Czech TV's full ethics panel resigns over disputes with director
All five members of the Czech Television Ethics Panel resigned after clashing with director general Jan Souček over high-profile cases involving top journalists.
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.
All five members of the Czech Television Ethics Panel resigned after clashing with director general Jan Souček over high-profile cases involving top journalists.
Jiří Kokmotos leaves, while Jan Štern moves to a new position as a documentary and new formats dramaturg.
Czech Television raises alarm over draft Slovak law that could undermine the independence of Slovakia's public broadcaster RTVS by allowing political interference in its management.
The company that runs most of the country's terrestrial TV transmitters has announced plans to launch Czechflix, a service that will offer viewers access to programming from all of the major local TV channels.
The Czech Ministry of Culture establishes working groups involving various stakeholders to discuss the future public service of Czech Television and Czech Radio.
Czech TV announces Michal Kubal as the new Editor-in-Chief of its News Division, amid other key staff changes.
Amid claims of hefty reserves, Czech Television Director General Jan Souček unveils a roadmap for a forensic audit to sift through the financials.
Czech Ministry of Culture faces backlash from businesses over proposed changes to television and radio fees. Critics argue it could burden companies and disrupt the media landscape.
Submissions are open until November 1, 2023. This marks the Senate's first time participating in the selection.
Industry associations and commercial TV stations in the Czech Republic urge the Ministry of Culture to pause proposed changes to the public television law. They call for expert discussions before budgetary adjustments.
A new law proposal by the Czech Ministry of Culture suggests higher TV and radio fees for households and businesses starting January 2025. Changes aim to adjust the funding model for public broadcasters.
Jan Souček has unveiled his new management team for Czech TV. The team includes some familiar faces, as well as some new people in key roles.