Skopje, 27 September 2018 – Based on the monitoring of the programme of 1 TV aired during the Referendum period, on 25 September 2018, the Agency found violation of the rules concerning the publishing of results of public opinion polls[…]
First Monitoring Report on the Media Coverage of the 2018 Referendum
Skopje, 25 September 2018 – Today, the Agency for Audio and Audiovisual Media Services published its First Monitoring Report on the Media Coverage of the 2018 Referendum, which covers the period 10-18 September 2018[…]
Agency Held its Third Public Meeting in 2018
Skopje, 25 September 2018 – Today, the Agency for Audio and Audiovisual Media Services held its Third Public Meeting in 2018. In his introductory speech, Agency Director Zoran Trajchevski presented the activities conducted during the third quarter, in line with the Annual Work Programme of the Agency[…]
TWO MISDEMEANOUR PROCEDURES REGARDING REFERENDUM-RELATED ADVERTISING
Skopje, 24 September 2018 – The Agency for Audio and Audiovisual Media Services concluded that, following its public notification of 14 September, two of those broadcasters that had been subject to supervision in terms of the manner in which they cover the referendum had not harmonized the airing of paid public propaganda with the Guidelines for Media Coverage during the Referendum[…]
Agency to Hold its 3rd Public Meeting on 26 September 2018 (to be live-streamed on the Agency’s YouTube channel)
Skopje, 24 September 2018 – On 26 September 2018 (Wednesday), starting at 12:00 hrs, the Agency for Audio and Audiovisual Media Services will hold its 3rd Public Meeting in 2018[…]
SURVEYS BY 24TH AT THE LATEST; PRE-REFERENDUM SILENCE STARTS ON 28 SEPTEMBER
Skopje, 21 September 2018 – The Agency for Audio and Audiovisual Media Services reminds the broadcasters that they may publish results of public opinion polls regarding the Referendum no later than five days before the date when the voting is scheduled. Consequently, the results of the public opinion polls may be published by Monday, 24 September 2018 (inclusive)[…]
Ad Hoc Administrative Supervision Conducted over Gurra TV
Skopje, 20 September 2018 – The Agency conducted an ad hoc administrative supervision over Gurra TV from Kichevo, concerning its observance of the obligations arising from the Rulebook on Minimum Technical, Spatial, Financial and Staffing Conditions Required for Obtaining a Radio or Television Broadcasting License. The supervision established that the broadcaster at issue had met the minimum staffing conditions stipulated by the relevant Rulebook.[…]
Regular and Control Programme Supervision Conducted over 5 Broadcasters
Skopje, 18 September 2018 – The Agency conducted regular programme supervision over Radio Antena 5, Radio Kanal 77 and Radio Metropolis, concerning the legal provisions that stipulate the rules on airing audio commercial communications, quizzes or other forms of prize-giving programme, as well as the use of value-added telephone services, televoting[…]
Regular and Control Administrative Supervision over Seven Broadcasters
Skopje, 18 September 2018 – The Agency conducted regular administrative supervision over Radio Antena 5, Radio Kanal 77 and Radio Metropolis, concerning their fulfillment of the legal provisions requiring to publish an Impressum, information that should be made available to the users, and the broadcaster’s identification[…]
Working Meeting Held on Two Draft Documents Prepared by the Agency
Skopje, 17 September 2018 – The Agency for Audio and Audiovisual Media Services held a working meeting today, at which it presented the Draft-Methodology for Monitoring Electoral Media Coverage by the Radio and Television Programming Services during Electoral Processes, and the Draft Guidelines on Meeting the Obligations to Publish Impressums and Information That Should be Made Available to the Users. The goal of the meeting was to hear the standpoints of all parties concerned with regard to these documents[…]