Cyprus lacks transparency in media ownership
Cypriot citizens continue to not have direct access to up-to-date information on who owns the media
Cypriot citizens continue to not have direct access to up-to-date information on who owns the media
A leaked recording that appears to show senior officials discussing ways to bypass campaign spending limits and trade charitable donations for political access has triggered high-level resignations and a criminal investigation in Cyprus.
Please find below our findings for our Republic of Cyprus Media Ownership report for 2024: Alpha The TV channel Alpha Cyprus and online news portal Alpha News Live […]
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