During its meeting of January 11, 2019, the first for this year, the Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) discussed broadly the programs transmitted by AMSPs, as well as the compliance with the Law No. 97/2013 “On Audiovisual Media in the Republic of Albania”, as amended, the Broadcasting Code and other effective secondary legislation currently into force.… Continue Reading Transmission of surreptitious advertising or abuse with the audio-visual communications on health care and medicinal products by AMSPs is prohibited

The Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) is announcing that the switching off analog television broadcasting in Tirana and Durrës Regions, foreseen for January 15, 2019, is postponed until September 1, 2019. Currently, both broadcasting technologies, i.e. analog and digital, are operating simultaneously in these two regions. This simultaneous broadcasting method, which guarantees the continuity of receiving television… Continue Reading PRESS RELEASE ON DIGITAL SWITCHOVER OF TELEVISION BROADCASTING IN TIRANA, DURRES AND VLORA REGIONS

Today, on December 27, 2018, Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) and the Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (EPCA) organized the third discussion meeting about amendments to the Law No. 97/2013 “On Audiovisual Media in the Republic of Albania”, as amended, and the Law No. 9918, dated 19.5.2008, “On Electronic Communications in the Republic of Albania”, as… Continue Reading Third meeting on amendment to AMA’s and EPCA’s laws

Today, on December 20, 2018, the Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) organized the second-round table to discuss about the proposed amendments to the Law No. 97/2013 “On Audiovisual Media in the Republic of Albania”, as amended. This draft law intends to lay down a legal framework governing the content of information provided online by electronic publication… Continue Reading Round table on Albanian television platforms and public institutions fighting piracy

The Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) is very concerned about the serious threats against the host of well-known “The Unexposed” TV Show, Mr. Ylli Rakipi. This is a repeat of case of pressure exerted in various forms on journalists, therefore AMA condemns any attempt that undermines and jeopardizes the free speech and integrity of the media… Continue Reading Threats against Ylli Rakipi- a repeated case of pressure on journalists

Today, on December 17, 2018, Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) and the Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (EPCA) organized the first discussion forum about amendments to the Law No. 97/2013 “On Audiovisual Media in the Republic of Albania”, as amended, and the Law No. 9918, dated 19.5.2008, “On Electronic Communications in the Republic of Albania”, as… Continue Reading A first discussion forum on amendments to AMA and EPCA laws

The Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA), in cooperation with Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) and the Journalism and Communication Department at the University of Tirana launched on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, the project “LOCAL ELECTIONS AND MEDIA”. On the eve of June 2019 local elections, the three partners are engaged to organize some training activities to improve… Continue Reading Improving the relationship during the local elections campaign

Yesterday, Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) was informed about a press release made yesterday the organization OMONIA, Saranda branch, in response to the damaging of memorial plaque dedicated to a figure described as the “Greek ethnic minority solder”. What is most interesting is that OMONIA’s press release, in addition to calling the reaction of Media Authority,… Continue Reading Journalists and media content prepared by them should not be subject to hostile or extremist attacks or assaults.

On Wednesday, November 14, 2018, the Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) and the Complaints Committee organized a round table on “hate speech” in audiovisual media. The purpose of this round table was to scan the situation. Through their presentations, the researchers and experts of the field shared their analytical views about hate speech in audiovisual media.… Continue Reading Hate speech in audiovisual media- AMA organizes a round table