Greek court orders state broadcaster reopened, PM offers reshuffle
A Greek court on Monday suspended the government's shock decision to shut down state broadcaster ERT and ordered it reopened until a new national media body can be set up.
Greece faces general strike amid fury over state TV closure
Greek unions plan a 24-hour general strike Thursday, amid a storm of protest over the government's decision to shut down public broadcaster ERT as part of sweeping cost-cutting measures.
US moves help Iranians get on line but hit economy
The US is making it easier for information-hungry Iranians to get on the Internet and use social media, but has also slapped new sanctions on the economy that could make their lives more painful.
Venezuela accuses CNN of seeking to foment coup
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Monday accused US-based news network CNN en Espanol of working to promote a coup d'etat as part of a wider media war against his socialist government.
Kazakhstan media should have own opinion on international scandals: expert
Kazakhstan media has to form up its own policy and position when covering international scandals that allegedly involve Kazakhstan citizens: President of Kazakhstan Press Club.
Cricket: TV networks tussle for Australian rights
Australia's Ten Network television has offered Cricket Australia Aus$500 million (US$505 million) in cash for coverage rights over the next five years.
Astana Media Center caught fire had 800 evacuated, but many TV channels kept operating in burning building
The investigation into the fire is currently underway to find out its causes.
Tengrinews TV to be launched in Kazakhstan
Internet television Tengrinews TV, a new project of Alash Media Group media holding, was presented at the international exhibition Internet Avenue-2013 in Almaty.
11th Eurasian Media Forum to cover regional situation after troops withdrawal from Afghanistan
The 11th Eurasian Media Forum will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
China foreign news ban criticised by media group
A press freedom group Thursday criticised a ruling that bans Chinese journalists from quoting foreign news outlets without permission, a move that further tightens Beijing's control of the media.
Online pictures of dead birds spur China flu openness
Photos of 10 dead sparrows on a Chinese pavement which went viral on social media and drew a swift official response show how hard covering up a bird flu outbreak would be in the Internet age.
Britain tries to reassure bloggers on new press rules
The British government has insisted that bloggers and posts on social media would not be caught by a new system of press regulation, but campaigners warned the new rules could be open to interpretation.
Glimmers of hope for troubled US newspapers: study
The US newspaper industry is seeing some glimmers of hope after being battered for years.
Australia defends media reforms amid 'Stalinism' claims
Australia defended proposed media reforms arising from Britain's phone-hacking scandal Wednesday after a heated backlash from Rupert Murdoch's local operations, which labelled them dictatorial.
Kazakhstan MP suggests axing private journalism schools
Majilis deputy Aldan Smaiyl has suggested to axe journalism schools in private universities and open one media institute instead.
Venezuela slams media 'lies' about Chavez
The Venezuelan government lashed out Friday at a wave of rumors about the fate of ailing President Hugo Chavez, branding it "psychological warfare" aimed at destabilizing the nation.
London High Court bans deals with Internet media owned by Ablyazov
Pursuing the lawsuits filed by BTA Bank against its former head Mukhtar Ablyazov, the London High Court has expanded the list of his assets and companies banned from any transactions.
Kazakhstan TV-channels will be available in 110 countries
Kazakhstan TV channels will be available at the territory of 110 countries and the presence of the printed media on the Internet will reach 95 percent of their total number: expert.
Shocked world media speculates on pope's successor
The world's media Tuesday speculated on whether the next pontiff may come from the developing world, while paying mixed tributes to Pope Benedict XVI following his shock resignation announcement.
Social media stirs Super Bowl ad buzz
This Sunday, nearly 180 million Americans will settle in front of TV sets with beer and chicken wings and, over four hours, watch commercials interrupted by an American football game.