Television
by David J. Smith The Paris Court of Commerce last week handed a victory to the Russian propaganda machine, allowing French satellite operator Eutelsat—one quarter French Government-owned—to bar Tbilisi-based First Caucasus Television from...
‘War of the Worlds’ broadcast highlights pathologies of Georgian-Russian relations
By Paul Goble A broadcast on Georgian television about “the possible course of development of events in the case of a [new] Russian intervention” has sparked discussion about the dangers of such a “War of the Worlds”-type...
The night that panicked Georgia
A fake report of a Russian invasion of Georgia on a pro-government television station has sparked anger in the South Caucasus country Georgians reacted with fear and in some cases panic to a mock television report that sparked panic by claiming that...
Manfred Grund: Moldova should better advertise itself in Europe
To achieve a stronger support from European nations in its efforts to join the European Union, Moldova should actively promote its image on the continent, German parliamentarian Manfred Grund stated in Chisinau on Monday evening during the European political...
Australia takes on energy-guzzling TVs
A report for the Australian government recommends new energy efficiency standards for televisions that would ban most plasma models now available. The report was prepared by Digital Cenergy, a private consulting firm, for the Australian Greenhouse...
Spanish TV Ads Fight African Clandestine Migration
Starting in Senegal, the Spanish government is running television announcements to discourage young Africans from risking their lives on dangerous sea crossings to Spain. Phuong Tran has more from Dakar. One of the advertisements produced by the...
Show goes on after TV emcee gets sick
While some may say television fare could be sickening, one Swedish TV host threw up on air because of biology. Presenter Eva Nazemson was emceeing a late-night, phone-in game show when she was suddenly hit by an unexpected bout of nausea, The Local...
Closure of ANS, Azerbaijan’s first private radio and television company
BBG Statement Regarding Closure of Affiliate in Azerbaijan Washington, D.C., November 24, 2006 -- The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) expressed its dismay and concern at the sudden and forcible closure of Azerbaijan’s first private radio...
