Search in Europe, national level, outcome upheld by a court
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3 incidents match this view.
Country: Hungary, RSF 2026 rank: 74th of 180 Russia, RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180 United Kingdom, RSF 2026 rank: 18th of 180
Continent: Europe
Tactic: Detention and violence (2) Licensing and closure of outlets (1) Surveillance and subpoenas (1)
Stage: Punish (1) Silence (1) Eliminate (1)
Outcome: Upheld by a court (3)
Level: National (3)
Head of government: David Cameron Viktor Orban Vladimir Putin
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 14, 2021 | Hungary: Klubradio loses its terrestrial broadcast license over its tender application | Hungary (RSF 2026 rank: 74th of 180) | Licensing and closure of outlets | Viktor Orban | Upheld by a court (September 1, 2021) |
| August 18, 2013 | United Kingdom detains journalist's partner under terrorism law and oversees destruction of Guardian hard drives holding Snowden files | United Kingdom (RSF 2026 rank: 18th of 180) | Surveillance and subpoenas | David Cameron | Upheld by a court (January 19, 2016) |
| October 7, 2006 | Investigative journalist Anna Politkovskaya is shot dead in Moscow; a former police officer is later convicted of organizing the killing | Russia (RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180) | Detention and violence | Vladimir Putin | Upheld by a court (June 9, 2014) |