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Reasonpolitics20 hrs ago
U.K. Proposes Rules to Promote BBC and Other Public Broadcasters on Social Media
U.K. authorities proposed rules to feature content from BBC and other public service media on social platforms. In the U.S., Project 2029 calls for identity verification and a ban on social media use by those under 16, while the Supreme Court addressed geofence warrants.
slate.comfinance7 days ago
Germany's ARD Airs Campaign Urging Reduced Air Conditioning Use During Heatwave
Germany's public broadcaster ARD ran a climate awareness campaign calling for less air conditioning. The spots aired amid a severe European heatwave. @unusual_whales reported the broadcast.
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middleeastmonitor.comworld8 days ago
Haredi Protesters Block Arrest of Draft Dodger Near Jerusalem
Dozens of ultra-Orthodox demonstrators stopped military police from detaining a draft evader in Maale Adumim. Officers withdrew after the confrontation, according to Israeli public broadcaster KAN News.
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Abc Newsfinance15 days ago
Czech Government Approves Shift of Public Broadcasters to State Budget Funding Starting 2027
Protesters gathered in front of Czech public television offices one day before staff planned a warning strike. The government approved the overhaul on Monday.
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naturalnews.comworld20 days ago
Poll Finds 18 Percent Israeli Support for U.S.–Iran Deal
A survey by Israel’s public broadcaster Kan recorded 18 percent support and 55 percent opposition among 555 respondents. The poll was conducted Tuesday.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld47 days ago
CBC Halts Production on Satirical Indigenous Show After Guest Complaints
CBC has paused production on Northland Tales following claims that staff used misleading methods to secure interviews. The public broadcaster said it is reviewing existing footage to protect its news brand.
nypost.comworld48 days ago
Moldovan Public Broadcaster Director Resigns Over Eurovision Jury Scores
The director of Moldova's public broadcaster resigned after the country's Eurovision jury awarded three points to Romania and zero points to Ukraine. Public votes gave Romania twelve points and Ukraine ten points.
France 24world56 days ago
Spain, Ireland and Slovenia Will Not Broadcast Eurovision
The public broadcasters of Spain, Ireland and Slovenia announced on May 11 they will replace coverage of the 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest with alternative programming. Only 35 countries will compete in Vienna this week, the fewest since entry expanded in 2004, after f…
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BBC Newsworld57 days ago
Broadcasters Withdraw From 2026 Eurovision Over Israel's Participation
Five public broadcasters from Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Iceland and Slovenia have withdrawn from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in opposition to Israel's inclusion. The decision follows controversy over last year's contest in which Israel's entry placed highly in the pub…
variety.comworld57 days ago
Eurovision Fans Launch Campaign Against EBU Warning to Israeli Broadcaster
A grassroots campaign among Eurovision fans began after the European Broadcasting Union managing director issued a formal warning to Israel’s public broadcaster KAN over promotional videos for its contestant Noam Bettan. The videos encouraged voters to cast all 10 available votes…
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swissinfo.chworld74 days ago
Swiss National Bank Maintains Readiness for Currency Market Interventions
The Swiss National Bank is prepared to intervene in currency markets to address volatility, according to Vice President Antoine Martin. He stated this in an interview with public broadcaster RTS. The bank's strategy focuses on maintaining increased readiness for such actions.
france24.compolitics82 days ago
Hungary's President Sulyok Meets Prime Minister-Designate Magyar Ahead of May Parliament Session
Hungary's Prime Minister-designate Péter Magyar met with President Tamás Sulyok on Wednesday, receiving assurance that his government could take power in early May. Magyar's Tisza party secured a two-thirds parliamentary majority in Sunday's election. Magyar stated plans to suspe…
Zagyoso, Barryob, DerFuchs, and Ayumu Ozaki / Prime Minister's Office of Japan / Wikimedia (Public domain)world91 days ago
Japan Prepares Phone Call Between Prime Minister and Iranian President
Preparations are in progress for a phone conversation between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The information comes from public broadcaster NHK. This call occurs amid ongoing international relations between the two nations.
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