Italy

Protests against Rai erupted after the broadcaster distanced itself from comments about Israel and Gaza, at a festival it was broadcasting.

Italian public media Rai to face dramatic cut to its funding after the Italian Council of Ministers announced in its new budget for 2024.

RSI launched Spam in 2016 to reach younger audiences. But over the 7 years they have been around, they have had to adapt. 

“A political clash has erupted over the position I hold ... which contributes to weakening Rai," said Rai’s CEO, Carlo Fuortes.

The brazen attack on a renowned Dutch journalist took place amid rising threats towards journalists across Europe. But while there has been an increase in physical violence, journalists also face legislative challenges to their work.

New collaborations emerge as public broadcasters face up to challenge posed by online and OTT TV competitors.

The new year will bring both challenges and promises of innovation for the Italian broadcaster Radio Televisione Italiana (RAI).

RAI's board of directors have rejected a new editorial plan, leading to the resignation of the Head Editor and the potential to lower ratings amid growing criticism.

Since early 2016, Italians have been paying combined TV licence fees and electricity bills in a bid to reduce tax evasion. Did it work?

New nominations for the Italian public service media’s Board are under heavy criticism by many governmental parties, which are now set to vote on them.