A spider cam in focus, against a blurred background of a rugby pitch.

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.

European Commission

PMA welcomes the historic agreement on EMFA

PMA welcomes the recent deal on the European Media Freedom Act, or EMFA, a major step towards safeguarding press freedom.

Aerial view of Parliament of Georgia

Georgia: GPB funding future up for debate

A new funding model for the GPB seems on the horizon after a new bill was introduced tearing up the current system.

The Israel Public Broadcasting Corporation's headquarters in Jersualem.

Israel: Kan threatened with privatisation

The new Communications Minister has said there is “no place” for public broadcasting in Israel, as he threatens Kan with privatisation.

TV Tower in Sarajevo

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s national public broadcaster faces closure

PMA joins the EFJ, EBU and SEEMO in calling for an urgent resolution to save the Bosnia-Herzegovina broadcaster and its workers from financial ruin.

RTV Slovenia

Slovenia’s public broadcaster pressured by government

Despite their crucial role during the Covid-19 crisis, many public broadcasters are facing criticism and threats from their governments, including RTV Slovenija.  

Journalism is not a crime. ABC

Under Pressure: Why Public Media Matters

Read about our session at the Global Conference for Media Freedom on the pressures facing public media worldwide and why now, more than ever, we must fight for its future.

"Strong PSM contributes to a healthy democracy" says EBU

Valuable new research from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) highlights the role of public service media in contributing to a healthy and robust democracy

Update: Bosnian PSB to stay on air?

Internal and external debts could have led to suspended services for Bosnian PSB BHRT but last minute deal with parliament keeps it on-air.

World Broadcasting groups unite to protect TV spectrum

The battle for spectrum is on, as broadcast unions stand together to oppose ceding TV’s dedicated frequencies to mobile web use