Duma again recommends ORT renationalization. State broadcasting may be cut because of lack of funds. X. Russian Networks Race for the Sky. Far East radio broadcasting under threat. New satellite TV channel STS to launch in December.
Government repays debt arrears to media sector.
Azerbaijan I. Independent TV stations closed in licensing row. How Latvia pulled the plug on Russian public television. Appeal to take TV company off air turned down. Lithuania I. Law on national radio and television adopted. Ukraine I. Independent TV begins broadcasting on third channel.