Press Room


Welcome to the PMA Press Room, a central hub for the latest official updates from Public Media Alliance.

Explore our latest press releases, organisational announcements, and recent statements on the most pressing situations facing public media worldwide. You will also find resources on how to get in touch with PMA for any press and media enquiries.

Latest Press Releases


PMA joins SPUR Coalition as Affiliate Member


The Public Media Alliance is proud to join over 80 fellow organisations as an affiliate member of the SPUR Coalition.

Sameradion journalist awarded first IPPM Content Residency


Anne-Laila Blind Petersdotter, a journalist for Sameradion, will travel to Aotearoa New Zealand for a project on language revitalisation.

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Meet the professionals leading PMA’s women journalist safety training


We announce the four trainers who have developed a training course to help women journalists address physical, digital and mental safety needs in West Africa.

ACORAB joins the Public Media Alliance


PMA looks forward to collaborating with ACORAB as an affiliate member of our global association.

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New report highlights challenges facing Indigenous journalism


A new study from PMA explores how media freedom, artificial intelligence, and geopolitical tensions are pressuring Indigenous journalism.

Future Media Hubs and PMA announce new partnership


PMA will collaborate with FMH on strengthening international collaboration, driving innovation and building resilience for PSM.

Latest Statements


PMA stands in solidarity with Czechia’s public media


PMA stands in solidarity with CT and CRo as they strike to defend the independence of Czechia's public service media.

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International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists 2026


This International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists carries the theme "Threats evolve. Impunity endures."

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Czechia: Joint statement highlights concerns over fast-tracked debate on Czech public service media funding


PMA joins the EBU and media freedom organisations in concerns over fast-tracking legislation to abolish licence fee funding for ČT and ČRo.

RTV Slovenia

Slovenia: Voters back the licence fee, but RTV Slovenija’s independence remains under threat


PMA urges Slovenia to respect the vote to keep RTV Slovenija’s licence fee, warning of further threats to its independence.

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Slovenia: Why removing the licence fee could greatly harm RTV Slovenija


PMA warns that replacing the licence fee with direct state funding would undermine RTV Slovenija’s independence and financial security.

Thai PBS

Thailand: Any change to Thai PBS funding must uphold its independence


PMA is concerned by a proposed bill that would change the broadcaster's funding model, making it dependent on the annual state budget.

Contact Details


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Featured image: Kyiv, Ukraine – January 24 2014: Cameraman in a protective helmet and bulletproof vest with marked Press TV filming an event with professional camera at Hrushevsky street during Euromaidan. Credit: Mykola Komarovskyy / Shutterstock.com