Czech public media funding reform faces delays and opposition hurdles
Government's plan to increase public broadcasting fees faces strong opposition in parliament. ANO and SPD parties signal potential shift to state budget funding after 2025.
My texts about Czech Television (Česká televize)
While most public broadcasters in other countries have a unified structure for both television and radio, the Czech Republic has distinct institutions for each medium.
Czech Television primarily derives its funding from mandatory monthly fees paid by households and businesses, supplemented by a smaller portion from commercial activities.
Notably, Czech Television does not receive any direct funding from the state budget, unlike some public broadcasters in other nations.
Czech Television plans new public affairs programs
Czech Television is developing several new shows covering investigative journalism, societal topics, and portraits of notable personalities.
Public service agreements to guide Czech Television and Czech Radio
The government is introducing public service agreements to define the roles of public television and radio over the next five years, providing a clear operational framework.
Czech Television cancels current affairs show "168 Hours"
Czech Television has announced the cancellation of its Sunday current affairs program "168 Hours" after 18 years on air.
Czech parliament advances public media reform bill despite opposition
The Czech Chamber of Deputies has moved an amendment to laws governing Czech Television and Czech Radio to its second reading, despite opposition efforts to block or revise the bill.
Nostalgia still works: TV channels lean on pre-revolution classics
Czech TV channels are reviving pre-revolution classics this summer, captivating audiences with nostalgic series from the 70s and 80s.
Private TV stations slam Czech TV's ads and sports investments
The Association of Commercial Television calls for a clear definition of public service media and its financing.
Coalition government proposes inflation clause for radio and TV fees
The amendment aims to ensure stable funding for public service media by automatically adjusting fees based on inflation.
Czech TV stations vanish from Slovak operators due to licensing
Licensing rights and territorial exclusivity lead to the removal of popular channels like ČT sport.
Czech TV's ČT24 to offer 24/7 live news coverage from May
Overnight programming to enhance breaking news capabilities on 19th anniversary.
Czech journalists urge government to expedite public media funding law
Czech branch of the IPI calls for immediate fee increase and continued dialogue with private media.
Czech Television's director of digital services to step down in June
Jan Maxa's departure follows recent management changes under new Director General.