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On #WorldPressFreedomDay, a reminder that brave, independent media can still shift the ground.
In Hungary, two Civitates-supported outlets helped uncover a scandal that rocked the government.
Here’s what happened: tinyurl.com/2zuptwdy
@direkt36.bsky.social #Hungary #PressFreedom #Civitates
Our latest newsletter is out!
We’re spotlighting how independent public-interest journalism and civil society are holding power to account across Europe.
Plus: job opportunities, funding calls, and upcoming events across the sector
Read it here: tinyurl.com/3dupfznz
#CivicSpace #Democracy
📢 Missed our info session on our Media Call for Proposals?
We covered the goals, priority countries, eligibility, and answered key questions.
Considering applying for funding? Watch the recording for guidance!
🎥 Watch here: tinyurl.com/5j89exp4
📅 Deadline: 2 March
#IndependentMedia #Civitates
🚀 Our Tech & Democracy Open call is Open
Supporting orgs in 🇭🇺 🇮🇹 🇵🇱 🇸🇰 🇪🇸 🇷🇴 🇳🇱 working to make online spaces safer & ensure EU tech rules (DSA,GDPR,Ai Act) are enforced.
💰 Up to €160K over 2 years.
🗓️ Apply by March 14, 2025! Info sessions: Feb 26&27.
👉 Details: tinyurl.com/3bjj693y
#OpenCall #Civitates
📢 Missed our info session on our Tech & Democracy Call for Proposals?
We covered the goals, priority countries, and eligibility.
Considering applying for funding? Watch the recording for guidance!
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/qelICAdQ0JI
📅 Deadline: 14 March
#Tech&Democracy #Civitates
🚨 New Webinar: Feb 27, 2025 | 2–3 PM CET
Join our info session for the Tech & Democracy open call for proposals! Learn about the call’s goals, eligibility, and how to apply for up to €160K over 2 years.
📍 Focus: 🇭🇺 🇮🇹 🇵🇱 🇸🇰 🇪🇸 🇷🇴 🇳🇱
🗓️ Deadline: March 14, 2025
👉 tinyurl.com/bdw9dt6f
#Civitates #OpenCall
“Solomon’s work has gained recognition both in Greece and across Europe. And we’re really proud of the reputation we’ve built for fearless, high quality journalism” says Solomon’s managing director, Iliana Papangeli.
🔗Discover their journey: tinyurl.com/h3pudwak
#Civitates #Solomon
🌍 Join Civitates!
We’re hiring an Impact & Learning Manager to turn data into stories, lead learning moments, and showcase our impact on democracy in Europe.
📍 Brussels or remote (EU).
💼 18 months, €53-58K.
🗓 Apply by 28 Feb: apply.workable.com/nef/j/06282B...
#Civitates #JobOpportunity
✍️ Cross-border journalists, don’t miss out!
Apply for up to €50,000 in #IJ4EU funding for your investigation.
💶 Open to freelancers and newsrooms
🔒 Secure collaboration tools
📆 Deadline: March 10, 2025.
For eligibility, questions & more info: https://buff.ly/40gIMCR
#CreativeEurope
@civitates.bsky.social Tech & Democracy launches Open Call
Supporting orgs in 🇭🇺 🇮🇹 🇵🇱 🇸🇰 🇪🇸 🇷🇴 🇳🇱 working to make online spaces safer & ensure EU tech rules (DSA, GDPR, Ai Act) are enforced.
Apply by March 14, 2025!
More details: culturalfoundation.eu/open-calls/m...
#Civitates
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In 2024 Civitates’ grantee partner 444.hu revealed that Hungary’s President had pardoned a man convicted of covering up child sex abuse. Another grantee partner, Direkt36, followed this up with furthe...
