Blogs
How Russia has penetrated Bulgaria’s state news agency
The Bulgarian National Information Agency (BTA) has started regularly publishing reports and updates with a curious source: the Russian news agency, TASS. Even more curious, these reports are often unrelated to Russia or bilateral relations between Sofia and Moscow.
European Commission responds but gives no answers on Euronews partners
The Commission ignored the most critical question raised by BFMI: how can it allow Euronews to partner in the Balkans with an alleged arms dealer and authoritarians responsible for the deteriorating media environments in these countries?
Le Monde owner Daniel Křetínský and PPF’s growing influence in the Balkans
With the death of Kellner earlier this year, Křetínský is increasing looking like he might become one of the most important media and political figures in the Balkan region.
Euronews sells its brand to questionable state-controlled partner in Serbia
This week saw the launch of Euronews in Serbia. Its partner in the country is the state-owned company Telekom Srbija, a well-established vehicle for President Aleksandar Vučić to further tighten his grip on the media
Council of Europe, Safety of Journalists Report
This annual report draws on alerts made on the platform to highlight key areas of law, policy and practice where partners consider that actions are urgently required.
Telekom Srbija & Telenor Competition Commission decision
The stated intent of the arrangement is to destroy a competitor and force two of the last remaining channels that offer an independent source of TV news in Serbia off the air.
What does the 2021 RSF World Press Freedom Index tell us about media in the Balkans?
The bitter truth is that almost nothing has changed in a region where press freedoms are being constantly undermined.