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US data firm Palantir has accepted a Zurich court ruling and will not appeal its dispute with the online magazine Republik. The decision marks a significant moment for Swiss media, concluding a years-long conflict over reporting on the tech company's business practices in Switzerland.
The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) ended last year with a CHF 2.9 million loss, attributing the negative result to a decline in income from licence fees and advertising, as well as increased operating costs.
Roger Elsener, current CEO of internet-TV provider Zattoo, has been appointed the new director of Swiss public broadcaster SRF, succeeding Nathalie Wappler in a significant leadership change for the national media organization.
A second poll conducted ahead of the March 8 federal vote reveals that opposition to the initiative to reduce the SBC radio and TV licence fee has risen to 54%. Support for other initiatives, such as individual taxation, is also reportedly eroding.
A new poll indicates that 54% of voters now oppose the initiative to reduce the radio and television licence fee, showing a shift in sentiment during the campaign period. This is one of several key issues, including individual taxation, facing Swiss citizens in the upcoming federal vote on March 8.
With a national vote on March 8th that could slash the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation's (SBC) funding, thousands have demonstrated in Ticino in support of the public broadcaster. Meanwhile, major film festivals warn the cuts would severely damage Swiss cultural output and international reach.
An essential guide to the key national votes on March 8. This article breaks down the contentious initiative to reduce the SBC media licence fee and the proposal to introduce individual taxation, with polling data suggesting a tight race on the media issue.
Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister has issued a warning that Switzerland is being actively targeted by foreign disinformation campaigns aiming to divide society. He highlighted the essential role of free and trustworthy media in countering this growing threat.
An upcoming popular initiative on March 8th seeks to nearly halve the licence fee for the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). This explainer delves into the arguments from supporters, who want to reduce the financial burden on households, and opponents who warn of risks to national cohesion and democracy.
Following accusations of pro-Hamas propaganda, major Swiss telecommunication operators Swisscom and Sunrise have suspended the broadcast of the Qatari channel Al Jazeera Arabic. The English-language channel remains available while the accusations are reviewed.
A new study from the University of Zurich finds that Swiss media companies are losing audiences and revenue to AI chatbots and digital platforms, raising alarms about the long-term, market-based financing of journalism in the country.
Swisscom and Sunrise have removed Al Jazeera's Arabic-language channel from their television offerings following accusations of pro-Hamas propaganda. The move is pending verification of the claims, while the network's English channel remains available.
Marking a major shift in the Swiss media landscape, the country's last major free commuter newspaper, '20 Minutes', has ended its 26-year print run. Publisher TX Group will now focus on the paper's digital presence.
A court has acquitted a crossword setter for Le Nouvelliste newspaper, ruling that a clue describing the Swiss People's Party (UDC) with a list of negative attributes was an expression of opinion protected by free speech.
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