Thousands of people gathered in Prague on Sunday afternoon for a Million Moments for Democracy demonstration in support of public-service media. Participants assembled at 4:00 p.m. at the Pražského povstání metro station, and the march headed toward the Czech Television building. forum24.cz ↗
The event followed the dispute over the government's proposal, which abolishes television and radio licence fees and shifts the financing of Czech Television and Czech Radio to the state budget. The organizers again called on the government to reconsider the move, and they are also demanding the removal of Culture Minister Oto Klempíř from office. The government defends the change by arguing that people and companies will no longer have to pay the fees and that it is neither a revolution nor an experiment. novinky.cz ↗
New information has clarified the shape of Monday's warning strike by employees of both media organizations. At Czech Television, it is expected to result in a one-minute delay to some programs, including news, current-affairs shows, and studio broadcasts for the football World Cup. Czech Radio announced a warning strike by part of its staff for Monday, June 22. According to earlier statements, the organizers' aim is not to shut down broadcasting but to draw attention to the impact of the financing change. irozhlas.cz ↗
At the same time, Czech Television warns that the shortfall in its budget could reach 1.75 billion crowns next year — according to other statements, as much as two billion. It says the cuts could affect sports, current-affairs programming, documentaries, and children's content. Culture Minister Oto Klempíř wants up to 21 billion crowns for his ministry in the 2027 budget, with the funds for Czech Television and Czech Radio to be allocated on top of that amount. In the Prachatice region, a separate matter remains Vimperk's plan to renovate the Steinbrener printing works and use it as a cultural and community centre. ct24.ceskatelevize.cz ↗
Demonstrators in Prague showed support for Czech Television and Radio
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Tisíce lidí vyšly do ulic Prahy na podporu veřejnoprávních médií
zpravy.aktualne.cz
| 16:28 21.06.
Další demonstrace na podporu médií: Milion chvilek chce konec Klempíře ve funkci ministra
novinky.cz
| 15:55 21.06.
Klempíř bude chtít zvýšit rozpočet kultury. Nad to mají být ještě peníze pro Český rozhlas a televizi
irozhlas.cz
| 17:40 19.06.
Klempíř bude chtít zvýšit rozpočet kultury k 21 mld., k tomu peníze pro ČT a ČRo
ceskenoviny.cz
| 16:46 19.06.
„Média nedáme.“ Milion chvilek pochoduje k České televizi
seznamzpravy.cz
| 16:46 21.06.
Tisíce lidí se sešly na podporu veřejnoprávních médií. Pochod zamířil k budově České televize
forum24.cz
| 16:31 21.06.
Milion chvilek opět v ulicích na obranu České televize. „Oto, zabal to!“ žádá
lidovky.cz
| 16:17 21.06.
Ani vteřina ticha: Jak bude vypadat stávka televize a rozhlasu
denik.cz
| 11:50 21.06.
Poslanci budou jednat o omezení obstrukcí, v plánu je i nový zákon o státních zaměstnancích
forum24.cz
| 10:18 21.06.
Milion chvilek svolal pochod na obranu České televize. Chce konec Klempíře
idnes.cz
| 09:00 21.06.
Kupka: Babiš mele o veřejnoprávních médiích nesmysly
novinky.cz
| 08:07 21.06.
Konec placení navíc. Hlavní argumenty pro televizní a rozhlasové poplatky lze snadno vyvrátit
lidovky.cz
| 00:00 21.06.
Klempíř chce zvýšit rozpočet kultury i peníze pro ČT a ČRo
denik.cz
| 17:36 19.06.
Může ještě Babiš odstoupit od zrušení veřejnoprávních poplatků?
respekt.cz
| 16:00 19.06.
V čem je Babiš z českých premiérů nejlepší? Kde má ODS ženy? A na co být hrdí!
zpravy.aktualne.cz
| 13:57 19.06.
Chcete podpořit stávku veřejnoprávních médií? Oblékni se jako my – do černé, píší organizátoři
forum24.cz
| 20:59 18.06.
Pondělní stávka nemá vypnout vysílání, ale upozornit na budoucnost lidí, říká odborář
idnes.cz
| 13:00 18.06.
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