Plans for VTV-Sever TV merger. Being a terrestrial station, it could be watched only in the Zilina region. Sever television had to stop its broadcasting due to financial troubles in 1997. Majsky's entry into the company took place in August and September 1996. The Sever-VTV merger is, according to Majsky, the only hope for VTV's survival.
Parliament sets up new media watchdog.
This step was urgent, as the council ceased to be able to adopt resolutions in December 1998.