A public square with three bronze statues. At the end of the square is a stone building with a tall triangular roof. A forest on a hillside sits above the square.

The rise of the public media detractor

Public media worldwide face sceptics and detractors, but the imperative for their existence and mission has only grown stronger.

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Celebrating the rare victories for public media

The first three months of 2026 has seen victories for public media in Switzerland and the US, when both were facing existential crises.

Swedish Radio

Strikes, strategic goals & a decisive election | The PMA Briefing

ABC journalists go on strike; Swedish Radio sets new goals; public media are in the firing line in Hungary and Argentina.

MediaStrong 2025

International Women’s Day 2026: For women journalists “The abuse is normalised”

For International Women’s Day, Leona O’Neill, reflects on her experience in the profession and the challenges women face on the job.

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New agreement gives hope to BHRT

A cooperation agreement was reached by BHRT and RTV FBiH, which is hoped could solve the longstanding instability of BHRT.

PSM Weekly l 22-28 May 2024

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

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Increased pressure on public media in Argentina

Tensions are rising for public media in Argentina, with threats of privatisation and police forces are placed in front of PSM headquarters.

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Why newsrooms should have mental health strategies for climate journalists

It’s time to recognise that climate reporting can have a serious mental impact, says Seigonie Mohammed of CCN TV6 in Trinidad and Tobago.

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Urgent solution needed as Slovenian Press Agency funding crisis passes 250 days

PMA joins 18 civil society and media organisations to sign joint statement urging end to STA crisis.

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Slovenia: Pressure builds for public media and press freedom

MFRR launches mission to Slovenia as public service media continues to face significant political and financial pressures.