Another translation for the A&N audience by yours truly. This time from a very biased source [A] that I strongly disavow. Anyway,
27.10.2024

A Radio Liechtenstein microphone (picture alliance / KEYSTONE / GIAN EHRENZELLER)
The small political party "Demokraten pro Liechtenstein" argued in its initiative that the free-of-charge radio channel costs almost 4 million Francs [translator's note: ~4.2 million EUR / 4.6 million USD] of government funding. This corresponds to 70 percent of the total available media budget.
The government of Liechtenstein warned about the abolition of the public broadcaster in the country: An important and trustworthy source of information for shaping opinions gets lost. Also, it is doubtful whether a private broadcaster can be run in a financially viable way in a tiny state with roughly 40,000 inhabitants.
Referendum successful
Liechtenstein must shut down its public broadcasting
In Liechtenstein, "Radio Liechtenstein" as the sole state channel is getting shut down. According to a government statement, a public referendum on the shutdown got 55.4 percent agreement.27.10.2024

A Radio Liechtenstein microphone (picture alliance / KEYSTONE / GIAN EHRENZELLER)
The small political party "Demokraten pro Liechtenstein" argued in its initiative that the free-of-charge radio channel costs almost 4 million Francs [translator's note: ~4.2 million EUR / 4.6 million USD] of government funding. This corresponds to 70 percent of the total available media budget.
The government of Liechtenstein warned about the abolition of the public broadcaster in the country: An important and trustworthy source of information for shaping opinions gets lost. Also, it is doubtful whether a private broadcaster can be run in a financially viable way in a tiny state with roughly 40,000 inhabitants.
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