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Eleven pregnant fin whales hunted this summer in Iceland

by Newsroom 10 months ago

Whale hunters working for Hvalur hf. have hunted eleven pregnant fin whales this summer. This was confirmed by director of the company, Kristján Loftsson, cited by Iceland Monitor.The fin whale is on the list of endangered species and, next to the blue whale, is the second largest mammal in the world. According to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), it has an unfavourable conservation status or would benefit significantly from international co-operation organised by tailored agreements.Dead whale in Faroe Islands | Photo - Christian D. Kejser Birkedal / IndieFrameAccording to section 2 of Icelandic whale hunting laws, it's forbidden to hunt whale calves, or female whales that are accompanied by calves. However it is not forbidden t

Photos by IndieFrame reporter harassed by riot police in Romania

by Ioan Pupila 10 months ago

The story of IndieFrame Romanian reporter who was harassed during August 10th anti-governmental protests while photo-documenting riot police 'Jandarmeria' violence, was published today on the front page of Libertatea newspaper.Article photo-scan Ana Maria Gheorghe for IndieFrameHere's some of the highlight's of Ana's interview in top Romanian press tabloid newspaper:I was trying to go behind the police units to do my job as a freelance photographer. I was not allowed to get behind the lines. I personally get really angry when someone stops me from doing my job. I asked for an explanation. That moment a policeman touched my hips and tried to shove me. He had no right to touch me, so I protested [...]During the evening I had spray gas in my face, though I held a press card around my nec

Greece bailout - first reactions from Greek citizens in photos

by Newsroom 10 months ago

Greece officially exited its eight-year EU bailout programme yesterday, becoming once again a 'normal' member of the single currency, according to the Brussels authorities and Greek government who did the announcement. Beyond the current struggles and former austerity measures common Greeks experienced in order to (re)obtain this symbolic status, we asked smartphone citizens reporters on IndieFrame how does the situation looks like today in the country, from people's perspective.20.08.2018 - Old Royal Palace, Athens - Hundreds demonstrated to convince Greek Government to immediately help financially the people affected by the forest fires last month.Greeks ask their Government to subsidise citizens affected by forest fires - Photo: Giorgos Panagakis| IndieFrameDue to financial austeri

Copenhagen Pride 2018 (de)commodification as seen by IndieFrame photographers

by Ioan Pupila 10 months ago

A record number of attendees of over 30K gathered for Copenhagen Pride Week 2018 parade Saturday, 18th of August, on the streets of Danish capital. As the event becomes more popular each year, and part of the city mainstream culture, we are focusing on how #cphpride18 looks like from this perspective, through the lenses of smartphone reporters and participants on IndieFrame App.Selfie with Danish PM, Lars Løkke Rasmussen at Copenhagen Pride 2018 | Photo: Bysukro, IndieFrame [get rights here]Politicians took part in the event to show support and meet the participants, adding a great deal of media coverage to the event, whilst raising questions about sporadic politicization of sexual minority rights and lifestyle.Uffe Elbæk, Party leader of The Alternative, at CPH Prid

Wireless free mobile Internet for the first time in Cuba last night | Photos |

by Ioan Pupila 10 months ago

Access to free information on World Wide Web is not something Cubans take for granted. In order to post on social media, use e-mails or read the news online, Cubans must buy a 1$ Internet access card from ECTSA (the centralised state-run telecommunications company) and find a public outdoors hot spot. But last night, for about 9 hours, this reality has changed: on Wednesday, Cuban Government tested wireless net directly on mobile phones nationwide. For a short period, Cubans used the net from their homes and could get in touch freely with the world news and SoMe networks.Silvio is one of the many Cubans who have no connection to their family members who immigrated in the US, due to lack of proper and affordable internet connection throughout the countryPhoto and documentation: D

IndieFrame reporter forced by Police to stop documenting Romanian protests

by Ioan Pupila 10 months ago

10.08.2018 - IndieFrame reporter Ana Maria Gheorghe was forced to leave the area where riot police later sprayed tear gas against protesters and was threatened to be arrested if she keeps filming. Ana had an IndieFrame press accreditation with her ID no. as a reporter. She explains through messenger audio how she was threatened and her rights were trespassed on the public space in Piata Victoriei, Bucharest. Several journalists were ill treated during Romanian protests against Government and some were beaten, including German media Deutsche Welle and OTS correspondents. Cover photo: @photo.obiectiv on IndieFrame

Copenhagen Pride Week 2018 | Upload your photos and videos!

by Ioan Pupila 10 months ago

Copenhagen Pride is Denmark's largest annual Human Rights festival, focused on LGBT issues and will be happening 13 - 19 August 2018 this year. Joining Pride in Copenhagen this year? Don't forget to use your smartphone and upload the most crazy, loving, emotional or fun moments to IndieFrame App! We'll share it to the media and to our over 80K users around the world for inspiration ;):: See our photography and video collection from LGBT events around the world - from IndieFrame reporters worldwide ::Looking forward for your best #cphpride18 shots!:: Cover photo: Lars Christian Vibild | IndieFrame Copenhagen Pride 2017 -Photo: Sergi Salillas | IndieFrame

Violent clashes between police and protesters in Romania reported by citizens on IndieFrame

by Ioan Pupila 10 months ago

Tens of thousands of protesters rallied against the ruling Social Democrat (PSD) government on Friday in cities across Romania and the capital Bucharest where riot police fired tear gas into the crowd and over 450 citizens needed medical attention. The protest started at the initiative of a group of Romanian expats. 56 photo-video materials that came from IndieFrame smartphone reporters depict the provoking violence used by police, despite most protestors being peaceful, our users report. IndieFrame freelance photographer Ana Maria Gheorghe was forbidden to take photos of riot police in Victoria Square - Bucharest, and was intimidated and attacked by one of the 'Jandarmeria' riot police leaders.Man peacefully shows riot police he got wounded in sudden altercation - Photo: Bogdan | Ind

Romania expats arrive home before protest against Government [Photos| Video]

by Ioan Pupila 10 months ago

Romanians who live abroad have begun arriving back home for an anti-government protest where they will call for early elections and the PSD left-wing government to resign. The protest is programmed on Friday, August 10, in Bucharest - Piata Victoriei form 17.00 PM and thousands announced to join Diaspora's initiative.:: See the IndieFrame video from city of Cluj where expatriates demonstrate before reaching Bucharest ::Cluj, 09.08.2018 - Photo: Cernucan | IndieFrameLocal residents in western Romania applauded compatriots arriving by car late Wednesday with flags and banners opposing the ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD).Protest against corruption in Cluj, Romania, 03.06.2018 | Photo - Cornel Putan / IndieFrameSince 2016, Romanians have regularly protested government moves

International Youth Day in Photos&Videos on IndieFrame

by Ioan Pupila 10 months ago

International Youth Day is celebrated worldwide on 12th of August. There are currently 1.8 billion young people between the ages of 10 and 24 in the world. But 1 in 10 of the world’s children live in conflict zones and 24 million of them are out of school. International Youth Day is aimed to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth.Young girls in Lagos, Nigeria | Photo: Stormé / IndieFrameHow do you see youth today as a young or elder smartphone reporter?Show us in photos and videos on IndieFrame App. Write in the description field your perspective and add #youthday tag. We'll share your honest perspectives within the IndieFrame community and best photo-video materials will be proposed for editorials to our partner media outlets.Ch