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 Television has announced the cancellation of its Sunday current affairs program "168 Hours" after 18 years on air.
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.
The Association of Commercial Television calls for a clear definition of public service media and its financing.
The amendment aims to ensure stable funding for public service media by automatically adjusting fees based on inflation.
Licensing rights and territorial exclusivity lead to the removal of popular channels like ČT sport.
Overnight programming to enhance breaking news capabilities on 19th anniversary.
Czech branch of the IPI calls for immediate fee increase and continued dialogue with private media.
Jan Maxa's departure follows recent management changes under new Director General.
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.
Czech Radio, sharing history with RTVS, vowed support for its Slovak colleagues amid worries over threats to media freedom.