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Press Freedom Center at National Press Club Petitions UN Working Group for Arbitrary Detention on Behalf of RFE/RL Reporter Nika Novak Held in Siberia
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Following is a statement from Mike Balsamo, president of the National Press Club, on an important legal action taken by the Club’s Press Freedom Center in the case of Nika Novak, a reporter for Radio Free Europe currently being held in jail in Siberia: “Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we are announcing that the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club, with the support of its pro bono attorneys at Covington & Burling LLP, have submitted a petition with the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention on behalf of Nika Novak calling for her immediate release. Miss…
Type: News
Photos: PFW - Why Saving VOA, RFE/RL, RFA and MBN Matters
Paul Beckett, former Assistant Editor at The Wall Street Journal, who led the Journal’s efforts to secure Evan Gershkovich’s release, moderated a May 1, 2025 discussion on the existential threat facing Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia and Middle East Broadcasting Networks. He was joined by journalists from each outlet - Steve Herman of VOA, Andres Ilves of MBN, Alsu Kurmasheva of RFE/RL, and Tamara Bralo of RFA - to examine what’s at stake for global reporting and the journalists risking their lives to deliver the news.
Type: Media
Photos: PFW - Free Austin Tice
Debra Tice, mother of journalist Austin Tice — abducted in Syria and still held captive — joined Washington Post Executive Editor Matt Murray to share the latest on efforts to bring Austin home at a Press Freedom Week event on May 1, 2025. Tice remains the only American journalist currently detained abroad.
Type: Media
Photos: Press Freedom Week
Selected photos from Press Freedom Week 2025 at The National Press Club.
Type: Media
Author to tell how Ancient Rome is still present in our lives, Friday
Aldo Cazzullo is set to discuss his book “The Neverending Empire: The Infinite Impact of Ancient Rome” at a Headliners Book Event on Friday, May 9, at 5:30 p.m. Cazzullo has been reporting on major Italian and international events for 35 years. He is currently deputing managing director of Corriere della Sera in Milan. He has written more than 30 books on Italian history and identity. His recent book “Mussolini il capobanda” has sold over 150,000 copies. He hosts Una giornata particolare (a particular day) on the La7 tv channel: the first season had an average of a million viewers per episode…
Type: News
Deadline Extended: Enter the National Press Club Journalism Awards by May 16
The deadline to enter the National Press Club Journalism Awards has been extended to Friday, May 16, 2025. Click here to enter. This prestigious competition recognizes excellence in journalism across a wide range of categories — from breaking news and political reporting to specialty writing on topics like aging, culture, press coverage, and foreign policy. We also honor outstanding news photography. Club members may enter for free. Non-members entries are $135. Some categories include cash prizes of up to $1,000 and a complimentary one-year membership to the National Press Club. Winners…
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Communicators Social set for May 9
Join your fellow club members in the communications field for casual drinks and conversation at the Communicators Social on Friday, May 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cosgrove Lounge.
Join your fellow club members in the communications field for casual drinks and conversation at the Communicators Social on Friday, May 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cosgrove Lounge. Communicator Members are invited to connect, unwind, and celebrate the spirit of the National Press Club community. Expand your professional network in a relaxed atmosphere. Forge connections with like-minded individuals across the industry. Discover new opportunities and collaborations. Link to register for the social: https://www.press.org/events/communicators-social-0
Type: News