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Reports on the 1994 `World Press Trends' survey conducted by the International Federation of Newspaper Publishers (FIEJ) showing an increase in newspaper sales and readership in several countries. Release of survey's findings at the 47th World Newspaper Congress on May 29-June 1, 1994 in Vienna, Austria; Newspaper sales in the United States, Japan, and European countries; Decline in newspaper advertising.

Reports on the formation of the International Federation of Environmental Journalists, a non-profit organization that helps environmental journalists worldwide. Exchange of information between environmental journalists; Plan of activities; Paris as the temporary headquarters; Participating countries; Elected officers of the administrative council; Potential problems.

Reports on the International Federation of Newspaper Publishers' (FIEJ) reaction to the Council of Europe's proposal on journalistic ethics. Council's asking of member nations to pass laws conforming to press ethics position; Argument of the FIEJ and other press freedom groups; Policy as a sweeping departure from American concepts of freedom and speech; Points in ethics package.

Highlights discussions at the 1996 conference of the former International Federation of Newspaper Publishers or the World Association of Newspapers, on the importance of quality and of maintaining core values for the newspaper publishing industry with the movement toward the electronic age. Role of editorial values; Fundamental mission of newspapers; Warning on online promises of customized news.

Focuses on International Federation of Newspaper Publishers (FIEJ) director general Timothy Balding's comparison of growth of mass media in developing and industrialized countries. Daily circulation; Sales and advertising performances.

Reports that newspaper circulation declined around the world in 1994 according to the International Federation of Newspaper Publishers. Long term trend of decline; Somber picture of newspapers in developed countries; Rebound of advertising; Newspaper penetration in Norway and Switzerland.

Reports on the topics discussed in the 1995 World Newspaper Congress of International Federation of Newspaper Publishers (FIEJ) in Paris, France. Warning on newsprint prices; Possible impact on newsprint mills; Presentation of awards; Impact of the information superhighway; Advice for advertisers.

Reports on the disagreement between Newspaper Association of America (NAA) Chairman Charles Brumback and International Federation of Newspaper Publishers Research Association (IFRA) President Michael Ringier over the issue of online newspapers. Brumback's arguments in support for interactive newspapering; Ringier's minimization of the potential of online services for newspapers.

Reports on the International Federation of Environmental Journalists' (IFEJ) call on all nations to adopt freedom of information laws. Plan of establishing an international directory of environmental journalists.

Reports on the International Federation of Newspaper Publishers' (FIEJ) efforts to raise donated newsprint for newspaper publishers in Sarajevo.

Reports on the Paris, France-based International Federation of Newspaper Publishers' (FIEJ) appeal for newsprint for the `Vecernje Novine' and `Oslobodjenje,' the two remaining dailies in Sarajevo, Bosnia. Survival of newspapers only with international support; Cut in circulation to under ten percent of pre-war levels; Volume of newsprint needed for one year's publication.

Presents information on the International Federation of Newspaper Publishers (FIEJ). Membership; Promotion of newspaper readership and advertising; Creation of the World Editors Forum for international exchange of ideas and information between senior news executives; Forums held by the organization.

Reports on the tribute to deceased journalists by the 47th World Newspaper Congress in Vienna and the International Federation of Newspaper Publishers on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of D-Day, or the Allied invasion on Normandy, France. Comments from K. Prescott Low, president of FIEJ and chairman and publisher of the `Patriot Ledger.'

Reports on the re-election of K. Prescott Low as president of the International Federation of Newspaper Publishers (FIEJ) at the 47th World Newspaper Congress in Vienna, Austria.

Reports that the International Federation of Newspaper Publishers (FIEJ) is organizing a group of editors from throughout the world to be run by and for editors.

Reports on the International Federation of Newspaper Publishers' (FIEJ) creation of the World Editors Forum to respond to the growing need of senior news executives to exchange information and ideas internationally.

Announces Algerian journalist Omar Belhouchet's receipt of the Golden Pen of Freedom Award, the press freedom prize given annually by the International Federation of Newspaper Publishers.

Reports on the International Federation of Journalists and the International Federation of Newspaper Publishers' call for more aid for independent journalism in the former Yugoslavia. Prerequisite to a lasting peace; Need to examine the effect of international sanctions on media; Number of dead and missing journalists.

Reports on the renaming of the International Federation of Newspaper Publishers to World Association of Newspapers.

Cites Cuban journalist Yndamiro Restano Diaz as recipient of the Golden Pen of Freedom prize from the International Federation of Newspaper Publishers (FIEJ).

Cites an international opinion poll conducted by the International Federation of Newspaper Publishers (FIEJ) on the attitudes of young people. Number of respondents in poll; Presentation of conclusions at Newspapers in Education and the Rights of the Child in Stockholm, Sweden conference.

Reports that the International Federation of Newspaper Publishers has called on delegates to the United Nations Conference on Women to demand the release of Chinese journalist Gao Yu, who is serving a six-year prison sentence in Beijing, China. Reason for imprisonment.

Reports on the International Federation of Newspaper Publishers' (FIEJ) protest against Sri Lanka's proposal to restrict reporting on ethnic problems. Call on the Sri Lankan government to reverse its decision to stop the construction of a building at Upali Newspapers Ltd. of Colombo.

Reports on the International Federation of Newspapers Publishers' presentation of its Golden Pen of Freedom Award to Chinese journalist Gao Yu who is serving a six-year prison term.