Reshuffle at Czech Television as news director Zdeněk Šámal steps down
A new era for the public broadcaster as Zdeněk Šámal steps down after 12 years, coinciding with the end of the term of director general Petr Dvořák.
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.
A new era for the public broadcaster as Zdeněk Šámal steps down after 12 years, coinciding with the end of the term of director general Petr Dvořák.
In the face of rising operational expenses, Czech Television's fiscal stability hangs in the balance.
A controversial request from the Czech TV Council to outgoing director Petr Dvořák stirs debate.
Mobile operators and traditional broadcasters locked horns over the future of the 600 MHz frequency spectrum at the recent Digimedia conference.
The proposed hike has drawn criticism from private TV broadcasters, who fear it could disrupt the market balance and disadvantage commercial players.
Jan Souček, the new director general of Czech Television, outlines his vision for the broadcaster's future.
Jan Souček, currently director of the Czech Television studio in Brno, will take over from Petr Dvořák as general director of Czech Television.
Pavel Hřídel, a candidate for Czech TV's top role, shares his vision for financial management and news objectivity.
Martin Konrád, finalist for Czech TV's director general, shares his vision for a more diverse, youth-focused, and economically sustainable future.
Overlooked in the race for the director general position, architect Ondřej Vrbík has taken legal action against the Czech Television Council.
Jan Souček, potential director general of Czech TV, discusses his plans for digital transformation and strategic cuts in content acquisition.
The lower house of the Czech Parliament has approved significant changes to the laws governing Czech Television and Czech Radio.