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Romanian Regulator Wants to Ban Broadcasting of FuneralsRomanian Regulator Wants to Ban Broadcasting of Funerals

Romanian Regulator Wants to Ban Broadcasting of Funerals

The Romanian media loves the tabloid fare so much that nothing is considered too much to be broadcast. Journalists are…

7 years ago
Orban Launches Attack on Prominent University in HungaryOrban Launches Attack on Prominent University in Hungary

Orban Launches Attack on Prominent University in Hungary

Hungarian government is poised to shut down the Central European University (CEU), George Soros’ key asset in the country. The Ministry…

8 years ago
The Cuban Lesson: If You Want Free Access to Media, Use HackersThe Cuban Lesson: If You Want Free Access to Media, Use Hackers

The Cuban Lesson: If You Want Free Access to Media, Use Hackers

Bad internet connections, pricey internet packages, censorship, suppressed freedom of expression and content blocking: this is Cuba. How come, then,…

9 years ago
Why Himal is Leaving NepalWhy Himal is Leaving Nepal

Why Himal is Leaving Nepal

Himal has been in business for three decades. Now it is folding, and Nepal’s authorities have a problem. The end…

9 years ago
Czech News Website Motejlek in Disarray After Founder’s DecampingCzech News Website Motejlek in Disarray After Founder’s Decamping

Czech News Website Motejlek in Disarray After Founder’s Decamping

The Czech server Motejlek.com is a rare success story of paid online news. The departure of its founder is likely…

9 years ago
Macedonia’s Digital Muck-Up: Politics as Usual Means “No TV for You!”Macedonia’s Digital Muck-Up: Politics as Usual Means “No TV for You!”

Macedonia’s Digital Muck-Up: Politics as Usual Means “No TV for You!”

Digitization of broadcasting was hoped by many in Macedonia to pave the way for new voices to enter the media…

9 years ago
Slovak Prime Minister Wins Less Than Expected, Votes Go to Neo-NazisSlovak Prime Minister Wins Less Than Expected, Votes Go to Neo-Nazis

Slovak Prime Minister Wins Less Than Expected, Votes Go to Neo-Nazis

Slovakia’s election was not short of surprises with some gaining more votes and some less than expected. Prime-minister Robert Fico…

9 years ago
After Two Rounds of Elections, Turkish Government Intensifies Attacks on Critical MediaAfter Two Rounds of Elections, Turkish Government Intensifies Attacks on Critical Media

After Two Rounds of Elections, Turkish Government Intensifies Attacks on Critical Media

After the snap elections on 1 November 2015 when the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) won a landslide victory…

9 years ago
Chilling Prospects for Media in Poland: Winners in Recent Elections Ready to Purge the MediaChilling Prospects for Media in Poland: Winners in Recent Elections Ready to Purge the Media

Chilling Prospects for Media in Poland: Winners in Recent Elections Ready to Purge the Media

The victory of national conservatives in the Polish elections last week is a harbinger of grim times for the country’s…

10 years ago
Pakistan’s BOL TV Shutters Before Launching, but They Are Not DisappearingPakistan’s BOL TV Shutters Before Launching, but They Are Not Disappearing

Pakistan’s BOL TV Shutters Before Launching, but They Are Not Disappearing

BOL TV boasted that it would be better than anyone and change Pakistani media. They shut down before starting broadcasting,…

10 years ago