Romania will be represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 by Alexandra Căpitănescu, who won the National Selection final with the rock song „Choke Me”. The international contest will take…
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The latest information about movements in the media market, policies adopted by media trusts, which television stations have been fined by the CNA (National Audiovisual Council), which journalists have become news themselves and why.
Press freedom in Europe under constant pressure in 2025: 4 journalists killed, 148 imprisoned and hundreds of serious threat alerts
The Council of Europe warns, in a new report from the Platform for the Promotion of Journalism Protection and Journalists’ Safety, that 2025 brought about an „increasingly hostile environment for…
European Parliament blocks AI functions on official devices used by MEPs
The European Parliament has decided to deactivate the integrated artificial intelligence functions on the service devices of Members of the European Parliament and their staff, citing risks related to data…
Robert Duvall, legendary star of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died
American actor Robert Duvall, an Oscar winner and one of the prominent figures in American cinema, has passed away at the age of 95. According to a statement released by…
“We are witnessing a murder at The Washington Post”: how billionaire Jeff Bezos is dismantling a 150-year-old newspaper - and why it matters
Layoffs and restructuring recently announced at The Washington Post are not just an economic adjustment, but risk affecting the very identity of one of the most important press institutions in…
Romanians feel deceived - only Hungary ranks higher for fake news
Romanians are among Europeans who most frequently state that they are exposed to fake news and disinformation. A Eurobarometer survey analyzed by Euronews shows that over half of the respondents…
How One Church Is Launching an ‘Orthodox Netflix’ for Just €2
Trinitas TV of the Romanian Patriarchate announces the official launch of the Trinitas Film platform, a digital streaming service dedicated to documentary films and audiovisual productions with a Christian-Orthodox profile.…
Elon Musk's revenge: He deleted the European Commission's advertising account
The European Commission fined platform X, owned by Elon Musk, with 120 million euros on Friday, accusing it of violating transparency obligations under the European Digital Services Act (DSA). Shortly…
Netflix has reached an agreement to purchase HBO
Netflix will buy the film and streaming divisions of Warner Bros Discovery for a total sum of 72 billion dollars. The information was published on Friday by BBC. The streaming…
Jimmy Kimmel's show returns after suspension
ABC has announced that the show „Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will return to screens on Tuesday, nearly a week after being suspended following strong reactions to the host’s comments on the…
The European Commission's report on the rule of law: Romania remains vulnerable in terms of independent press and opaque media financing
The annual report of the European Commission on the rule of law, published on Tuesday, highlights Romania’s progress in judicial reform and the fight against corruption, but raises an alarm…
Ioana Ene Dogioiu, the new spokesperson for the Bolojan Government
Ilie Bolojan has appointed his spokesperson at the Government – Ioana Ene Dogioiu, senior editor at Spotmedia.ro. „Starting next week, Ioana Dogioiu will take over the position of spokesperson for…
Romanian television stations will be required to mention that horoscopes and numerology have no connection to science
The National Audiovisual Council (CNA) from Romania has adopted an amendment to the Audiovisual Regulation Code that targets horoscope and numerology columns and shows. These programs will need to include…
France: Large-scale manipulations. Coordinated mobilization of several thousand accounts in favor of Călin Georgescu
The authorities in France have compiled a report regarding the elections in Romania, focusing on the manipulation of TikTok algorithms in favor of candidate Călin Georgescu. They discuss a coordinated…
A NATO member state puts major TV stations on the list of strategic companies so that Russia does not act as in Romania
Polish television stations TVN and Polsat CPS.WA will be included on the list of companies of strategic importance that cannot be taken over without special approval from the government, Prime…
ActiveWatch, call to the Police after Georgescu's supporters have sent "mafia-like threats" to journalists
Journalists from Snoop.ro have been threatened by the leader of the Tracia Unită organization, which supports Călin Georgescu. The „mafia-style” threats came after the journalists published an investigation about Russian…
Călin Georgescu is considered the "candidate aligned with Russia"
Kremlin-controlled news agencies note the rise of Călin Georgescu in the first round of the presidential elections in Romania, and RIA Novosti writes that he supports an alliance with Russia.…
Searches at the European headquarters of Netflix
The French branch of Netflix in Paris and the European headquarters of the group in Amsterdam were the subject of searches on Tuesday as part of an investigation opened at…
Netflix has a cemetery of unfinished stories that change the audience and the industry
Netflix invests in successful productions but quickly gives up on some series, much to the dissatisfaction of many subscribers. This strategy alters how the audience relates to streaming content and…
15-year-old girl died after a TikTok challenge
A 15-year-old girl from Călăraşi, Romania, died after allegedly attempting a TikTok challenge. The tragedy occurred on Monday evening in the village of Dor Mărunt, while the teenager was home…