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All participants in a photo at the workshop's conclusion.

Digital investigative journalism workshop in Namibia

The Public Media Alliance held a workshop on digital investigative journalism in Namibia, to build up the capacity of journalists.


image of a computer screen with the EDUbox programme.

VRT’S EDUbox, “a programme for the classroom”

EDUbox is an innovative educational concept from VRT that introduces young people to major topical societal concerns.


Nighttime aerial view of KBS' office

KBS Raises Issue with KCC’s Approval of Changing License Fee Collection

KBS has appealed the decision by the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) to approve the separation of license fees from electricity bills.


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Slovenia: RTV SLO Director of TV fired

In a sign of the continued attacks on independent public media in Slovenia, the Director of TV programmes at RTV SLO has been dismissed.

South Korea to vote on concerning “fake news” law

South Korea may soon join the growing ranks of countries whose governments are introducing so-called “fake news” laws.

PSM Weekly | 18 – 24 August 2021

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

Afghanistan: International community must work to ensure journalist safety

PMA calls on the international community to work to guarantee the safety of those who remain and to facilitate safe passage urgently for those wanting to leave.

PMA welcomes two new Board members

We warmly welcome Cilla Benkö and Odette Campbell as the newest members of the Public Media Alliance Board.

Swedish Radio joins the Public Media Alliance

We are proud to announce that Swedish Radio have become members of the Public Media Alliance (PMA), the largest global association of public broadcasters, with its CEO Cilla Benkö joining the PMA…

Media freedom concerns surround South Africa’s public broadcaster

The presence of military personnel at SABC premises causes concern for editorial independence among staff and press freedom groups.