Media freedom groups urge Czechia’s government to uphold public media’s independence
PMA has coordinated an open letter calling on the new government of the Czech Republic to uphold funding and independence of public media.
Standoffs, closures, and reforms | The PMA Briefing
CPB votes to dissolve; RTS unions in dispute with management; Major restructure for Czech TV; LRT’s funding freeze challenged
Cuts implemented, threatened, and rejected | The PMA Briefing
American public media announce cuts; Czech public media is threatened with a funding drop; Swiss public media gets a boost.
Plans to strengthen broadcasting through mergers & partnerships | PMA Briefing
Indonesia and Bangladesh's gov't consider merging their distinct broadcasters, while Vietnam’s VOV looks to international partnerships.
Czech Republic: PMA supports calls for an increase to the licence fee.
PMA is concerned about the uncertainty surrounding a bill proposing a much-needed increase Czech public broadcasters' licence fee that funds.
Czech TV: Why it’s important to have stable funding
Following proposals to increase the licence fee for Czech TV, the director general explains why stable funding is essential.
Czech TV launches a new image campaign
Czech TV's new campaign showcases viewer-chosen favourites and the diverse range of programming across all channels and social media.
The Rugby World Cup on Czech TV – a great experience again!
In the autumn of 2023, the Czech Republic became a rugby nation for two months, with Czech TV broadcasting all 48 matches of the World Cup.
Join PMA in Prague for PBI 2023
PMA will be in Prague in September for this year’s Public Broadcasters International (PBI) conference, being hosted by PMA member, Czech TV.
Cilla Benkö reflects on her tour of Central Europe
Swedish Radio's CEO Cilla Benkö writes about her visits to three countries in Central Europe and the threats facing public service media.