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.
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Jan Souček unveils plans for financial audit at Czech Television
Amid claims of hefty reserves, Czech Television Director General Jan Souček unveils a roadmap for a forensic audit to sift through the financials.
Czech businesses push back on proposed changes to TV and radio fees
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 to exclusively broadcast Formula 1 in Czech Republic
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.
Czech Senate opens nominations for new members of Czech TV Council
Submissions are open until November 1, 2023. This marks the Senate's first time participating in the selection.
Czech industry groups call for halting amendments to public TV law
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 appointed as new Program Director of TV Prima
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.
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.
New Director General of Czech TV names management team
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.
Kaprain to acquire media house Mafra from Agrofert
Investment group Kaprain is set to buy media house Mafra, chemical firm Synthesia, and radio station Impuls from Agrofert, subject to antitrust approval.
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.
Free-to-air television remains stable in the Czech Republic
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.