World Press Freedom Day on 3 May

May 3, 2026

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Journalists funeral Beirut Lebanon A mourner holds up a picture of slain journalist, Fatima Ftouni, during the funeral of journalists killed the previous day in an Israeli strike in south Lebanon in the Choueifat area on the outskirts of Beirut, on March 29, 2026. An Israeli strike killed three journalists on March 28 in south Lebanon, including a well-known reporter for Hezbollah s Al Manar network, with Lebanese authorities denouncing the attack as a war crime . Choueifat Mount Lebanon Lebanon Copyright: xJonathanxLabuschx
Beirut Lebanon Protest Killed Journalists A demonstrator holds a picture during a protest at Martyrs™ Square in central Beirut, Lebanon, on March 28, 2026, following the killing of three journalists. Demonstrators raised posters condemning the killings after an Israeli strike killed Ali Shaib of Al Manar and Fatima Ftouni of Al Mayadeen, along with her brother Mohammed Ftouni, in southern Lebanon, prompting renewed calls for the protection of journalists in conflict zones. Beirut Beirut Lebanon Copyright: xTouficxRmeitix
Israeli attack on Netzarim kills 3 journalists KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - JANUARY 22: People attend the funeral of Palestinian journalists Mohammed Salah Qashta, Abdul Raouf Shaat and Anas Ghneim, killed in an Israeli attack on Netzarim Corridor, at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, Gaza on January 22, 2026. Anas Zeyad Fteha Anadolu Khan Yunis Gaza. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxAnasxZeyadxFtehax
Close-up of an international press card Copyright: xUdoxHerrmannx
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - OCTOBER 31: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is presented a press vest by six Gazan journalists on behalf of members of the press who were killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza, during TRT World Forum at Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel in Istanbul, Turkiye on October 31, 2025. Arif Hudaverdi Yaman Anadolu Istanbul Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2025xAnadoluxArifxHudaverdixYamanx
Middle East conflict Pro Palestine rally in Frankfurt am Main Around 1,500 people 2025-10-07_ffm_pro-paleastina-demo_04
TV cameras in the courtyard of the Federal Chancellery in Berlins government district TV cameras in the courtyard of the Federal Chancellery in Berlins government district, Berlin Berlin Germany Federal Chancellery
August 27, 2025, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States: Activists gather during a memorial vigil and emergency rally at Columbus Circle near Union Station in Washington D.C., on August 27, 2025 to protest a recent Israeli airstrike in Gaza that reportedly killed journalists and health workers. Washington United States - ZUMAe119 20250827_znp_e119_014 Copyright: xMehmetxEserx
Press, press card and freedom of the press Press, press card and freedom of the press in the free world guarantee comprehensive neutral reporting by journalists
Germany, Europe, Bundeswehr, soldiers, press conference, media, camera teams, security policy, defense, military, freedom of the press, journalism, security, NATO, Bundeswehr uniform, troop information Copyright: xJOERANxSTEINSIEKx
Building of the Federal Press Conference, Berlin, 07 02 2025 Exterior view of the Federal Press Conference building on Schiffbauerdamm The large glass façade reflects the surroundings, while the Bundespressekonferenz lettering is clearly visible Berlin Mitte Berlin Germany 20250207-6V2A8216-M4000
Concert from The Notwist at the Press the FreeDeniz Concert to international Day the Freedom of the press before the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin in Cooperation with Amnesty International, Reporter without Borders for the Release from Deniz Yuecel and all others Prisoners Journalists in the Turkey and elsewhere Berlin Germany, Germany
at the Press the FreeDeniz Concert to international Day the Freedom of the press before the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin in Cooperation with Amnesty International, Reporter without Borders for the Release from Deniz Yuecel and all others Prisoners Journalists in the Turkey and elsewhere Berlin Germany, Germany
January 7, 2025, London, United Kingdom: Activists from Pro-Israel group Our Fight UK hold placards reading Je Suis Charlie during the demonstration. On the tenth anniversary of the Islamic terrorist attack on French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, pro-Israeli activist group OurFightUk met in Trafalgar Square to defend the freedom of speech and to continue the fight against Islamic terrorism. London United Kingdom - ZUMAs197 20250107_aaa_s197_268 Copyright: xLabxKyxMox
Gaza Five Journalists Killed in Nuseirat A Palestinian man reacts over the bodies of five journalists killed following an Israeli airstrike on a broadcasting vehicle in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, on December 26, 2024. The journalists, identified as Fadi Hassouna, Ibrahim al-Sheikh Ali, Mohammed al-Ladah, Faisal Abu al-Qumsan, and Ayman al-Jadi, lost their lives in a live broadcasting vehicle of Al-Quds Al-Youm television channel near Al-Awda Hospital, according to medics of the Gaza health authorities, which bring the total number of journalists killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza to 201. Nuseirat Gaza Strip Palestinian territories Copyright: xSaeedxJarasx
AMSTERDAM - A protester holds a press vest during a Pro-Palestinian protest on Dam Square in downtown Amsterdam. The Plant an Olive Tree Foundation is calling attention to the human rights of Palestinians with this action. ANP RAMON VAN FLYMEN netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x509675262x originalFilename: 509675262.jpg
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Turkish TRT Arab TV Car targeted by Israeli Army in Gaza. (INT) Turkish TRT Arab TV Car targeted by Israeli Army in Gaza. August 20, 2024, Gaza, Palestine: Israel army targeted a Turkish TRT Arab TV Car even bearing all press insignia indicating it™s a press car. However, the car escaped and was able to get to a safety zone. There is no international immunity to protect journalists, even wearing the shield and helmet on which journalism is written. Credit: Hashem Zimmo Thenews2 (Foto: Hashem Zimmo Thenews2 imago images) Turkish TRT Arab TV Car targeted by Israeli Army in Gaza. Copyright: xHashemxZimmox
New constitutional complaints against the Federal Climate Protection Act Germany, Berlin on 26 06 2024 The sign Federal Press Conference on the blue wall
Symbolic photo Press DEU Germany Brandenburg Selchow, 05 06 2024, Photographers, camera teams and other press representatives stand at a press event at the ILA 2024, Symbolic photo Press AF_ILA2024_74926.jpeg
Tunesien, Journalisten demonstrieren für Pressefreiheit in Tunis May 27, 2024: Tunis, Tunisia. 27 May 2024. Tunisian journalists hold a protest outside the National Syndicate of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) headquarters in Tunis, Tunisia. Protesters called for the right to a free and independent press in the country, and condemned any crackdown on dissent following the recent arrest of some prominent Tunisian journalists, political commentators, and lawyers, while demanding their immediate release - ZUMAd99_ 20240527_zap_d99_003 Copyright: xHasanxMradx
Press freedom in the global spotlight 14 05 24, Limburg Symbol photo, illustration image, symbol image, illustration photo Press freedom in the global spotlight Symbol image on press
Free Assange Veranstalltung auf dem Pariser Platz. 19.04.2024, EU, DEU, Deutschland, Berlin, Berlin: Protestveranstalltung gegen die Inhaftierung Julian Assanges auf dem Pariser Platz. EU, DEU, Germany, Berlin, Berlin: Protest against the imprisonment of Julian Assange on Pariser Platz.
Mannheim, March 20, 2024 Rally of OffGes OFFENE GESELLSCHAFT KURPFALZ for the stop of further arms deliveries to Ukraine and the start of peace negotiations A banner with the inscription FREE ASSANGE is also on display Copyright: xx
Media, press, microphone Symbolic picture with many microphones, in the background Bundestag Berlin GER
Symbol photo Press DEU Germany Brandenburg Cottbus, 01 03 2023, Symbol photo Press, a Press shield is at a Table AF_BDEW_Cottbus_34543
Tagore Sculpture In DU Campus Protesting Censorship A protest sculpture that depicts Poet Rabindranath Tagore with his mouth taped and holding a book that has been closed by a nail is set on the foot of the Raju Memorial Sculpture at the entrance of the book fair at Dhaka University s TSC to protest against the recent incidents of censorship and repression in Bangladesh. The sculpture intended to raise awareness about the importance of freedom of speech and expression. It will remain in place until the end of February. February 16, 2023, Dhaka, Bagladesh.. Dhaka Dhaka Bangladesh Copyright: xHabiburxRahmanx
France, on 2015 01 14: front page of daily or weekly newspapers, from which the Charlie Hebdo satirical magazine France, on 2015 01 14: front page of daily or weekly newspapers, from which the Charlie Hebdo satirical magazine with its first publication after the shooting attack which resulted in the death of 12 people at the Charlie Hebdo offices on January 7, 2015. Its front cover depicts prophet Muhammad holding up a sign reading All is forgiven , on a green background. The satirical newspaper is in the middle of numerous other magazines and newspapers (from which Liberation, Le Monde, La Croix, Le Point, L Humanite, JDD, Aujourd hui en France, etc...) Eurasia; Europe; Western Europe; France Copyright: xBigot Andia.frx 263310
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May 3, 2018 - Quezon City, Philippines - Filipino student activists rally at the University of the Philippines in Quezon City in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day. The groups protest against the current administration s issues such as spreading fake news, human rights and press freedom violations. Quezon City Philippines - ZUMAs213 20180503_zap_s213_007 Copyright: xBasilioxSepex
May 3, 2018 - Quezon City, Philippines - Filipino student activists rally at the University of the Philippines in Quezon City in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on Thursday. May 3, 2018. The groups protest against the current administration s issues such as spreading fake news, human rights and press freedom violations. Quezon City Philippines - ZUMAs213 20180503_zap_s213_004 Copyright: xBasilioxSepex
International Press Freedom Day - Free Deniz Yucel Deutschland, Germany, Berlin, 03.05.2017 Demonstrantin mit Plakat Free all Journalists Free Deniz Yuecel und auf dem Konzert und der Kundgebung zum Tag der Pressefreiheit und in Solidartitaet mit dem Journalisten Deniz Yucel vor dem Brandenburger Tor in Berlin. Die Protestler von Reporter ohne Grenzen und Amnesty International verlangen die Freilassung des deutschen Journalisten , welcher verhaftet wurde und dem eine Anklage droht. Deniz Yuecel ist Korrespondent der Zeitung Die Welt und hat die tuerkische und deutsche Staatsbuergerschaft. Zur Zeit sind ca 150 Journalisten in der Tuerkei im Gefaengnis. Protester with sign Free all Journalists and Free Deniz during a rally on the International Press Freedom Day in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany. The concert expresses solidarity to all jailed journalists in the world. T
International Press Freedom Day - Free Deniz Yucel Deutschland, Germany, Berlin, 03.05.2017 Demonstranten von Amnesty International mit Plakat Freiheit fuer alle infaftierten Journalisten auf dem Konzert und der Kundgebung zum Tag der Pressefreiheit und in Solidartitaet mit dem Journalisten Deniz Yucel vor dem Brandenburger Tor in Berlin. Die Protestler von Reporter ohne Grenzen und Amnesty International verlangen die Freilassung des deutschen Journalisten , welcher verhaftet wurde und dem eine Anklage droht. Deniz Yuecel ist Korrespondent der Zeitung Die Welt und hat die tuerkische und deutsche Staatsbuergerschaft. Zur Zeit sind ca 150 Journalisten in der Tuerkei im Gefaengnis. Protester from Amnesty International with sign Free Ahmet Sik and Free Turkey Media during a rally on the International Press Freedom Day in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany. The concert expres
Themen der Woche Bilder des Tages Kundgebung Pressefreiheit Türkei Kundgebung gegenüber der Türkischen Botschaft in Berlin von Reporter ohne Grenzen und Amnesty International für die Freilassung der in der Türkei verhafteten Journalisten.
Demonstration gegen BND-Gesetz DEU, Deutschland, Germany, Berlin, 20.10.2016 Aktion fuer Pressefreiheit beim Protest eines in breiten zivilgesellschaftlichen Buendnis gegen das geplante BND-Gesetz unter dem Motto BND-Gesetz stoppen waehrend der Demonstration vor dem Brandenburger Tor in Berlin-Mitte. Getragen wird der Protest von Amnesty International, Reporter ohne Grenzen, Digitale Gesellschaft e.V., Deutscher Journalisten-Verband sowie der Deutsche Anwaltverein. Das geplante Gesetz ermoeglicht dem Bundesnachrichtendienst BND die massenhafte Ueberwachung elektronischer Kommunikation aufgrund von Kriterien, deren vage Formulierung dem Geheimdienst nahezu ungehinderten Zugriff auf die Telekommunikation der Buergerinnen und Buerger im Ausland erlaubt. Protestler demonstrate against the planned new German law concerning more rights for the Bundesnachrichtendienst BND, the German intellige
Berlin, Teilnehmer der Mahnwache Je suis Charlie stehen am Sonntag (11.01.2015) vor der Franzoesischen Botschaft zum Gedenken der Opfer des Anschlags auf das franzoesische Satiremagazin Charlie Hebdo .
ITAR-TASS: TBILISI, GEORGIA. JULY 14, 2011. Demonstrator holds a sign reading No Pictures. No Democracy during a protest outside the residence of president Saakashvili, in support of photo journalists arrested on charges of spying for Russia. The protest was organized by journalists representing a number of Georgian media organisations. RE0EAA06

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Close-up of an international press card Copyright: xUdoxHerrmannx

Middle East conflict Pro Palestine rally in Frankfurt am Main Around 1,500 people 2025-10-07_ffm_pro-paleastina-demo_04

TV cameras in the courtyard of the Federal Chancellery in Berlins government district TV cameras in the courtyard of the Federal Chancellery in Berlins government district, Berlin Berlin Germany Federal Chancellery

Press, press card and freedom of the press Press, press card and freedom of the press in the free world guarantee comprehensive neutral reporting by journalists

Germany, Europe, Bundeswehr, soldiers, press conference, media, camera teams, security policy, defense, military, freedom of the press, journalism, security, NATO, Bundeswehr uniform, troop information Copyright: xJOERANxSTEINSIEKx

Building of the Federal Press Conference, Berlin, 07 02 2025 Exterior view of the Federal Press Conference building on Schiffbauerdamm The large glass façade reflects the surroundings, while the Bundespressekonferenz lettering is clearly visible Berlin Mitte Berlin Germany 20250207-6V2A8216-M4000

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New constitutional complaints against the Federal Climate Protection Act Germany, Berlin on 26 06 2024 The sign Federal Press Conference on the blue wall

Symbolic photo Press DEU Germany Brandenburg Selchow, 05 06 2024, Photographers, camera teams and other press representatives stand at a press event at the ILA 2024, Symbolic photo Press AF_ILA2024_74926.jpeg

Press freedom in the global spotlight 14 05 24, Limburg Symbol photo, illustration image, symbol image, illustration photo Press freedom in the global spotlight Symbol image on press

Free Assange Veranstalltung auf dem Pariser Platz. 19.04.2024, EU, DEU, Deutschland, Berlin, Berlin: Protestveranstalltung gegen die Inhaftierung Julian Assanges auf dem Pariser Platz. EU, DEU, Germany, Berlin, Berlin: Protest against the imprisonment of Julian Assange on Pariser Platz.

Mannheim, March 20, 2024 Rally of OffGes OFFENE GESELLSCHAFT KURPFALZ for the stop of further arms deliveries to Ukraine and the start of peace negotiations A banner with the inscription FREE ASSANGE is also on display Copyright: xx

Media, press, microphone Symbolic picture with many microphones, in the background Bundestag Berlin GER

Symbol photo Press DEU Germany Brandenburg Cottbus, 01 03 2023, Symbol photo Press, a Press shield is at a Table AF_BDEW_Cottbus_34543

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Themen der Woche Bilder des Tages Kundgebung Pressefreiheit Türkei Kundgebung gegenüber der Türkischen Botschaft in Berlin von Reporter ohne Grenzen und Amnesty International für die Freilassung der in der Türkei verhafteten Journalisten.

Berlin, Teilnehmer der Mahnwache Je suis Charlie stehen am Sonntag (11.01.2015) vor der Franzoesischen Botschaft zum Gedenken der Opfer des Anschlags auf das franzoesische Satiremagazin Charlie Hebdo .