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Slovak government pushes ahead with move to replace RTVS, dealing fresh blow to media freedom

The plans fuel media capture concerns and present a real threat to independent public service media and media freedom in Slovakia.


Italian public broadcaster accused of bias ahead of elections

Rai journalists strike calling for independent PSM as government is accused of turning Rai into a mouthpiece ahead of the EU elections.


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ABC journalist’s troubles in India spotlight erosion of media freedoms

ABC journalist leaves India after saying she was effectively pushed out over visa issues. The case highlights the erosion of media freedom in India as it heads into election


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Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

Bill delayed as SABC threatened with strike

The Parliament has put the SABC Bill on hold for lack of time to process it before the upcoming elections.

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Read the collective call for action as PMA and 41 other organisations urge the Media Freedom Coalition to protect journalists in Gaza.

NewsFirst joins the Public Media Alliance

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BBC to meet future challenges with rigorous focus on three essential roles

In a major speech on the future of the BBC, Tim Davie said the broadcaster has a central role in ensuring the UK retains a healthy democracy.