![]() The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners are concerned that the failure to identify and prosecute the responsible parties is having a profound chilling effect on the journalistic community, in addition to being a profound injustice and undermining the rule of law in Greece. As the sole EU member with two open cases of impunity for the killings of journalists, Greece’s lack of progress in prosecuting perpetrators underscores the urgency for expedited investigations and the implementation of measures recommended by the European Commission for the Safety of Journalists. For this reason, the lack of transparency over the investigation is particularly troubling.ĭespite repeated calls for greater transparency in accordance with European standards, Greek authorities have failed to disclose the progress of investigations. Given that Karaivaz also reported on corruption between the police and organized crime, the risk that some parties within the police may be interested in obstructing the investigation cannot be ruled out. ĭespite the arrest of two suspects in April 2023, shortly before the national elections, there has been no discernible progress in the investigation. The execution was conducted by professional hitmen who escaped on a motorbike and therefore almost certainly worked for organized crime. Giorgos Karaivaz was one of Greece’s most prominent investigative journalists specializing in organized crime and police reporting when he was gunned down in broad daylight outside his Athens home on April 9, 2021. Today, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) commemorate his death and renew demands on the Greek authorities to redouble their efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice. Three years have elapsed since the assassination of Giorgos Karaivaz, a veteran Greek crime reporter. IPI WORLD CONGRESS & MEDIA INNOVATION FESTIVAL 2024.IPI Workshops for Journalists and Media. ![]()
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