Journalists in Cyprus Rally for Improved Conditions
In a recent announcement, the Cyprus journalists and editors’ union (Esk) has launched a vigorous campaign under the banner “Journalists have a voice.” The movement is aimed at casting a spotlight on the pressing necessity for decent wages for journalists, enhanced working conditions, and the renewal and creation of collective agreements.
The union’s initiative underscores a critical concern regarding the state of journalism in Cyprus. Esk expressed a strong conviction that the prerequisites for conducting quality investigative journalism are regrettably diminishing. This decline is perceived as a detriment not only to the media industry but also to the broader spectrum of media diversity and democratic processes within the nation.
Esk’s campaign is not merely a call to action for better compensation and conditions but also an appeal to safeguard journalism as an essential public service. The union is reaching out to the community at large, urging individuals and organizations alike to demonstrate their support. By
The union’s message is clear: it is time to acknowledge and address the challenges faced by journalists in Cyprus. With this campaign, Esk hopes to initiate a wave of change that will ensure the sustainability of high-quality journalism and, by extension, preserve the integrity of information and democratic values in Cyprus.