The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has reacted to the sudden suspension of Focus Media Group’s broadcasting in Albania, describing the situation as concerning.
In a post on platform X, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media emphasized that ownership and commercial disputes should not lead to the immediate interruption of media broadcasting.
The OSCE’s reaction comes after recent tensions, in which the country’s largest news television channel ceased broadcasting following a sudden intervention.
The situation surrounding the sudden disruption of operations of the Focus Media Group in #Albania is concerning. Property and business disputes should not lead to abrupt halting of media broadcasting.
— OSCE media freedom (@OSCE_RFoM) August 15, 2025
(BalkanWeb)
