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Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has publicly addressed her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, expressing regret and stating she was deceived by him.

The head of the National Broadcasting Council criticized the European Commission's positive assessment of the Polish public media situation post-2023 changes, asserting the public broadcaster has not regained its market position.

The departure of Václav Moravec from Czech Television highlights broader issues of political pressure and internal conflicts within the public broadcaster.

Members of the TVP Council discussed the public broadcaster's challenges, highlighting the importance of integrity in leadership.

The Lithuanian Parliament is currently reviewing amendments to the law regulating the activities of the public broadcaster LRT, amidst concerns from journalists regarding these changes.

Politician S. Kairys criticizes proposed amendments to the LRT law, claiming they do not align with previous promises made regarding consultation with international bodies.

The departure of prominent Czech broadcaster Václav Moravec has sparked strong reactions regarding the role of media and public interest in political discussions.

The public broadcaster STVR in Slovakia has dismissed several of its critical staff members, including striking figures from its ranks, amidst claims of state control and a lack of transparency over staffing audits.

Israeli public broadcaster KAN is contemplating filing a complaint against Swedish Eurovision winner Felicia due to her comments regarding Israel's participation in the contest.

A coalition of journalists’ associations in Lithuania is calling on lawmakers and the Prime Minister to reject a proposed project related to the public broadcaster LRT, citing concerns over media independence.

LRT journalists are concerned that proposed legal amendments could undermine the independence of Lithuania's public broadcaster.

ORF Director Roland Weißmann resigns following sexual harassment allegations, which he denies, impacting the Austrian public broadcaster at a critical time.

Israel's public broadcaster has lodged a complaint regarding remarks made by a Swedish contestant of Eurovision.

The Venice Commission has decided to urgently assess the latest governance amendments to Lithuania's national radio and television.

Florian Hager, the head of ARD, defends the broadcaster against accusations of manipulation after a series of mistakes, notably regarding a misleading video featuring Angela Merkel.

Bosnia's public broadcaster BHRT has suspended all programming in protest against a funding crisis that could lead to its complete closure, leaving the country without a public broadcaster ahead of the upcoming elections.

A Russian drone approached the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle near Malmö, resulting in a serious security incident, according to reports from Swedish public broadcaster SVT.

Bosnia's public broadcaster BHRT has gone dark as a protest against the government's failure to adequately support it amid rising debt issues.

ZDF's editor-in-chief Bettina Schausten admits that AI-generated images used in a news report were deliberately inserted, raising concerns about the broadcaster's credibility.

Juozas Olekas anticipates that the recommendations from the Venice Commission regarding amendments to the national public broadcaster LRT will be available before the upcoming spring parliamentary session.

Lithuanian parliament leader J. Olekas stated that the new public broadcaster law may be amended based on the recommendations of the Venice Commission, which will be available before the parliamentary session starts.

The article covers the news broadcast from Estonia's public broadcaster ERR in the evening slot.

Prime Minister I. Ruginienė expressed satisfaction with the completion of the LRT working group's work, which proposed new governance structures to enhance transparency and professionalism at the public broadcaster.

A letter criticizes SVT's sponsorship of the Winter Olympics, arguing it undermines its claim to be a commercial-free public service broadcaster.

Men in Western Belarus are reportedly receiving large-scale summonses for unplanned military exercises according to Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne.

Paolo Petrecca, head of the RAI sports news division, resigns following multiple gaffes during the Olympics opening commentary.

The Conservative party members have withdrawn from a working group tasked with reviewing the governance of Lithuania's public broadcaster, LRT, citing concerns over the lack of a coherent vision in proposed legislation.

The Czech Republic is considering revising its public broadcaster funding model, aiming for enhanced efficiency and updated definitions, similar to changes seen in Slovakia.

Estonian public broadcaster ERR will not air the Milan and Cortina Paralympic Games where Russian and Belarusian athletes will compete under their flags.

ERR broadcasts its 7:00 news segment covering various topics in Estonia.

German public broadcaster ZDF apologized for using AI-generated images without proper labeling in a report about deportations by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The President of the European Parliament, R. Metsola, emphasizes the need for collaboration to strengthen democracy rather than assigning blame in response to the resolution about Lithuania's public broadcaster, LRT.

Italian public broadcaster Rai is facing backlash over its modified depiction of Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man in an Olympic segment, which has removed the male genitalia of the figure.

Israeli public broadcaster reports that Donald Trump's criticism of Isaac Herzog may decrease the likelihood of a presidential pardon for Benjamin Netanyahu.

Tony Dungy's refusal to reveal his Pro Football Hall of Fame vote for Bill Belichick has led to public criticism, including calls for his dismissal from NBC.

A working group in Lithuania is reviewing over 150 pages of proposals regarding the governance and financing of the national broadcaster LRT, including the establishment of a new governing board and adjustments to the number of board members.

Swedish public service broadcaster SVT issued an apology for mistakenly broadcasting a photo of Danish politician Mona Juul instead of the intended Norwegian diplomat of the same name in a report about the Epstein files.

The Lithuanian Seimas working group has endorsed a proposal to establish a board for the public broadcaster LRT, aiming to enhance its independence and accountability.

A working group in the Lithuanian Parliament has decided to create a governance board for the national broadcaster, LRT.

A survey shows that a significant majority of KBS employees distrust their president, Park Jang-bum, with many expressing concerns about the declining fairness of the broadcaster's content.

Businessman Hillar Teder has successfully sued the Estonian Public Broadcasting, as a court ruled that the show "Terevisioon" misled viewers into believing he was accused of bribery, mandating the broadcaster to retract the statements on air.

The Delta State Commissioner for Works and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, expressed condolences over the passing of broadcaster Vivian Nkechika, calling it a significant loss to the media industry and the state.

Approximately 60% of Danes currently view the US as an adversary, with less than a fifth considering it an ally, according to a survey published by the public broadcaster DR.

This week's guest on the public broadcaster's program 'Live from the News Center' is Henrik Roonemaa, the new deputy director of government communications in the Riigikantselei, discussing strategic communication, journalism, and media with host Anvar Samost.

Slovak public broadcaster STV plans significant layoffs, which are expected to have political ramifications in favor of the government.

The 5 Star Movement has criticized journalist Tommaso Cerno for attacking the public broadcaster Rai and called for the Rai to consider him incompatible with its television programs.

Rita Dalla Chiesa criticized the presence of Gennarino, a dog on the show Affari Tuoi, arguing it sends the wrong message, especially from a public service broadcaster.

The French public broadcaster faces scrutiny from a parliamentary inquiry initiated by the rightwing UDR party, which claims bias in the state's media ahead of the upcoming presidential elections.