Latest news on current media developments in South East Europe
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Albania Govt’s Planned Information Agency Accused of ‘Propaganda’ Role
Source: balkaninsight.com
Prime Minister Edi Rama’s planned agency to control the press strategies of all central government institutions and to monitor the media landscape was described by an opposition MP as an “instrument of propaganda”.
20. September 2021
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European Federation of Journalists Condemns Albanian Prime Minister for Ignoring Kosovo Journalists
Source: exit.al
During a press conference that took place between Prime Minister Edi Rama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Prime Minister Edi Rama refused to take questions from Kosovo journalists.
14. September 2021
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Parliamentary Committee Endorses Bills on Copyright, Electronic Media
Source: total-croatia-news.com
The Croatian Parliament's Information and Media Committee endorsed the Copyright and Related Rights Bill and the Electronic Media Bill after debating copyright protection and user comments.
14. September 2021
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TV Podgorica started with broadcasting
Source: safejournalists.net
With the launch of the TV signal of TV Podgorica, the media service of the local self-government, the beginning of the work of the newest local public broadcaster has been completed.
13. September 2021
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Telekom Serbia takes over Posta Net cable and Internet provider
Source: rs.n1info.com
Telekom Serbia took over the Serbian Post Office’s communications equipment under a contract signed between the two state-controlled companies.
10. September 2021
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N1 TV crew attacked and harassed at Montenegro protest
Source: cpj.org
According to a report and footage published by N1 TV, on September 5, a group of protesters in Cetinje harassed and assaulted the N1 TV crew and attempted to stop them from broadcasting.
9. September 2021
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Pertaining to working on the new Law on Public Information and Media
Source: safejournalists.net
Different journalistic organisations have expressed their concern about former work of the Working Group of Ministry of Culture and Information in drawing up the Draft Law amending the Law on Public Information and Media.
7. September 2021
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RAK: BiH's analogue TV signal shutdown result of request by Croatia's HAKOM
Source: ba.n1info.com
BiH Communications Regulatory Agency (RAK): The shutdown of the analogue TV signal in BiH is a direct consequence of the request from the Croatian regulatory body, which seeks to eliminate interference coming from the territory of BiH that hinders the introduction of 5G network on specific frequency resources in Croatia.
6. September 2021
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Data on media financing by public sector still a secret
Source: safejournalists.net
Safejournalists: Although announced, the changes listed in the new Media Law did not occur during the first year of application of the umbrella media law.
23. August 2021
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Twitter Labels Numerous Media Accounts in Serbia ‘State Affiliated’
Source: balkaninsight.com
Twitter has labelled a number of well-known newspapers and TV stations in Serbia as media where 'the state exercises control over editorial content through financial resources and direct or indirect political pressures'.