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ALGERIA: Freedom of expression is essential to democratic elections
Article 19: In the run up to the legislative elections on 2 July 2026, Algeria is at a decisive moment for freedom of expression. The elections will take place in a context marked by persistent restrictions on critical voices and opposition groups, while plans to reform the country’s media framework and to ensure pluralism of information remain pending.
KENYA: Public Expectations vs Objective Reporting: Media’s Tightrope Ahead of 2027 Polls (Opinion)
Tuko: The media in Kenya finds itself in a precarious position ahead of the 2027 General Election.
LIBERIA: CSA Strengthens Communications Unit
Daily Observer: Appoints Former LBS Staff as Director of Communications and Public Relations
MOZAMBIQUE: SOICO and TVM sign partnership to share editorial content
Club of Mozambique: The SOICO Group and Televisão de Moçambique (TVM) signed a memorandum of understanding this Tuesday establishing the sharing of editorial content related to official events and those of high public interest, in an initiative that both institutions consider a milestone for Mozambican media.
NAMIBIA: Namibia joins Bloomberg drive to strengthen financial journalism
New Era: Namibian journalists, government officials and development practitioners will soon have an opportunity to sharpen their financial reporting skills through the Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa (BMIA) Financial Journalism Training Programme.
Victoria Scope: After serving nearly nine years as chief executive of the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), Berard Dupres says he has faced the most threats, insults and pressure during the past six to seven months under the current United Seychelles administration.
SOUTH AFRICA: SABC sounds the alarm
MyBroadband: The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has highlighted that the lack of a finalised funding model has left it with persistent liquidity constraints and going-concern risks.
TANZANIA: THE ENTEBBE SURRENDER: How a Tanzanian Billionaire Handed East Africa’s Last Independent Newsroom to a General Who Does Not Believe in a Free Press (Opinion)
Kenya Insights: The investors who thought they were buying a growth story in African media have instead purchased a front-row seat to the live mechanics of media capture, one Entebbe meeting at a time.
UGANDA: Broadcasters Seek Meeting With Gen Muhoozi Over Closure of Monitor, NTV
NilePost: The National Association of Broadcasters has formally requested a meeting with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba to discuss the closure of Nation Media Group Uganda’s media outlets, saying it hopes dialogue will lead to the resumption of operations while addressing any national security concerns.
ZIMBABWE: How CAB 3 unmasked Zimbabwe’s media deficit: The need for sustained media reform advocacy
News Day: The major changes in Zimbabwe’s governance and electoral system as proposed in a Constitutional Amendment Bill, which at the time of making this submission is at the final parliamentary stage before presidential assent – has exposed Zimbabwe’s legacy media inadequacies to wholly interpret the national question and critically play the watchdog role.
ZIMBABWE: “ZBC’s Wild Africa Adventures” Africa’s First Weekly Wildlife TV Magazine Show Launched in Zimbabwe
Pan African Visions: The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) on 30 June,2026 announced the launch of “ZBC’s Wild Africa Adventures” in Zimbabwe,the first-of-its-kind 13-episode TV series sharing inspiring stories from the frontlines of conservation around the continent to educate and entertain.
REGIONAL: Sustainable Business Models For African Broadcasters In The Digital Ecosystem And The Age Of AI
Broadcast Media Africa: For decades, the business of broadcasting in Africa rested on a familiar tripod: linear advertising, government subvention and, for the fortunate few, subscription income.
ARMENIA: Azatutyun TV to cease broadcasting following license termination
Public Radio of Armenia: The Television and Radio Commission of Armenia has approved the request of Azatutyun TV LLC to terminate its broadcasting authorization, with the decision taking effect on July 1, 2026.
BANGLADESH: Govt exempts VAT on BTV’s Tk73cr purchase of World Cup broadcasting rights
Dhaka Tribune: The government has exempted Value Added Tax (VAT) on the amount payable against all media rights purchased by Bangladesh Television (BTV) from Fifa for broadcasting matches of the ongoing Fifa World Cup 2026.
INDIA: Government sets up study group to strengthen film industry; Prasoon Joshi to lead team
The Indian Express: The study group, comprising industry experts and technology partners, will be led by Prasar Bharati Chairman Prasoon Joshi. It is expected to submit its findings and recommendations to the ministry within three months.
NEPAL: ‘Pursue constructive talks with govt on media reforms’
The Rising Nepal: Minister for Information and Communication Dr. Bikram Timilsina has urged the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) to engage in formal dialogue with the government, accompanied by constructive proposals, stating that the government is committed to addressing the challenges facing the media sector in a comprehensive manner rather than through protests or debates focused on individual issues.
PAKISTAN: Pakistan suspends Geo News broadcast license for 15 days over religious content
CPJ: The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Pakistan’s media regulator to immediately lift its 15-day suspension of Geo News’ broadcast license after the news network was reprimanded over content aired during a program marking Muharram, one of the holiest months in the Islamic calendar.
Digital Today: The cable TV system operator (SO) industry urged the government to ease the burden of the broadcasting development fund, stressing local channels’ role as public infrastructure.
SOUTH KOREA: KBS Unveils AI Platform ‘KAIROS’, Designed to Evolve Through Use
KBS: KBS unveiled KAIROS, its AI platform, on July 1, 2026, giving every employee access to AI tools tailored to their daily work.
THAILAND: Thailand’s Media Landscape in Transition: Reflections from the Bangkok Digital Dialogues
ABC: Thailand’s media industry is evolving fast—but are journalists ready? From Artificial Intelligence (AI) in newsrooms to new business models, here’s what I learned at ABC International Development’s (ABCID) Bangkok Digital Dialogues in Thailand.
THAILAND: Thai PBS ranks 2nd among websites reporting on the 2026 Bangkok gubernatorial election results, reinforcing the potential of its digital platform for public service. (Press release)
Thai PBS: Thai PBS achieved remarkable growth on the digital platform following its coverage of the Bangkok gubernatorial election on June 28, 2026.
UNDP: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the National Media Association of Uzbekistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in promoting reliable, solutions-oriented journalism in support of sustainable development.
VIETNAM: Press Law helps promote sustainable development of revolutionary press in digital era
Luat Vietnam: Against the backdrop of digital transformation and the need to build a professional, humane and modern press, the Press Law is expected to contribute to the sustainable development of Vietnam’s revolutionary journalism.
VIETNAM, SERBIA & CROATIA: VOV enhances cooperation with Serbian, Croatian broadcasters
VOV: A delegation from Voice of Vietnam (VOV), led by Deputy General Director Pham Manh Hung, held working sessions with broadcasters in Serbia and Croatia from June 29 to July 1 to discuss media cooperation, content exchange and digital transformation.
AUSTRALIA: ABC trials AI writing tools for news staff amid trust warnings
ABC: Experts and the journalists’ union have cautiously welcomed the ABC’s plans to use artificial intelligence responsibly, but warned misuse could damage trust in the public broadcaster.
AUSTRALIA: ABC will trial using AI for journalism. What are the risks and benefits? (Opinion)
The Conversation: Earlier today, the ABC flagged a shift in their position on generative artificial intelligence (AI) use in their news production. Despite previous caution, a recent deal with US tech company Anthropic has opened the door for ABC staff to bring Claude AI into their broadcasting news work.
AUSTRALIA: ARN Media set to dump Karl Stefanovic from radio show, presenter defends controversial interview
ABC: Karl Stefanovic is set to be dumped from his radio show just days after he was ousted from Nine, the ABC understands.
AUSTRALIA: How gambling companies use the grey area of sponsorship and ads to reach World Cup viewers (Opinion)
The Conversation: The FIFA World Cup is a global juggernaut of sport that provides fabulous marketing opportunities for its sponsors. It is also projected to be the biggest gambling event in history.
AUSTRALIA: What has Neighbour seen?
The Guardian: There is growing trepidation among executives on the seventh floor of the ABC’s Ultimo headquarters in Sydney over an upcoming investigation by Sally Neighbour, the former executive producer of Four Corners.
AUSTRALIA: Why ethnic media still matters in Australia (Opinion)
The Greek Herald: As Australia marks more than half a century of official multiculturalism, the role of ethnic media has never been more important — nor more contested.
FIJI: FBC celebrates 72 years of service
FBC: Today marks another milestone as the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation celebrates its 72nd birthday, reflecting on decades of growth, innovation and service to the people of Fiji.
NEW ZEALAND: New chair Brent Impey in RNZ hot seat faces political heat
RNZ: Even before he was confirmed as the government’s pick to chair RNZ, media people pondered what Brent Impey’s appointment might mean for the state-owned broadcaster.
NEW ZEALAND: Pacific media fear watchdog loss may weaken protection against racist content
PMN: Media leaders say shutting down New Zealand’s Broadcasting Standards Authority could remove one of the few independent ways to challenge harmful and discriminatory programmes.
NEW ZEALAND: The Google files: Inside the lobbying that stalled New Zealand’s media law
The Post: Google and news publishers were given a private look at the Government’s proposed changes to the law that would have made tech giants pay for New Zealand journalism before those changes went to Cabinet, briefing papers show.
NEW ZEALAND: The media Kiwis trust most are the ones under attack (Opinion)
The Post: When Pauline Hanson, leader of Australia’s far-right One Nation political party, addressed the National Press Club in Canberra recently she said that she would defund public broadcasting services, including the ABC and the multiculturally-focused SBS.
AUSTRIA: First complaints against the ORF general election have been received by the media authority. (German)
Der Standard: Competitors and others have just under three weeks to file complaints against the appointment of current APA managing director Clemens Pig as the next ORF director general from 2027.
AUSTRIA: Several candidates approached the top government officials before the ORF election. (German)
Der Standard: Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger has been contacted by Markus Breitenecker, Johannes Larcher, and Lisa Totzauer. Chancellor Stocker remains silent about talks with female candidates.
BELGIUM: Annual Report 2025: VRT reaches record number of Flemish people and accelerates digital growth (Press release – Dutch)
VRT: In its 2025 annual report, VRT looks back on a strong year in which the public broadcaster reached more Flemish people than ever and further accelerated its digital transformation. In doing so, VRT confirms its role as a relevant and future-oriented public broadcaster.
BELGIUM: Canal+ Distribution Expands K-Content Footprint in Europe with RTBF deal
TTV News: The agreement will bring a slate of Korean dramas, documentaries and BTS content to RTBF’s streaming platform Auvio, marking the first launch of Korean series in French-speaking Belgium.
BELGIUM: Will programs from competing broadcasters soon be on VRT MAX? VRT proposes it itself. (Dutch)
VRT: “Never before has the entire Flemish media and creative sector been under as much pressure as it is today. We are living through crucial times when it comes to the quality and diversity of our media landscape,” says VRT CEO Frederik Delaplace in the Media Committee of the Flemish Parliament, where the public broadcaster is presenting its annual report.
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA: Bosnia and Herzegovina earmarks BAM 6 million for public broadcaster
Telecompaper: The Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, at the proposal of the Minister of Communications and Transport of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Edin Forte, has allocated an additional BAM 6 million for public broadcaster BHRT.
CZECHIA: Czech Television and Czech Radio in the Constitution? The opposition wants more durable media laws (Czech)
Lupa: It was supposed to be a simple amendment to the constitution that would open the way for the Supreme Audit Office to control the finances of public media.
CZECHIA: In a joint statement, the opposition rejected changes to the financing of Czech Television and Czech Radio. (Czech)
ČT: Opposition parties rejected a change in the financing of Czech Television (ČT) and Czech Radio (ČRo) at a meeting on the future of public media on Wednesday.
CZECHIA: President Pavel asked Klempír to debate changes in the financing of Czech Television and Czech Radio (Czech)
ČT24: At a meeting on Tuesday with the Minister of Culture Ota Klempíř (for the Motorist party), President Petr Pavel requested an expert debate on the reasons for the changes in the financing of Czech Television (ČT) and Czech Radio (ČRo) and their effects.
FRANCE: How Le Monde is ‘fiercely defending’ journalism from bad bots
Press Gazette: French title has licensing deals with three major LLMs.
FRANCE: In the age of artificial intelligence, how does France Télévisions guarantee the anonymity of its sources in its reports? (French)
FranceInfo: France Télévisions was the first media outlet to detect the ability of generative artificial intelligence to circumvent the anonymization of people appearing in news reports. A story of a revolution.
GEORGIA & UZBEKISTAN: Uzbekistan’s Minister of Tourism visited Georgian Channel One (Press release – Georgian)
1TV: As part of his visit to Georgia, the Minister of Tourism of Uzbekistan, Abdulaziz Akulov, visited the Georgian First Channel today. Abdulaziz Akulov held a meeting with the channel’s General Director, Tinatin Berdzenishvili, and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Vasil Maghlaperidze.
GERMANY: Revenue from broadcasting fees falls by 20 million euros (German)
Deutschlandfunk: Revenue from the broadcasting fee declined slightly last year. Total revenue for ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio, as well as media regulators, amounted to approximately €8.72 billion in 2025, as reported by the broadcasting fee collection service in Cologne. This is about €20 million less than the previous year.
GERMANY: Deutschlandfunk’s program reform focuses on in-depth analysis and audience dialogue. The new program schedule sharpens its profile as a leading journalistic medium in the audio sector. (Press release – German)
Deutschlandradio: Deutschlandfunk is revamping its programming schedule. Starting November 30, new in-depth programs will shape the schedule, the morning, midday, and evening news segments will be opened up to independent research from specialist editorial teams, and dialogue with the audience will be given even greater emphasis, incorporating new forms of participation.
GERMANY: DW among Germany’s most sustainable media organizations (Press release)
DW: Within just a few years, DW has established a comprehensive sustainability management system. Its commitment to climate protection, inclusion and sustainability-focused journalism have earned several awards.
GERMANY: ZDF further expands educational initiative (Press release – German)
ZDF: With 50 new partner schools from across Germany, the educational initiative “ZDF goes Schule” is launching into the 2026/2027 school year. Following a pilot year featuring school visits, online lessons, interactive activities, and behind-the-scenes access, ZDF is expanding its direct exchange with students and teachers into a network of over 100 partner schools.
EU Observer: No single political party will be able to completely control Hungary’s public-service media, only part of Fidesz’s media empire will survive, and serious challenges await independent newsrooms.
ICELAND: Display advertising reaches further than many people think (Press release – Icelandic)
RÚV: One of the biggest obstacles advertisers face in taking advantage of the power of television is the cost of advertising. Screen advertising on RÚV is a method that many advertisers use.
ITALY: All-out war on the Rai Supervisory Board: all board members sign. Accusations fly between the majority and the opposition (Italian)
Il Sole 24 Ore: It is all-out war on the Rai Supervisory Board. Following the resignation of the opposition members, the centre-right members have also chosen to step down.
ITALY: Italian police arrest four over bomb attack targeting journalist
Euronews: They have been accused of carrying and using an explosive device in a public place, as well as criminal damage and issuing threats.
ITALY: Italy’s Broadcast Tower Merger Talks Hit A June 30th Wall
Finimize: Italy’s plan to merge Rai Way and EI Towers into a roughly €4 billion broadcast-tower giant hit another snag after the parties missed a June 30th deadline to agree on terms, Italy’s state broadcaster RAI said on Wednesday.
ITALY: Ranucci attack arrests, Rai CEO and board of directors: “Thanks to investigators, support for investigative journalism.” (Statement – Italian)
Rai: The arrest of those suspected of carrying out the bombing of our colleague Sigfrido Ranucci is a significant achievement and represents a fundamental step in establishing the truth and upholding the rule of law.
LATVIA: LSM announces ‘compromise’ after rebranding backlash
LSM: The board of Latvian Public Media (LSM) and representatives of the workforce have agreed on a compromise on the issue of LSM brand development, after previous announcements about the new branding effort sparked a strong backlash.
MALTA: PBS reform must be part of Malta’s democratic renewal
Independent: The summer months are traditionally a time when many people take a short break from their daily routines.
SLOVAKIA: Statement by the Director General of the STVR, Martina Flašíková, on the Declaration of the Initiative for Public Service Media (Statement – Slovak)
STVR: The Director General of STVR, Martina Flašíková, shares the belief that a public service medium does not belong to politicians. Its mission is to serve the entire public.
SLOVENIA: The Constitutional Court is expected to recognize the amendment to the RTV Act as consistent with the Constitution (Slovenian)
RTV SLO: The Constitutional Court is expected to rule on Thursday that the amendment to the law, which determined the new way of managing RTV, is in line with the constitution, according to the Info360 portal. Five constitutional judges are expected to vote against the initiative to assess constitutionality, while two will vote in favor.
SPAIN: All-out war between RTVE and the RNE News Council: management opens disciplinary proceedings against 7 members accusing them of “very serious offenses” (Spanish)
El Mundo: The HR department, through HR and the Corporation’s Ethics Channel, has opened an investigation into 7 of the 9 members of the RNE News Council, which could lead to serious sanctions, following a long process of harassment.
SPAIN: RTVE signs a collaboration agreement to research and develop AI projects (Press release – Spanish)
RTVE: RTVE and Professor Octopus AI LAB have signed a framework agreement for collaboration on artificial intelligence applied to audiovisual production, creation, and distribution, as well as to verification processes and the fight against disinformation.
SWEDEN: Comment regarding compensation for the terrestrial network (Statement – Swedish)
SR: The government has announced today that it wants to compensate Sveriges Radio and SVT for increased terrestrial network costs. A proposal is now being sent out for consultation.
SWEDEN: The government proposes millions in support for SVT and Sveriges Radio (Swedish)
SR: The government is proposing a million-sek subsidy to Sveriges Radio and SVT to compensate for increased terrestrial network costs, the government writes in a press release. The background is that TV4 left the terrestrial network earlier this year.
UK: Is the BBC meeting its international news remit – and why should we care? (Opinion)
Bond: IBT’s latest research, looking in detail at the content of TV’s flagship news bulletins, has revealed an alarming decline in the quantity and range of international stories, with serious implications for international NGOs wishing to use television to reach mainstream audiences.
UK: S4C invests £136m in drama in a decade (Press release)
S4C: S4C has invested over £136m in drama in Wales over the last decade. The figures come as S4C, for the second year running, hosts a Semi-Final Round of Judging for the 2026 International Emmy® Awards. This year, the broadcaster held the judging rounds for the Best Performance by an Actress and TV Movie/Mini-Series categories.
UK: Sky agrees £1.6bn ITV Media & Entertainment takeover
Broadband TV News: Sky has agreed to acquire ITV’s Media & Entertainment division in a £1.6 billion deal that would create one of the UK’s largest commercial broadcasters and streaming businesses while leaving ITV Studios as a standalone production company.
UK: Strengthening Ofcom’s regulation of the BBC (Press release)
Ofcom: Ofcom is proposing changes to how it regulates the BBC. The aim is to strengthen protections for audiences, particularly as people increasingly access BBC content online. The changes follow an extension of our powers in the Government’s BBC Mid-Term Review.
UK: The BBC’s Policy on the use of AI in Music (Press release)
BBC: Over the late May bank holiday, Radio 1’s Big Weekend brought 100,000 fans together in Sunderland to kick off the UK festival season where Olivia Dean – an artist who started with BBC Introducing, now a multiple Brit Award and Grammy winner – headlined on the Sunday night.
UK: Why the British Press Are Really Angry About the Government’s Planned Media ‘Prominence’ Law
Byline Times: Julian Petley on the real reasons why the right-wing press are so worried about plans to ensure online platforms prioritise trustworthy news over disinformation
UK: YouTube warns UK creators over plan to boost public broadcasters
Brussels Signal: ouTube has alerted UK creators that proposed UK Government rules could force the platform to give greater prominence to content from State-funded public service broadcasters such as the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 in its recommendation systems.
UKRAINE: Suspilne Ukraine launches beta version of C2PA content authenticity verification technology (Press release)
Suspilne: Suspilne Ukraine is introducing a beta version of C2PA — an open international standard for verifying the origin and edit history of digital content. This will help users of the suspilne.media web platform to better understand where images and videos come from.
REGIONAL: How digital platforms shape access to news in South-East Europe and Türkiye
UNESCO: A new study examines how these tools influence the spread of journalistic content in the digital space, mapping how social media platforms and online media are regulated across the region.
ARGENTINA: Public media: we achieved a salary increase and continue fighting for what is still needed (Statement – Spanish)
SiPreBA: Following an intense campaign, which included four-hour work stoppages per shift during the World Cup broadcasts, carried out jointly with all the channel’s unions, the SiPreBA assembly at Public Television unanimously approved a salary increase agreement for RTA.
BOLIVIA: Journalists reject bill that limits access to information (Spanish)
Ciudad Valencia: Journalists’ groups in Bolivia expressed their opposition in a statement to the bill that restricts access to documentation and public information in that country, which had been previously approved by the National Senate.
BRAZIL: Censorship: EBC removes nearly 150,000 journalistic pieces from publication, violating the Constitution (Statement – Portuguese)
FENAJ: The National Federation of Journalists (FENAJ) and the Unions of Professional Journalists of the Federal District, the municipality of Rio de Janeiro (RJ) and the state of São Paulo (SP) condemn, in the strongest terms, the decision of the federal government and the management of Empresa Brasil de Comunicação (EBC) to veto public journalism in the midst of the 2026 elections.
BRAZIL: EBC is adjusting content on its portals and social media due to the election ban period. (Press release – Portuguese)
EBC: The Executive Board of Empresa Brasil de Comunicação (EBC) informs that, in compliance with the guidelines of the Secretariat of Social Communication of the Presidency of the Republic (SECOM), the Attorney General’s Office (AGU) and the Legal Consultancy of EBC regarding the electoral ban period, content published on EBC’s portals, social networks and intranet has been temporarily unavailable from January 1, 2023 to July 3, 2026, as it falls under the restrictions provided for in electoral legislation.
BRAZIL: With 10,500 fewer jobs, formal employment in Brazilian journalism shrank by almost 18% in 12 years (Portuguese)
FENAJ: In the first article of the special series “The work of journalists in Brazil,” data from Dieese also shows that public administration has become the main employer of journalists, accounting for 26% of registered employment.
CHILE: Chilean court convicts former Army general and former judge for illegal wiretapping (Spanish)
Swissinfo: Chilean justice sentenced former head of the Army Intelligence Directorate (DINE), retired General Schafik Nazal, and former Santiago Court of Appeals judge Juan Poblete to five years of intensive supervised release on Tuesday, in the context of an investigation into illegal wiretapping of a journalist and former officers.
NICARAGUA: The Ortega-Murillo regime begins to sell, rent and distribute the houses stolen from displaced people and exiles (Spanish)
Divergentes: DIVERGENTES documents a new phase in the Sandinista regime’s confiscation policy: it no longer simply distributes the properties of exiled opponents among state institutions, but now sells, rents, and allocates them to individuals loyal to the regime.
PERU: IRTP celebrates 30 years of generating and disseminating reliable, educational and cultural information for all (Press release – Spanish)
IRTP: TVPerú, Radio Nacional, Canal IPE and their digital platforms also produce and broadcast wholesome entertainment content for different audiences.
VENEZUELA: After earthquakes, Venezuelan press reports through restrictions and scarce resources
LatAm Journalism Review: Coverage of Venezuela’s earthquakes has become the first major test for the country’s press since Nicolás Maduro’s removal, revealing greater freedom to report but also persistent censorship and restrictions on information access.
REGIONAL: Central American press faces criminalization and precarious working conditions, says journalists’ network (Spanish)
El Comentario: Central American journalists face a “critical setback” marked by state harassment, criminalization and the precariousness of their profession, warned Salvadoran communicator Angélica Cárcamo , director of the Central American Network of Journalists (RCP), in an interview with EFE.
REGIONAL: How influencer marketing works in the Caribbean
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REGIONAL: Latin American countries are integrating media projects with the BRICS through BRICS TV
BRICS TV: The media network has signed an agreement with the Union of Public and Cultural Channels of Latin America, which brings together nearly 150 national, regional and university television channels from 20 countries in the region.
IRAN: Two jailed for stabbing Iranian journalist in London in attack blamed on Tehran
The Hindu: Two Romanian men were sentenced on Friday (July 3, 2026) to eight and 12 years in prison over the stabbing of a journalist from a Persian-language television station, an attack the judge said was carried out on behalf of the Iranian state.
ISRAEL: Constitutional crisis? Israeli gov’t says it will ignore Supreme Court freeze on media regulator
The Jerusalem Post: The hires, made as part of Minister Shlomo Karhi’s controversial Communications Bill reform, sought to restructure Israel’s broadcasting oversight system, beginning with the Second Authority.
ISRAEL: Eurovision chief rules out future votes on Israel’s participation despite ongoing country boycotts
The Jerusalem Post: Eurovision Song Contest director Martin Green affirmed in a recently published interview with Variety that there would be no further votes by countries in the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) on whether to exclude Israel from the competition.
ISRAEL & GAZA: Who Counts?
Columbia Journalism Review: The Committee to Protect Journalists’ role documenting members of the press killed in the Israel-Gaza war has made it a target.
ISRAEL & US: How the Murdoch media’s loyalty to Israel births hypocrisy, attacks and ‘failed journalism’
The Conversation: When it comes to covering the Middle East, News Corporation has two guiding principles. The first is that it supports Israel, which means it opposes any nation, organisation or individual that doesn’t. This support is decades old and it’s unwavering, even in the face of global condemnation of Israel for the atrocities committed in Gaza.
LEBANON & ISRAEL: Deal with Israel denies accountability for the killing of journalists
IFJ: The Israel‐Lebanon Framework Agreement, which was signed in Washington, USA, on 26 June 2026, contains controversial provisions that shield Israel from accountability for war crimes against journalists and citizens, says the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ).
SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Arabia considers tightening social media rules for children under 16
Gulf Daily News: Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council has called on the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) to introduce age verification requirements and social media usage restrictions for users under the age of 16, as part of recommendations aimed at strengthening digital governance.
SYRIA & ISRAEL: Israeli army fires at journalists
IFJ: On 28 June, Israeli soldiers opened fire on Al-Ikhbariya Syria journalists covering the Israeli incursion into the village of Al-Abdeen in the western countryside of Daraa in south-west Syria.
TURKIYE: Full support for the AFP journalists’ strike for fair wages
IFJ: On 6 July, journalists and media workers at the AFP Istanbul bureau will go on strike after management refused to accept their demands for fair wages during collective bargaining negotiations.
TURKIYE: Turkey detains journalists and comic in crackdown before Nato summit
FT: Turkish officials on Sunday detained two journalists and dozens of opposition campaigners ahead of a Nato summit in Ankara, in a continuing crackdown that has included the arrest of a stand-up comic whose satirical barbs have captured Turkey’s popular imagination.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Sharjah Broadcasting Authority Unveils AI-Powered Digital Video Library For Enhanced Broadcast Content Access
Broadcast Media Africa: The Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA) has introduced an innovative AI-driven Digital Video Library and Artificial Intelligence Engine, signalling a significant advancement in transforming years of broadcast content into an intelligent, easily searchable digital archive.
REGIONAL & NORTH AFRICA: YouTube Introduces Supervised Kid Accounts In MENA For Safer Viewing
Broadcast Media Africa: YouTube has officially rolled out supervised kid accounts across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), including the United Arab Emirates.
CBC: CBC, Canada’s national public broadcaster, and Parks Canada, a steward of Canada’s natural and cultural heritage, today announced a new partnership to bring Indigenous films and series to national parks, and national historic sites across the country this summer.
CANADA: CBC/Radio-Canada and the European Broadcasting Union announce Canada’s participation in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest (Press release)
CBC/Radio-Canada: CBC/Radio-Canada, Canada’s national public broadcaster, and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) today announced that Canada will participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria.
CANADA: CBC’s NHL hockey loss points to the need to rethink public media for the digital age (Opinion)
The Conversation: The sudden end of Hockey Night in Canada on CBC television after nearly 75 years on the air came as a shock to many Canadians.
US: Cascade PBS Launches App Solution Provider `Local Public’
TV Technology: Cascade PBS has launched Local Public, a wholly-owned public benefit subsidiary that will be offering app solutions to public media stations across the U.S.
US: GBH receives $500K boost from the state of Massachusetts
Current: The fiscal year 2027 support is unusual for the state, which doesn’t typically provide funding for public broadcasters.
US: New Illinois law creates firewall between public media, state university licensees
Current: The law is “first-of-its-kind legislation to safeguard the editorial independence of public media.”
US: RFE/RL Launches Leadership Transition (18 June – Press release)
RFE/RL: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) President and CEO Stephen Capus has announced his resignation, effective September 15, 2026. Mr. Capus has led RFE/RL since January 1, 2024.
The Guardian: By selling AI glasses as aspirational, cool and fashion-forward, tech elites are trying to pacify their entry into the mainstream world
Inside the Box: The Reality Engine
Jefferson Public Radio: YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Google Search, these platforms don’t show you the actual world. They show you a model of the world constructed from your behavioral data.
Journalistic standards still matter in the social media age
The Strategist: Journalism isn’t disappearing; its economic and institutional foundations are.
Overcoming underwriting inertia: How stations are scaling digital revenue in the mobile era
Current: It is tough to achieve consensus in public media leadership sessions. However, if there is one thing station executives across the country agree on, it is that traditional local funding models are facing a structural squeeze.
Social media and how they know you
The Hindu: Ever searched for something once and then seen it everywhere online? It can feel like social media is reading your mind, but the real explanation is even more fascinating.
Source Code stage notes: What journalists really want to know about the future of AI and news
Journalism UK: Seven journalists talk about how AI is reshaping trust, money, and the newsroom – here are key takeaways from the Source Code event that brought journalists and technologists together
Who’s suing AI and who’s signing: Microsoft signs Australian Copilot deal, US local newspapers sue
Press Gazette: Microsoft has signed its first deal for news content in the Asia Pacific region with Australia’s Nine Entertainment.
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