Croatian club unhappy with reporting, bans journalists

A decision by the management of Croatian football club GNK Dinamo Zagreb prohibiting some journalists from attending its matches, has been criticized.

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Monday, 15.07.2013.

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ZAGREB A decision by the management of Croatian football club GNK Dinamo Zagreb prohibiting some journalists from attending its matches, has been criticized. The South East Europe Media Organization (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), condemned last week in a statement the move that will also make it impossible for web portal Index.hr reporters to attend any training sessions at the club's Maksimir Stadium. Croatian club unhappy with reporting, bans journalists The club’s management reportedly based its decision on dissatisfaction with the reporting of Index.hr’. "“Football matches are public events and all journalists should have the equal right to report from them”," SEEMO Secretary General Oliver Vujovic said, and added: "“This kind of behaviour towards media representatives is unacceptable. Any selectivity in who can report or ban blocks journalists from doing their daily job. Sport clubs should be examples in showing tolerance and a club must also be open to critical reporters.”" SEEMO urged GNK Dinamo Zagreb’s management to keep the stadium open to all media and journalists who wish to report from football matches, trainings, press conferences and other events or activities organised by the club. The group also called on the City of Zagreb, the stadium's owner, and other responsible authorities in Croatia to reject GNK Dinamo Zagreb’s decision and to protect journalists’ ability to move and to report freely. Zagreb (sxc.hu, stock) SEEMO

Croatian club unhappy with reporting, bans journalists

The club’s management reportedly based its decision on dissatisfaction with the reporting of Index.hr’.

"“Football matches are public events and all journalists should have the equal right to report from them”," SEEMO Secretary General Oliver Vujović said, and added: "“This kind of behaviour towards media representatives is unacceptable. Any selectivity in who can report or ban blocks journalists from doing their daily job. Sport clubs should be examples in showing tolerance and a club must also be open to critical reporters.”"

SEEMO urged GNK Dinamo Zagreb’s management to keep the stadium open to all media and journalists who wish to report from football matches, trainings, press conferences and other events or activities organised by the club.

The group also called on the City of Zagreb, the stadium's owner, and other responsible authorities in Croatia to reject GNK Dinamo Zagreb’s decision and to protect journalists’ ability to move and to report freely.

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