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Business

French media giant Vivendi finalises takeover of rival Lagardère

The French media giant, Vivendi, has announced the completion of its acquisition of its rival Lagardère. But the European Commission is continuing its investigation into whether the deal breached merger rules.

22/11/2023

Smart Regions

European filmmakers go green behind the scenes

In partnership with the European Commission

In this episode of Smart Regions, we follow a film crew in Slovakia as they endeavour to reduce their carbon footprint on set.

06/11/2023

Tech News

Musk's X, formerly Twitter, now removes headlines from news articles

The social media platform's billionaire owner Elon Musk had said the change would give news articles a better look.

05/10/2023

Europe News

MEPs vote in favour of stronger press freedom rules

Concerns have been growing in the EU over a backsliding of standards protecting journalists.

03/10/2023

Culture news

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch steps down as chair of global media empire

The 92-year-old Australian business magnate Rupert Murdoch will take on the role of chairman emeritus of Fox Corp and News Corp, handing his position as chair to his son Lachlan.

21/09/2023

Tech News

Journalists use AI but are concerned about the ethics of it - survey

A new report on the use of AI in journalism found that more than 60 per cent of respondents were concerned about its ethical implications.

20/09/2023

My Europe Series

Hungary is funding European publications. But have they had an impact?

Viktor Orbán’s government is linked to funding for several right-wing publications in English. But have they had any impact?

16/09/2023

Work

Here’s how news organisations are using AI in journalism

The Associated Press has laid out its approach to using generative AI, joining a handful of major news organisations in doing so.

24/08/2023

Kosovo

Kosovo suspends Serbian telecom operator

MTS d.o.o. is owned by Telekom Serbia and has been licensed to operate in Kosovo.

15/08/2023

Tech News

French media agency AFP sues Twitter over news content remuneration

AFP took legal action to obtain an urgent injunction with a court in Paris.

03/08/2023

United Kingdom

'Karma': UK TV presenter faces probe over alleged bizarre sex plot

Former tabloid journalist-turned-host on right-wing station defends himself and denies criminality.

20/07/2023

World News

European media bill progresses, despite 'chilling' concerns

Provisions for monitoring journalists in the name of "national security" have been blasted by several organisations.

21/06/2023

World News

Which European countries trust the media most?

Report shows wide variations in different countries between how much trust people have in jouarnalism.

14/06/2023

Italy

Berlusconi’s death: How will Italy’s real-life Succession play out?

Berlusconi had two kids from his first wife, and three from his second. They will all inherit the empire the media tycoon built from scratch.

14/06/2023

Culture news

Vice Media files for bankruptcy

It's been an extremely tumultuous few weeks and months for many in the news media world. Fragmented audiences and the failure to find a sustainable economic model have forced a growing number of firms to downsize or close as Jonny Walfisz reports.

16/05/2023

Culture news

Famed mommy blogger Heather Armstrong, known as ‘Dooce', dies aged 47

Famous “mommy blogger” Heather Brooke Armstrong aka Dooce appeared on the Forbes list of most influential women in media and struggled with depression and alcoholism.

11/05/2023

Culture news

Pulitzer Prize winners include AP and Barbara Kingsolver

Since 1917, the Pulitzer Prizes honour the best in journalism and the arts.

09/05/2023

Scenes

Meet the aspiring female filmmakers capturing unique stories in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City Qatar

08/05/2023

Sudan

Sudan crisis: Don't fall for these misleading images and claims

A hotel that's been bombed and a bridge on fire - but these viral images on social media are not what they seem to be.

27/04/2023

Culture news

Fox News settles defamation case for eyewatering $787m

The TV channel paid nearly $800 million to avoid a trial that could have exposed how it spread lies about the 2020 US presidential election.

19/04/2023