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.
PSM Weekly | 7 – 13 July 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
PSM Weekly | 30 June – 6 July 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
Global Task Force statement in support of public media in Slovenia
The Global Task Force for public media is deeply concerned by further evidence of sustained and destabilising pressure on public media in Slovenia.