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
Authorities Bodies of Albania and Kosovo show Willingness to Strengthen Cooperation September 25 , 2018 A high level delegation from the Independent Media Commission of Kosovo (KPM), led by Mr. Muja Ferati, Chairman of IMC, Ms. Violeta Hyseni Kelmeni Vice Chairperson, Ms. Naile Krasniqi, Executive Director, and Members Ms. Vlorë Berisha, Ms. Anita Muriqi, Ms.… Continue Reading Authorities Bodies of Albania and Kosovo show Willingness to Strengthen Cooperation
Frequently Questions about the Digitalisation Process September 13, 2018 Does AMA have any information booklet about connecting DVB-T2 decoders to the TV and other information necessary for the digitalization process? Yes. All the informations are illustrated in the Brochure that AMA has prepared since the beginning of the process, which you can find on the… Continue Reading Frequently Questions about the Digitalisation Process
Information on the Digitalization Process of Audiovisual Broadcasts in the Regions of Tirana and Durrës September 13, 2018 Given the many questions, phone calls and numerous comments received by AMA, we are repeating some information on the digitalization process of broadcasting in the districts of Tirana and Durrës. With the starting of digital broadcasting, residents… Continue Reading Information on the Digitalization Process of Audiovisual Broadcasts in the Regions of Tirana and Durrës
