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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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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