Category: Slovakia

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After the closure of the Slovak national broadcaster, RTVS, it seemed like it was the end of the country's chance to participate in future Eurovision Song Contests, but perhaps the last word has not been spoken. Approximately two months ago, Slovakia announced the permanent closure of its public television broadcaster, RTVS. This move was part of a controversial plan to replace RTVS with a new national broadcaster, Slovak Television and Radio (STVR), whose board would be appointed by the government. This decision raised concerns about press freedom, as it appeared to violate the European Union's freedom of the press law. The closure of RTVS also led to Slovakia's withdrawal from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and its exclusion from the Eurovision Song Contest until a new broadcaster could be established and join the union. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Establishment of New Broadcaster On July 1, the new Slovak national broadcaster, STVR, was officially established. Initially, the Slovak government faced...