
Award-winning journalist Michal Kubal to head Czech TV's news division
Czech TV announces Michal Kubal as the new Editor-in-Chief of its News Division, amid other key staff changes.
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.
Nova Sport secures exclusive rights to air Formula 1 races in the Czech Republic and Slovakia starting 2024. The move marks a strategic expansion in their sports offerings.
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.
Alex Ruzek takes over as Program Director at TV Prima, succeeding Roman Mrázek. Ruzek brings years of experience from rival network Nova. Discussions on Mrázek's future role are ongoing.
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.
Investment group Kaprain is set to buy media house Mafra, chemical firm Synthesia, and radio station Impuls from Agrofert, subject to antitrust approval.
Czech Television continues to use TikTok, seeing the platform as an irreplaceable tool for reaching younger audiences, despite security warnings from national authorities.
The wide availability of free-to-air TV channels remains the main reason why 44% of Czech viewers aged 15-69 are reluctant to subscribe to pay TV services.