Czech Television Council issues strong reprimand to Director General
Council criticizes severance payments, contract redactions, and public threats to cancel stations.
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.
Senate rejects ANO's proposal to exempt seniors from broadcasting fees
Czech lawmakers debate public media funding as part of broader media legislation reform.
Czech Television maintains market leadership for seventh consecutive year
Public broadcaster achieves record viewership across multiple channels while commercial competitors focus on prime time.
Czech version of Strictly Come Dancing hits highest ratings since 2007
StarDance finale attracted 1.8 million adult viewers with 55.5% audience share. Format remains strong in its 13th season with increased youth viewership.
Czech TV defends journalists against political attacks in parliament
Public broadcaster's management condemns personal attacks on news anchors during media law debate. Opposition leader criticized presidential debate moderator.
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.
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.