MetaFilter posts tagged with europe and journalism

Vincent Browne v the ECB

moorooka — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:08:45 -0800

Tenacious Irish journalist demands an answer at a European Central Bank press conference (SLYT)

You eat too fast, and I understand why your antidyspeptic pill-makers cover your walls, your forests even, with their advertisements.

The Whelk — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 09:36:40 -0800

In 1891 author and lecturer ”Max O’Rell” (being the pen name of one Léon Paul Blouet) published an amusing account of his travels through the States and Eastern Canada - "A Frenchman In America" - that, along with the charming illustrations, reflect on then popular national stereotypes and character and is presented on Project Gutenberg in its entirely. (via)

Not actually intended as a guide for Daily Mail editors

MartinWisse — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:28:35 -0800

A short guide to lazy EU journalism: not sure how the EU works or what institutions are involved? –> Just write “Brussels”. And nineteen more rules for writing about the EU and Europe for lazy journalists. Previously.

Beyond the Fall.

normy — Sun, 18 Jan 2004 12:45:51 -0800

Beyond the Fall. The former Soviet block in transition 1989-1999. Outstanding photojournalism.

Is The BBC The United Nations Of Broadcasting?

MiguelCardoso — Wed, 14 Jan 2004 21:52:54 -0800

Trusting The Redcoats: How many independent-minded Americans actually rely on the BBC (specially the World Service) for accurate coverage of American politics? Not to mention The Guardian. Is it a strictly an elitist, liberal/left-wing phenomenon? What does it mean? What does it say about better-informed liberal newspapers and media of the U.S.? If so, why aren't like-minded Europeans just as cosmopolitan and, say, pay the same attention to news sources like The New York Times, NPR and others, rather than stolidly sticking to their own national staples?