Braving all the odds to bring us the news

Rather than focus exclusively on the obstacles journalists face globally, let’s mark World Press Freedom Day by considering the many reasons for optimism, says Leon Willems.

Braving all the odds to bring us the news
Fri, 04 May, 2018 - 01:00

Rather than focus exclusively on the obstacles journalists face globally, let’s mark World Press Freedom Day by considering the many reasons for optimism, says Leon Willems.

Every year on World Press Freedom Day, news producers and consumers pause to reflect on the state of global media.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

The Ireland team dejected after losing to the penalty shootout 26/3/2026 Paul Hosford: Petitions committee a good place to see what's on Irish people's minds
Common Seals in Ireland What will it take for Ireland to prioritise marine protection?
'Only God knows': Don brings a wealth of understanding to his nursing job in Dublin 'Only God knows': Don brings a wealth of understanding to his nursing job in Dublin
CourtsAnalysisHeathrowPlace: GhanaPlace: EuropePlace: SlovakiaPlace: HungaryPlace: IrelandPlace: BritainPlace: KabulPlace: AfghanistanPlace: ChinaPlace: RussiaPlace: SudanPlace: SomaliaPerson: Leon WillemsPerson: Jan KuciakPerson: Martina KusnirovaPerson: prime ministerPerson: Robert FicoPerson: Peter PellegriniEvent: World Press Freedom DayOrganisation: NewsBrands IrelandOrganisation: European Court of Human RightsOrganisation: Supreme CourtOrganisation: European Journalism CentreOrganisation: Reporters Without BordersOrganisation: Radio Dabanga
<p>British prime minister Keir Starmer started off by telling them that things would get worse before they would get better. That was probably the first bad move of his premiership. File picture</p>

Enda Brady: It was the lack of hope which killed Starmer’s premiership

READ NOW

Revoiced

Newsletter

Had a busy week? Sign up for some of the best reads from the week gone by. Selected just for you.

Latest

Suzanne Harrington
Suzanne Harrington

Lifestyle

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.

Revoiced

Newsletter

Had a busy week? Sign up for some of the best reads from the week gone by. Selected just for you.

Mick Clifford
IE_Podcast_Logo

The Mick Clifford Podcast

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited