PSM Weekly | 3-9 July 2019
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
The dismantling of Brazil’s public media
In recent years, public media in Brazil has experienced a slow and tragic death and now faces complete dismantling.
Philippines government continues to intimidate and harass news media
Maria Ressa, CEO of the independent newspaper Rappler, has been arrested on charges of “cyber libel” for an article that seems to have violated a law that was not even in place when it was published.
Sudden firing of Ukrainian public broadcaster’s CEO prompts censorship concerns
On 31st January, during a regular board meeting at Ukraine’s public broadcaster - National Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine (UA:PBC) - Director Zurab Alasania was removed from his post.
Lithuania’s government responds to concerns over LRT
The Lithuanian government responded to our concerns on the proposed amendments for the law on the country's public broadcaster.
Law could pose serious threat to independence of LRT
A series of law amendments could put the independence of Lithuania's public service broadcaster at risk.
PMA Response | Independence of public media at risk on the Isle of Man
The Public Media Alliance calls on the Isle of Man's Tynwald to ensure the independence of Manx Radio, the island's public service broadcaster.
Independence of public media at risk on the Isle of Man
Manx Radio’s 50thbirthday celebrations dampened by Select Committee recommendations.
Chairman of ABC Board resigns
The Chair of Australia’s public broadcaster has resigned following accusations of political interference.
Media in Pakistan facing clampdown ahead of elections
Journalists and media houses are facing an unprecedented level of threats and restrictions, which have been intensifying ahead of the country’s elections later this month.