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Last update: 9 hours agoIndependent Media Push: The EU Delegation to Jordan says free, professional journalism is “oxygen of democracy,” backing community outlets like Radio Al-Balad and AmmanNet while warning that regulation, money pressure, and online safety risks can still push journalists toward self-censorship. Community Media Network Conference: Radio Al-Balad’s Etaf Al-Rudan opened the Second Regional Conference in Amman, arguing independent media helps defuse sectarian tensions and noting the platforms have again earned Reporters Without Borders’ Journalism Trust Initiative certification. Market Shock Context: Elsewhere this week, India’s sudden sugar export ban sent sugar stocks sliding, a reminder how policy shifts can hit business fast. Tech & Services: Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein also urged tech projects to cut traffic congestion with clear timelines, reinforcing the kingdom’s push to use digital tools in everyday life.
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