Bust to Cyprus’ first journalist unveiled
Theodoulos Constantinides paved the way for Cyprus journalism, the government said on Monday at the unveiling of the bust of the first Cypriot journalist and...
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Broadcasting authority issues €91,000 in fines
The Cyprus radio television authority (CRTA) said on Tuesday said that it has issued fines of €91,000 in fines to various local media for 30...
Emmy award wins another tool in streaming platform wars
Apple Inc (AAPL.O) burnished its streaming TV credentials on Sunday as “Ted Lasso” scored the Emmy award for best comedy, and Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) landed...
Disney prioritises theatre screenings for remaining 2021 releases
Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) said on Friday it will release “Eternals,” “West Side Story” and the rest of its 2021 films exclusively in theatres before...
Netflix expands deal with Bridgerton producer Shonda Rhimes
Netflix on Thursday expanded its deal with “Bridgerton” television producer Shonda Rhimes, adding feature films, gaming and live events to its pact with her company....
Committee of inquiry into citizenship by investment will open to media
The committee of inquiry looking into the citizenship-by-investment (CBI) scheme will finally open to the media as of next week, it was announced on Thursday....
Media outlets slapped with €146,600 in fines for insensitive and deceptive content
The Radiotelevision Authority has slapped media outlets with fines totalling €146,600 in 31 cases concerning various violations with the heaviest penalties relating to reporting on...
Audit boss says state subsidies for media defeats notion of free press
Auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides suggested on Thursday that government schemes to support the media did not serve the purpose of having free press. Speaking in parliament...
Media pluralism under threat everywhere
By Nicholas Karides Never before have the media, that is the civically useful type that produce independent quality journalism, come under such relentless pressure and...
Audit Office queries state grants to the media
State grants to the media must be rationalised so as to avoid potentially creating a situation of patronage, the Audit Office has said. In a...
