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

In Poland, pensioners need to be aware of the regulations regarding RTV subscriptions to avoid penalties for non-payment.

The TBS branch of the National Union of Journalists in South Korea is awarded the 7th Lee Yong-ma Journalism Special Prize for its ongoing struggles against attempts to dismantle public broadcasting.

This article discusses the exclusion of sports events from mainstream broadcast media and its implications for public access to sports, particularly highlighting the voices of Paralympic athletes.

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.

M. Jurkynas expressed the need for internal discussions within the LRT Council regarding proposed amendments to the LRT law following a meeting with the Chairman of the Seimas.

French media figures Hugo Clément and Samuel Étienne are being heard by a parliamentary commission regarding public broadcasting.

The leader of the LSDP emphasized the importance and meaningfulness of the working group’s efforts in drafting amendments to the law governing public broadcasting in Lithuania.

Public broadcasting in Germany faces scrutiny as ARD mistakenly airs footage of Angela Merkel appearing to applaud a party vote she did not attend, while ZDF grapples with its own AI-related misinformation.

A public initiative in Latvia is collecting signatures to establish stricter and clearly defined criteria for the use of the cell broadcasting system for emergency notifications.

Jakub Železný, a prominent moderator, expressed skepticism about whether people would still rally to defend Czech Television today.

The article discusses tensions among major government stakeholders in Italy following a public broadcasting gaffe related to the Olympics.

The KEF recommends a 28-cent increase in the broadcasting fee, a significant reduction from the initially proposed increase of 58 cents.

The article discusses a parliamentary inquiry regarding the public broadcasting budget for the Cannes Film Festival, focusing on the significant costs associated with Virginie Efira's role as the ceremony host.

The KEF has proposed a modest increase of the broadcasting fee by 28 cents, contrasting sharply with the previous estimate of 58 cents, due to increased revenues from ARD and ZDF.

Alessandro Antinelli reflects on the departure of Petrecca from RaiSport, framing it as a victory for public service employees who demanded accountability after an embarrassing broadcast incident.

The editorial director of Radio France, Vincent Meslet, emphasizes that his decisions are independent of his political opinions during an inquiry into public broadcasting.

The LRT governance improvement project has been criticized for its lack of clear vision and potential to weaken public broadcasting independence in Lithuania.

The Bavarian Broadcasting Corporation (BR) conceptualizes an ideal listener for its classical music program, BR-Klassik, using a fictional character named Stefanie.

This article discusses the concept of the ideal listener for the Bayerischer Rundfunk's BR-Klassik program, represented by a fictional character named Stefanie.

Jandák, a candidate for the ČRo Council, confronted deputies, accusing them of fostering a hateful environment.

A work group in Lithuania has defined the mission of LRT, emphasizing the importance of reliable information and cultural preservation, while ensuring independence from political influences.

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

Deutsche Welle faces a significant budget cut from the German government, requiring savings of 21 million euros, resulting in job losses and reductions in service offerings.

A technical glitch involving AI in ZDF's 'heute journal' has sparked criticism about bias in publicly-funded media.

A letter to the editor suggests that Sweden should broadcast more Nordic public service channels to enhance cultural and linguistic ties within the region.

The governor of Tamaulipas signed a collaboration agreement to enhance public broadcasting and content production for the benefit of the citizens.

An audit is set to investigate the financial management of Czech Television following concerns raised to the MPs by Chudárek.

The head of Czech Television has requested a comprehensive review of all important contracts, as communicated in a letter to members of parliament.

K. Vilkauskas clarifies that the recent discussions regarding the declaration of interests at LRT are not final and require further refinement.

An inquiry into France Télévisions raises concerns about excessive profit margins and potential conflicts of interest with independent production companies.

Sointu Borg's new series on Yle has sparked controversy over the use of taxpayer money for a show featuring established influencers.

Gijs Tuinman, the Dutch Deputy Minister of Defense, stated in an interview that the software protection of F-35 fighter jets can be circumvented or 'broken', according to Finnish public broadcasting Yle.

Argentina's Public TV is rebranding itself while maintaining the same internal structure and programming.

B. Davidonytė expresses concerns that the LRT working group may be straying from its initial proposals, calling for clearer legislative language.

Tristan Waleckx, head of the France 2 show Complément d'enquête, is being questioned by deputies regarding the public broadcasting inquiry committee.

Michaela Šebelová, vice-chairwoman of STAN, claims that the government's proposal to abolish broadcasting fees poses a serious threat to democracy, as it may lead to the state control of public media.

Terrestrial TV coverage of the Winter Olympics has been largely overlooked, leading to a surprising lack of awareness about the event among the public.

Czech Television's Daniel Stach addresses accusations in the context of calls for fee reform.

The chairman of the LVŽS remarked that the Lithuanian Parliament has the right to express and defend its position regarding the European Parliament's resolutions, highlighting the legitimacy of parliamentary debate.

Élise Lucet, the host of 'Cash Investigation', clarifies the use of hidden cameras during investigations while testifying before a parliamentary inquiry on public broadcasting.

The public broadcasting law, championed by Rachida Dati, has faced significant delays and is unlikely to be adopted before the end of Macron's presidency.

Élise Lucet, a prominent journalist at France 2, states that the investigative show Cash Investigation is uniquely suited to France Télévisions during her testimony at a parliamentary inquiry.

A working group discussed the composition and functions of the LRT board, proposing it be made up of five individuals chosen for five-year terms.

The NHK Management Council has released an overview of the discussions leading to the selection of a new chairman, indicating that live broadcasts of these deliberations should not occur.

The article discusses the urgent need for regulatory measures to address the growing influence of digital platforms on media freedom in Germany, particularly in light of an upcoming media treaty and reforms in public broadcasters.

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.

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.