaganda, the role of mass media, and global power dynamics is coming to Zagreb

Belgian multimedia artist and director, known for his innovative documentaries and recent Oscar-nominated film, will hold a masterclass in Zagreb discussing themes of memory and language.

Jan 8 • 10:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Good start: Croatia on several lists with recommendations for travel in 2026.

Croatian tourist destinations are expected to gain recognition as media favorites in 2026, highlighted by the Guardian's mention of Zadar as an ideal spot avoiding mass tourism.

Jan 7 • 08:09 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

Phenomenon of Inversion: If you read the headlines, it is a greater sin to pray or listen to Thompson than to trample on people

The article discusses the connection between the mass murder of ethnic Jews in Australia and the political-media attacks on prayer in Croatian cities, highlighting a media-driven inversion of reality.

Jan 1 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

ICE plans $100m yearlong ‘wartime recruitment’ media blitz to attract new agents

ICE is launching a $100 million yearlong recruitment campaign targeting conservative audiences to attract new agents for its mass deportation efforts.

Dec 31 • 21:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Analyst: Media creates an image that Ukraine is doing much better than reality

Military analyst Pero Kovačević argues that recent mass attacks on Ukraine serve multiple purposes amidst heavy civilian casualties and infrastructure destruction, while a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to take place in Florida.

Dec 28 • 11:34 UTC

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