Floods in Europe: PSM in times of emergency

As deadly floods ravage parts of Germany and Belgium, public broadcasters play a significant role in reaching the entire population with critical and lifesaving information.

SABC HQ South Africa

PMA condemns attacks on SABC journalists

The Public Media Alliance condemns attacks against SABC journalists and media workers during nationwide protests.

RTV Slovenia

Independent public media under attack in Slovenia

The Public Media Alliance is seriously disturbed by the evidence of recent challenges to independent and public media in Slovenia.

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PSM Weekly | 7 – 13 July 2021

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

RTK Kosovo

Kosovo: Public broadcaster RTK’s board sacked

After months of scrutiny and accusations of corruption, all eight members of the Radio and Television Kosovo (RTK) board have been fired by the Assembly of Kosovo.

PBS

Public media addresses hate crimes against Asian-Americans

From news coverage and educational materials to documentary series, PBS responds to rise in hate crimes with a range of content to bring Americans together.

Press Freedom

Threats to journalists growing across Europe

The brazen attack on a renowned Dutch journalist took place amid rising threats towards journalists across Europe. But while there has been an increase in physical violence, journalists also face legislative challenges to their work.

Accessibility

Protecting the prominence of public media

As media markets become more crowded and global streaming giants continue to grow rapidly, what steps are being taken to address challenges to the prominence of public media?

Buenos Aires Argentina

Argentina: New law set to enhance gender equity in public media

A new media law to improve gender parity is expected to build upon existing diversity initiatives at Argentine public broadcaster RTA.

EBC

Brazil: Public media privatisation accelerates as censorship grows

Reports of heightened censorship and persecution persist at EBC, even as the Brazilian broadcaster faces an “accelerated” privatisation.