On Tuesday, October 6th, 2020, the Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) organized a virtual discussion panel, titled “Advertisements for children, with children”. AMA’s priority is and has been child protection from harmful audiovisual content, with the majority of it consisting of commercial communications and advertisements. Some of the main commitments of the Authority are handling complaints… Continue Reading A virtual discussion panel on “Advertisements for children, with children”, organized by AMA
Today, on September 30th 2020, at noon, analog television broadcasting was terminated in 4 regions of the country, namely Elbasan, Shkodra, Lezha and Vlora. The switching from analog to digital broadcasting in these regions follows the digitalization process, which started in Tirana, Durrës, Berat, Korça and Fier regions. As was mentioned by AMA during the… Continue Reading Finalization of the digitalization process in Elbasan, Shkodra, Lezha and Vlora regions
By the State Agency on Children’s Rights and Protection and Audiovisual Media Authority The State Agency on Children’s Rights and Protection (SACRP) and the Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) condemn any form of child sexual abuse, in and outside their family circle. Sexual abuse is one of the most severe forms of violence against children. SACRP… Continue Reading JOINT PRESS RELEASE
Following the dynamics of COVID-19 spread in our country and mobilization to prevent and face potential consequences, you are kindly requested to broadcast the awareness raising audiovisual spot attached. AMA is firmly convinced that under these difficult and unprecedented circumstances and the future challenges for Albania, audio and audiovisual editorial offices will be professionally and responsibly… Continue Reading Awareness raising spot broadcasting
Following the situation and efforts to contain COVID-19 spread, the Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) reminds audiovisual subjects to show maximum responsibility for protecting staff, who work in recording and broadcasting studios and editorial offices. Under the current circumstances, studio audience in live or recorded TV programs is forbidden. No more than 2 people shall be… Continue Reading Announcement for audiovisual media on staff protection in editorial offices and studios
AMA extends their appreciation to audiovisual editorial offices for reporting and covering the COVID-19 situation. Information on the dynamics of the on-site situation and guidelines of health authorities and experts are an invaluable basis to notify and advise the public on the real situation and efficient solutions to their current issues. AMA calls for special… Continue Reading Announcement for audiovisual media on TV programs with live studio audience
For the most part, information and discussions in audio and audiovisual media broadcast content are related to the spread of COVID-19, public preventive measures, conditions and treatment of infected people, data by specialized institutions and experts, as well as statistics of victims at the global level among others. Since audio and audiovisual media play an… Continue Reading Announcement for audio and audiovisual media
On Wednesday, March 4th, 2020, the Audiovisual Media Authority organized a round-table on “Copyright in Audio and Audiovisual Broadcasts”, with the participation of representatives of the Ministry of Culture, SUADA, agencies ALBAUTOR, FMAA, AKDIE, Gramm – A, State Inspectorate for Market Supervision, National Cinematography Center, Central State Film Archive, Albatrade Plus, local and national audiovisual… Continue Reading AMA organizes a round-table on “Copyright in Audio and Audiovisual Broadcasts”
The digitalization process finalization in the largest regions of the country will be followed by Shkodra, Lezha, Elbasan and Vlora regions. The deadline set by AMA board since November last year was March 31st, 2020. For this purpose, the Audiovisual Media Authority organized a round-table on taking measures to terminate analog broadcasts in Shkodra, Lezha,… Continue Reading Round-table on termination of analog broadcasting in Shkodra, Lezha, Elbasan and Vlora allotments.
On the World Radio Day, AMA organized an event, titled “Radio Challenges in the Digital Era”. On Thursday morning, February 13th, 2020, AMA carried out a media event in its offices, titled “Radio Challenges in the Digital Era”, in the framework of the World Radio Day. The event was attended by representatives of radio, public… Continue Reading Radio Challenges in the Digital Era
