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Radio Television of Serbia (RTS) has announced a competition for the positions of Editor-in-Chief of the Cultural and Educational Program and Editor-in-Chief of the Drama and Domestic Series Program, who will be appointed for a period of four years. The deadline for applications is 30 days from today's date (July 17, 2026).

The Ministry of Information and Telecommunications (MIT), in response to a request from Radio-Television of Serbia (RTS), stated that it believes there is a "legally sound interpretation" according to which the members of the Board of Directors (BOD) of public services continue to operate until the appointment and assumption of office by new members.

The company Infomačva received the most funding in the competition for project co-financing of media content in Šabac – 6.6 million dinars, as stated in the resolution published today by this local government.

The council will have to make decisions on a number of important issues, including announcing public competitions for the appointment of new members to the boards of RTS and RTV, as well as resolving complaints against broadcasters that have been sitting unresolved for months.

Record levels of physical violence against journalists, death threats, and online smear campaigns, rooted impunity, and strong political control over the media landscape – press freedom in Serbia is in an increasingly deep crisis, while the space for independent journalism is rapidly shrinking.

Journalism is not only a guardian of democracy but also a public good that brings measurable social and economic benefits, according to the report "The Value of Journalism" published by UNESCO, DW Akademie, and the International Fund for Public Interest Media. The report provides an overview of the latest research showing that quality, independent journalism is a key factor for economic development, national security, democratic governance, and effective response in crises.

Out of 159 announced competitions for project co-financing of media content in Serbia, 144 have been completed, in nine cases the legal deadline for making a decision on the allocation of funds has expired, and the process is still ongoing for six competitions that were announced later.

The Council of the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media (REM), after the return of four elected members who had previously resigned, now consists of a total of eight members, which is one less than anticipated. While awaiting the election of the ninth member from among the candidates representing national minorities, the Council of REM will operate with the following composition: Stevica Smederevac, Milan Petković, Miloš Garić, Snežana Miljković, Dubravka Valić Nedeljković, Ira Prodanov Krajišnik, Mileva Malešić, and Rodoljub Šabić.