Censorship / New owners canceled the TV show

RTV Slovenija (MMC)State / PublicCenter10 days ago

The article reports that Serbia's television channel Nova S has discontinued the satirical show '24 minuta sa Zoranom Kesićem,' known for its critical stance towards President Aleksandar Vučić. The show's creators claim the decision was made for political reasons, though the network cites high production costs as the official reason. They believe the show could have been more disruptive during upcoming parliamentary elections. The show will continue on YouTube. The change in ownership of Nova S, part of the broader restructuring of Adria News Network (ANN), includes leadership changes across several countries.

Bias read (Center): The article presents both perspectives: the official explanation of financial reasons versus the creators' belief in political motivations. It does not overtly favor one side over the other, maintaining a balanced tone by including quotes from both the network and the show's team. There is no clear,

MladinaIndependentCenter11 days ago

The satirical TV show '24 Minuta sa Zoranom Kesićem' was removed from Serbian television channel Nova S after its new owners, Alpac Capital and Summer Parent under United Group, claimed high production costs were the reason. The show, known for its critical stance towards Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, had been a popular fixture on the channel. Its creators argue that the decision was politically motivated, linked to approaching parliamentary elections in Serbia. Despite the cancellation, the show will continue on YouTube with over 600,000 subscribers. The change in ownership includes restructuring leadership across several media outlets in Serbia and neighboring countries.

Bias read (Center): While the article discusses a politically sensitive issue involving media control and criticism of a political leader, it presents both perspectives: the official explanation of financial reasons and the creators’ claim of political motivation. The article does not clearly favor one side over the其他,