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Major Romanian media outlets cashed EUR 4 mln from parties during last political crisis
Source: romania-insider.com
During the political crisis in October and November 2021, the two major Romanian parties, the Liberals (PNL) and the Social Democrats (PSD), paid almost RON 20 mln (EUR 4 mln) to various media outlets, according to G4media.ro, quoting a survey carried out by Europa Libera.
10. Januar 2022
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Prominent Bulgarian investigative journalist threatened with assassination
Source: euractiv.com
Western special service has warned Bulgarian investigative journalist Atanas Chobanov of the imminent threat of an assassination attempt, on Bulgarian territory.
10. Januar 2022
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US Targets ‘Corrupt, Destabilising’ Bosnian Politicians, TV Station
Source: balkaninsight.com
The US administration has imposed sanctions on several Bosnian officials and a TV station for alleged corruption and for trying to destabilize Bosnia and Herzegovina, but experts said these measures alone might not do much to ease the country’s political crisis.
5. Januar 2022
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Serbian Tycoon Funds Takeover of Premier League’s Southampton FC
Source: balkaninsight.com
Dragan Solak, a Serbian-born businessman who founded the United Group of TV and telecoms companies, is funding a takeover of English football club Southampton.
4. Januar 2022
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European Commission Report on media freedom in Serbia: Progress detected through a microscope
Source: europeanwesternbalkans.com
European Commission Report on Serbia from October 2021 assessed that, for the first time in several years, there was “limited progress” when it comes to media freedom.
29. Dezember 2021
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Euronews Serbia Denies Editorial Changes After Orban-Linked Firm Takeover
Source: balkaninsight.com
Euronews Serbia's editor told BIRN that there will be 'no change in editorial policy' following the purchase of Euronews by a Portuguese firm with ties to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
22. Dezember 2021
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Albanian Journalists Claim Censorship Over Judicial Reporting
Source: exit.al
Albania’s High Prosecution Council has announced that after three years, journalists will be able to return to hearings, but only after applying for accreditation.
14. Dezember 2021
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KRIK under pressure and overwhelmed by a multitude of lawsuits
Source: serbianmonitor.com
In recent months, the investigative journalism website, KRIK, has been overwhelmed by a series of lawsuits, most of which have been filed by government officials or businessmen close to them.
10. Dezember 2021
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Bulgarian newspaper evicted for not paying rent starts political scandal
Source: euractiv.com
Bulgarian media Trud will have to find new offices after the culture ministry accused them of not paying €68,000 in rent. The ministry sent police to close the office, despite editor-in-chief Petyo Blaskov calling the accusation a lie.
7. Dezember 2021
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Serbian Media Step up Presence in Montenegro, Causing Concern
Source: balkaninsight.com
Three of four broadcasters with national frequencies in Montenegro are now controlled by Serbian media groups, to the concern of some media experts.