Thousands in Prague Protest Czech Plan to Overhaul Public Media Funding

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Thousands of people rallied in Prague to oppose government proposals that would change how public television and radio are financed. The plan would substitute licence fees with allocations from the state budget. Critics warn this shift could leave broadcasters open to political influence and weaken their financial footing. Public media staff have announced a strike for November 3, followed by a bigger rally on November 15.

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