Michael Bloomberg interested in acquiring WSJ: report Billionaire Michael Bloomberg, the owner of Bloomberg LP, is interested in acquiring either Wall Street Journal parent Dow Jones or the Washington Post, news website … Business • 23 Dec 22
Number of journalists jailed globally hits record high Iran's protest crackdown has pushed the number of journalists imprisoned worldwide to a record high of 533 in 2022, according to a report by Reporters … World • 14 Dec 22
Italy PM takes another investigative reporter to court Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is taking one of the country's best-known investigative journalists to court for alleged defamation, he said, in the second such … World • 22 Nov 22
Irish animation studio Boulder Media sold by Hasbro Toy giant Hasbro has sold one of Ireland's largest animation studios, Boulder Media, to the Australian-based Princess Pictures. Business • 02 Nov 22
Nearly 400 jobs to be cut at BBC World Service A total of 382 jobs at BBC World Service will be cut as part of plans to move to a digital-led service. World • 29 Sep 22
New online media regulator to hear complaints from 2024 A person should be able to complain directly to a new media regulator by the end of 2024 if they have concerns about a child's … Ireland • 20 Sep 22
Delay of Future of Media Commission report criticised It is understood that the report of the Future of Media Commission will go to Cabinet in two weeks' time. News • 21 Jun 22
Journalism mentoring scheme extends to Ireland The John Schofield Trust is extending its journalist mentoring scheme to the Republic of Ireland. Ireland • 02 Jun 22
Claire Byrne Live to end on Monday after seven years RTÉ One's Claire Byrne Live programme will have its final show on Monday 30 May. Ireland • 27 May 22
Channels and 1,000 jobs to be lost in latest BBC cuts BBC Four and CBBC will end as linear TV channels over the next few years as part of the latest round of cuts at the … World • 26 May 22
Unions say RTÉ breached policy on new appointment The RTÉ Trade Union Group has written to the Director General of the organisation accusing management of breaching policy in relation to a recent appointment. Ireland • 13 May 22
Social media threatening press freedom: Nobel laureate The rise of social media has allowed dangerous propaganda to flourish and left professional journalists facing constant threat of attack, according to Philippine journalist and … World • 04 May 22
RTÉ DG says licence fee system needs to be reformed The Director General of RTÉ Dee Forbes has said the broadcaster is not looking for a licence fee increase, but that the licence fee system … Ireland • 26 Jan 22
Industry body to promote radio established A new industry body to promote radio as a medium and to maximise its commercial appeal is being launched today. Business • 14 Oct 21
RTÉ News scoops three golds at IMRO Radio Awards RTÉ News has taken home three gold awards at the 2021 IMRO Radio Awards, amid 11 top prizes for the national broadcaster. Ireland • 02 Oct 21
Google to bring Google News Showcase to Ireland Google has signed agreements with seven Irish news organisations, including Celtic Media, The Irish Times, Iconic Media Group and The Journal, as part of a … Business • 24 Sep 21
Chess icon sues Netflix for 'Queen's Gambit' portrayal The world's first female chess grandmaster, Nona Gaprindashvili, has filed a $5 million defamation lawsuit against Netflix over a line in its The Queen's Gambit … World • 17 Sep 21
BBC reporter leaves Russia after credentials withdrawn BBC journalist Sarah Rainsford has left Russia after the government abruptly refused to extend her permission to work in a tit-for-tat row with Britain over … World • 31 Aug 21
Journalist and broadcaster Rodney Rice dies aged 76 The President and Taoiseach have led tributes to the journalist and broadcaster Rodney Rice, who has died at the age of 76 following a short … Ireland • 29 Aug 21
Axel Springer to acquire US news website Politico Axel Springer will acquire Politico in a deal that valued the US political news website at over $1 billion, according to a source familiar with … Business • 27 Aug 21
More men than women as guests on RTÉ shows - report A new report on diversity in RTÉ has found that, on average, more men than women participated in discussions on radio and television programmes during … Ireland • 26 Aug 21
BBC journalist told she must leave Russia The BBC's Moscow correspondent has said she was told by the Russian authorities that she "can't ever come back to Russia" after her visa was … World • 14 Aug 21
Polish parliament votes in favour of media reform bill Polish lawmakers have voted in favour of a bill that the opposition says aims to silence a US-owned news channel critical of the government, setting … World • 11 Aug 21
Trust in news media rose over past year, report finds Trust in news media increased over the past year and there was an increase in the number of people watching television news during the Covid-19 … Ireland • 23 Jun 21
UK set to regulate streaming services The British government plans to regulate streaming giants such as Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime in the same way as traditional broadcasters such as the … UK • 20 Jun 21
