Czech Radio plans balanced budget for 2025 amid funding uncertainty
Public broadcaster's budget drops to 2.36 billion CZK, as director warns it's the last year sustainable under current license fee. Wage freeze announced for 2025.
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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.
How Czech media are using AI to innovate and stay relevant
Czech media are embracing AI to streamline production, analyze feedback, and enhance content—from transforming radio news into video to creating football highlights.
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 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.
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 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 Radio concerned over changes to Slovakia's public broadcaster
Czech Radio, sharing history with RTVS, vowed support for its Slovak colleagues amid worries over threats to media freedom.
Czech Ministry of Culture initiates working groups for public service media reform
The Czech Ministry of Culture establishes working groups involving various stakeholders to discuss the future public service of Czech Television and Czech Radio.
Czech Radio refutes claims from private broadcasters, defends public service role
Czech Radio challenges accusations from commercial broadcasters and defends its transparent operations and contributions to the development of digital radio.
TV and radio fees to rise in Czech Republic in 2025
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.
Czech TV maintains TikTok presence amid security risks
Czech Television continues to use TikTok, seeing the platform as an irreplaceable tool for reaching younger audiences, despite security warnings from national authorities.