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Government Shuts Down Tele Liban, Lebanon’s Public TelevisionGovernment Shuts Down Tele Liban, Lebanon’s Public Television

Government Shuts Down Tele Liban, Lebanon’s Public Television

The closure of Tele Liban raises concerns about the future of the station and its ability to continue serving as…

2 years ago
Public Media Important for Society, Google-Funded Study RevealsPublic Media Important for Society, Google-Funded Study Reveals

Public Media Important for Society, Google-Funded Study Reveals

According to a Google-funded report, the majority of people in approximately 80% of the surveyed countries believe that public service…

2 years ago
The Hungarian Media Capture Express: Next Stop, EuropeThe Hungarian Media Capture Express: Next Stop, Europe

The Hungarian Media Capture Express: Next Stop, Europe

The Hungarian oligarchy has thus far been focused on controlling media at home. Now, they move on to Europe. As…

3 years ago
The Kyiv Post Is Dead, Long Live the Kyiv IndependentThe Kyiv Post Is Dead, Long Live the Kyiv Independent

The Kyiv Post Is Dead, Long Live the Kyiv Independent

The Kyiv Post was shut down by its owner, apparently following pressures from authorities. But its journalists do not seem…

3 years ago
The Sorry, Sorry State of State MediaThe Sorry, Sorry State of State Media

The Sorry, Sorry State of State Media

In a study released recently, Marius Dragomir introduces a new tool to assess the editorial independence of the world’s state media and…

3 years ago
Bulgarian Media: From Hero to ZeroBulgarian Media: From Hero to Zero

Bulgarian Media: From Hero to Zero

Back in 2006, Bulgaria and France had something important in common. Both countries were ranked 35th on a list of…

3 years ago

Public Media

Good reads about journalism, tech and media New NHK Chief Maeda to Push Reforms 29 January 2020 Terunobu Maeda, the…

5 years ago
Head of Ukraine’s Public Television AxedHead of Ukraine’s Public Television Axed

Head of Ukraine’s Public Television Axed

The director of Ukraine’s public broadcaster UA:PBC, a feisty and forthright journalist, is given the boot as the country prepares…

6 years ago
Danish Public Media: Loved by People, Hated by PoliticiansDanish Public Media: Loved by People, Hated by Politicians

Danish Public Media: Loved by People, Hated by Politicians

Political enemies of Denmark’s public broadcaster DR are hatching plans to crop the station’s budget. A bellicose commercial media industry…

7 years ago
Public Broadcasting in Austria: Politicians Clash With JournalistsPublic Broadcasting in Austria: Politicians Clash With Journalists

Public Broadcasting in Austria: Politicians Clash With Journalists

Recent attacks from right-wing politicians on Austria’s popular public broadcaster are raising alarming questions about the future of independent journalism…

7 years ago