26th October 2021
Malta: PBS labelled ‘state controlled’ amid press freedom concerns
There are growing concerns surrounding the editorial independence, governance and funding of national broadcaster in Malta.
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25th October 2021
Greece: Spread of ‘fake news’ legislation continues
While the South Korean government has quashed its plans to introduce a ‘fake news’ law, Greece is looking to impose such regulations.
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21st October 2021
MEPs message to Slovenian government must be heeded
MEPs have called for the immediate resumption of financing to the Slovenian Press Agency (STA) and the relenting of pressure on media.
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20th October 2021
Public media comes out top in Germany election
A survey held after Germany's 2021 federal election highlights the relevance and public trust placed in public broadcasters.
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19th October 2021
PMA commends ABC’s outgoing News Director for commitment to public media
From general elections and raging wildfires to a global pandemic, Gaven Morris has overseen some of the ABC's most important stories.
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19th October 2021
Online protection for journalists long overdue
Facebook’s updated designation of journalists as “involuntary” public figures is a much needed, long overdue, and welcome change; but it does not address all the problems.
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13th October 2021
SBS Australia’s language services review underway
SBS has commenced its regular review of its language services, kicking the process off with a six-week public consultation.
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12th October 2021
Turkey: Mission finds continued pressures on independent media
An international mission to Turkey has revealed sustained threats against independent media and increasing state capture.
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11th October 2021
Nobel Prize to journalists highlights value of public interest media
The PMA congratulates Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov upon receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and commends the Norwegian Nobel Committee for highlighting the crucial but precarious…
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7th October 2021
Singapore: Foreign interference law poses threat to media plurality
Fears that new law could be used to stop both independent domestic and foreign media from reporting critically on authority.
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