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Press Freedom Award 2014

The journalists and commentators who keep us informed of the situation in Greece are being honoured in Vienna today. Reality Check finds out more.

Reporting on strikes, the economy and the generally difficult situation in the lives of many Greek people is the work of some very dedictated journalists in Greece.

Press Freedom Award 2014
Today Greek journalists are being honoured by the Austria’s branch of the international organization, Reporters Without Borders. Rubina Möhring, President of the Austrian branch said:
“With this award we want to support journalists in Greece, men and women, who have risked their own safety, who have committed and serve the international achievements of Press Freedom and Media.”

We speak with Katherina Sarikakis at the University of Vienna who is attending the awards and giving a speech honouring the work of the journalists.

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