VIDEO This is how RTS apologized to citizens of Serbia
Radio Television of Serbia (RTS) has dismissed eight editors across various departments, including the central evening news program 'Dnevnik 2', following the resignation of General Director Manja Grčić. The dismissals were ordered by acting head editor Borivoje Uskoković, who replaced outgoing chief editor Bojana Mladenović. During the broadcast of 'Dnevnik 2', which was delayed due to a false bomb threat, the new editorial board publicly apologized to viewers for perceived omissions in previous reporting. The new management stated that these changes are initial steps toward restoring the integrity of the public broadcaster and pledged to prioritize public interest in future programming. The announcement aimed to rebuild viewer trust after a period characterized by internal leadership turnover.
Serbia’s public broadcaster Radio Television of Serbia replaced eight editors across its newsrooms and the central evening news program, Dnevnik 2, on Tuesday. The new editorial board publicly apologized to viewers for previous reporting gaps during a delayed broadcast. Acting head of the Information Program, Borivoje Uskokovic, ordered the dismissals following the resignation of General Director Manja Grbic. The announcement aired during the 19:30 edition of Dnevnik 2. The start of the show was delayed due to a bomb threat, which police later confirmed was false. During the broadcast, the host read a statement from the new editorial college. They described the changes as initial steps toward healing the station and offered their first apology for content omitted in recent periods. The group stated that work on changing program content would follow, with public interest serving as the main criterion for editing informational shows. They concluded the message by saying they wanted to regain viewer trust. Five editors were removed from specific desks. Zoran Stanojevic, Vesna Siljevic, Nikolina Rakic, Gorislav Papic, and Suzana Gvozdenovic lost their positions at the RTS portal, bureaus, regional programming, the Oko show, and diaspora services, respectively. Additionally, three editors of the central Dnevnik 2 were dismissed. These included Milica Nedjic, Dusan Ubobic, and Ruzha Jeremic Turudic, who had been responsible for one of the Serbian public service’s key informational programs. New appointments were made immediately. Radivoj Maroevic took over bureau duties, while Milan Srdivic assumed charge of the regional desk. Vanja Ratkovic leads the Oko show, and Dragana Ignjic joined the team. Boban Kovacevic will handle programming aimed at the diaspora. These personnel shifts occurred shortly after Grbic stepped down as general director. Before leaving her post, she removed Bojana Mladenovic from the role of chief editor of the Information Program. She proposed Uskokovic as her successor. As the new acting chief editor, Uskokovic implemented the sweeping staff changes. The decisions were announced publicly on the same day they were made, ensuring viewers heard the new leadership’s message during the prime-time news slot. The station emphasized that these moves aim to restore credibility and align broadcasting standards with broader societal expectations.
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Radio Television of Serbia (RTS) has dismissed eight editors across various departments, including the central evening news program 'Dnevnik 2', following the resignation of General Director Manja Grčić. The dismissals were ordered by acting head editor Borivoje Uskoković, who replaced outgoing chief editor Bojana Mladenović. During the broadcast of 'Dnevnik 2', which was delayed due to a false bomb threat, the new editorial board publicly apologized to viewers for perceived omissions in previous reporting. The new management stated that these changes are initial steps toward restoring the integrity of the public broadcaster and pledged to prioritize public interest in future programming. The announcement aimed to rebuild viewer trust after a period characterized by internal leadership turnover.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on significant personnel changes within a state-owned media outlet, a sector heavily politicized in the region. However, the specific text provided is strictly factual, detailing names, roles, and direct quotes from the apology message without adding adjectives like 'purge' or 'c
Serbia’s state broadcaster Radio Television of Serbia (RTS) issued a formal apology to viewers during the prime-time broadcast of Dnevnik 2, announcing significant personnel changes within its news division. Acting head of the Information Program Borivoj Uskoković ordered the dismissal of several editors, including those responsible for the central evening news and various regional desks. The announcement was delayed due to a false bomb threat at the facility. New editorial leadership stated that these measures are initial steps toward 'healing' the institution and restoring public trust after previous periods of perceived bias or omission. The new team emphasized that future programming would prioritize the public interest.
Bias read (Conservative): The article frames the event through the lens of accountability and correction of past errors ('ozdravljenju' / healing), which aligns with narratives often promoted by opposition groups criticizing state media bias under previous administrations. While the core facts are reported neutrally, the use
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