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Geo News producer returned after 24 hours missing

A producer for Geo News went missing after being abducted but was then returned 24 hours later, showing ongoing threats to journalists.


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PMA welcomes passage of public media law in Slovenia

A new law, designed to protect the public media, RTV Slovenija, has finally come into effect, heralding a new start for the organisation.


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PSM Weekly | 31 May – 6 June 2023

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


Recent News


PMA Statement: China’s ban on BBC broadcasts is cause for deep concern

The Public Media Alliance is deeply concerned by China’s recent actions regarding the BBC and the impact this has on media freedom within the region.

BBC News announces restructure of its board

The BBC News Board will be restructured to deliver more value for audiences and better reflect the way BBC News will work in future.

RTHK suspends BBC live relay following mainland ban

Hong Kong's public broadcaster discontinues BBC World Service live relay following Chinese regulator's ban of BBC World News broadcasts.

Déclaration du Groupe de travail mondial pour les médias publics concernant l’interdiction de diffusion de BBC World News en Chine

Le Groupe de travail mondial pour les médias publics est vivement préoccupé par la décision du gouvernement de la République populaire de Chine d’interdire la diffusion de BBC World News dans le…

Public hearings into CBC/Radio-Canada’s licence renewal process complete

At the forefront of the public broadcaster’s licence proposals are an emphasis on its audio-visual digital services and an “audience-first” regulatory framework.

PSM Weekly | 3 – 9 February 2021

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

World Radio Day 2021

Radio continues to play a pivotal role in society wherever you live. We invite all PMA members to tell us about their innovations for this year's World Radio Day.

Proposed licence fee amendments for public broadcasters in Japan and South Korea

Contrasting proposals made for the licence fees of two of the largest public broadcasters in the Asia-Pacific.

UNESCO’S IPDC supports two COVID-related projects in partnership with the Public Media Alliance

Work in favour of public service journalism has won further support from UNESCO’s IPDC with the announcement of two new PMA projects.

PSM Weekly | 27 January- 2 February 2021

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

Project: Improving conflict sensitive reporting and journalist safety in South Asia

Introducing our latest project, “Code of Ethics to Improve Conflict Sensitive Reporting and Safety of Journalists in South Asia”.