EBC

Brazil: Dossier reveals trend of censorship at EBC

A new dossier on censorship at public broadcaster EBC relays the stark outcomes of the dismantling of public media in Brazil.

South Korea National Assembly

Update: South Korean lawmakers back down on controversial ‘fake news’ bill

The Public Media Alliance welcomes decision to back down on a proposed bill that could have significant repercussions for press freedom in South Korea.

Media experts discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on the Southeast Asian media landscape

Media experts discuss the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on media freedom, journalist safety and media business viability in Southeast Asia.

Singapore

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.

STA

STA Director resigns over independence concerns

The Director of the Slovenian News Agency (Sta) has resigned after rejecting a draft funding agreement that he believes undermines the independence of the organisation.

public media

PSM Weekly | 29 September – 5 October 2021

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

Hong Kong RTHK

Hong Kong: Tightening grip of the National Security Law

New crimes are being prepared under the National Security Law — a move that could further crush dissent and democratic life in Hong Kong.

RTHK

Hong Kong: Hong Kong government continues to dismantle public and other independent media

RTHK's new editorial guidelines will limit its independence and undermine key public media values as part of ongoing efforts to silence critical journalism.

Brussels Declaration

Brussels Declaration: PMA joins public media and international organisations to call for journalist safety and media freedom

Today, public service media companies and international organisations have signed the Brussels Declaration, a statement for journalist safety drafted on the initiative of CBC/Radio Canada, VRT and RTBF.

RTV Slovenia

Threats to journalists in Slovenia must stop

The Public Media Alliance condemns threats targeting RTV Slovenija journalist, and the ongoing attempts to intimidate media workers.