Public Service Broadcasters: The Stations Need Reforms - But Not Demolition Balls
This article advocates for the public broadcasting system in Germany, emphasizing the need for reform rather than complete dismantlement.
Latvian Public Media has incurred significant losses in its first year of operation
Latvian Public Media finished its first year with substantial financial losses despite a revenue total of over 52 million euros.
Reform State Treaty: ARD and ZDF Cut Three Specialized Channels
ARD and ZDF are eliminating three specialized channels as part of the Reform State Treaty aimed at modernizing broadcasting.
Cuts in broadcasting. Macinka wants to terminate a service that the state has paid for since 1936
Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka plans to end the government’s long-standing payment for the foreign broadcast services of Czech Radio, a decision expected to save the government 8.75 million CZK this year and eliminate funding entirely by 2027.
The Era of Public Service Media is Over
The article discusses the decline of public service media and its implications in Iceland.
Petrecca case, Antinelli: 'His farewell ends a story that started badly'
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 Ideal Radio Listener?: In the Classical Bubble Bath with Bavarian Broadcasting
The Bavarian Broadcasting Corporation (BR) conceptualizes an ideal listener for its classical music program, BR-Klassik, using a fictional character named Stefanie.
Because the federal government is cutting: Deutsche Welle has to save 21 million
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.
Letter to the Editor. Send Nordic public service channels in the terrestrial network
A letter to the editor suggests that Sweden should broadcast more Nordic public service channels to enhance cultural and linguistic ties within the region.
SVT Apologizes for Mona Juul Blunder
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 letter: "Now enough, Telemeloni humiliates public service"
An opinion piece critiques the appointment of comedian Andrea Pucci for the Sanremo Festival, citing issues in public broadcasting in Italy.
10 billion euros in revenue for ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio in 2024
The public broadcasting system in Germany, consisting of ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio, is projected to generate approximately 10 billion euros in revenue for the year 2024, marking a 69% increase since 1995.
World's Highest-Grossing Public Broadcasting System – ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio Earned 10.4 Billion Euros in 2025
According to recent annual reports, ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio constitute the world's highest-grossing public broadcasting system, with total revenues increasing by 76% over nearly 30 years, largely due to the broadcasting fee.