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EU official Maja Smrkolj confirmed that Brussels is closely tracking personnel and structural changes within the Adria News Network following reports of its impending sale.
Non-governmental organizations from Serbia have called on authorities in Luxembourg to launch an investigation into the takeover of Adria News Network. Serbian Prime Minister Brnabić criticized the NGOs for their request.
The European Democratic Party has expressed concern over Alpac Capital's acquisition of Adria News Network, emphasizing that independent Serbian voices must remain free. They highlighted worries about media ownership concentration.
The owner of Alpac Capital, Pedro Vargas Santos David, was registered as the CEO of all of Adria News Networks (ANN) independent media outlets, United
Alpac Capital has reached an agreement to acquire Adria News Network media, including N1, prompting concerns about 'neutral journalism' and a pledge from N1's editorial team not to allow changes to its editorial policy.
The 'Nezavisnost' union at N1 and Forbes Serbia announced it is closely monitoring the situation regarding the change in ownership structure of the Adria News Network media group, expressing significant attention and concern.
Adria News Network and Igor Bozic have reached an agreement for the mutual termination of his employment. The details of the agreement were not immediately disclosed.
Questions are being raised about the future of Adria News Network media and N1's commitment to independent and professional journalism, with an explanation expected regarding the dismissal of Igor Božić.
N1's legal representative has been changed at the Serbian Business Registers Agency as part of implementing a unified corporate governance system within Adria News Network (ANN).
Recent restructuring decisions within United Group saw media outlets like N1 and Nova transferred to a newly formed company, Adria News Network, reportedly without the consent of minority shareholders.
Serbia's Competition Commission has officially approved the sale of media holdings belonging to the United Group, part of the Adria News Network.
Luxembourg-based United Media Group is selling its channels broadcasting in the former Yugoslavia, including Adria News Network, to Portuguese investment fund Alpac Capital, which is reportedly close to a political leader.
The new owner of Adria News Network has dismissed Amir Zukić, the director of N1 BiH, continuing a wave of personnel changes in leading regional media outlets.
Reporters Without Borders expressed concern that the sale of Adria News Network (ANN) could lead to political influence on media. They are calling for full transparency in financing and the establishment of binding guarantees.
Alpac Capital and United Group have announced an agreement for the sale of Adria News Network, which includes N1 and other regional media outlets in five countries of the former Yugoslavia. The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and its regional members have expressed concern over the acquisition.
Reports indicate that the owners of Euronews are set to acquire N1, Nova, and other regional media outlets, while Adria News Network (ANN) stated it would not comment on market speculation and its newsrooms would continue as usual.
Brent Sadler, Chief News Executive of Adria News Network, stated to Nova daily newspaper that management is committed to protecting editorial independence.
Brent Sadler, Executive Director for News at Adria News Network (ANN), has been registered as the legal representative for Serbian media outlets Nova.rs, Nova newspaper, and Radar weekly.
Brent Sadler, a former CNN reporter, has been appointed Chief Executive News Editor at Adria News Network (ANN), holding a special meeting with N1 leaders in his new role.
The Sector for European Integration and International Relations Monitoring welcomed the Commercial Court's decision to freeze ownership and management changes at the broadcaster amid concerns over media independence.
The manager of Alpac Capital, owner of Euronews, is the new CEO of Adria News Network's media companies. He assumes control before the purchase is approved by regulators, causing concern among journalists.
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and two media freedom organizations have called on the European Media Services Board and the European Commission for full transparency regarding the acquisition of Adria News Network.
The current leadership of Adria News Network (ANN), which includes N1 and Nova S televisions, has neither adopted nor announced any changes regarding a merger of the two television stations.
Minority shareholders of Vijesti have stated that the sale of the media outlet as part of the Adria News Network package was neither agreed upon nor finalized, vowing to defend Vijesti again.
Market speculation suggests that the owners of Euronews are looking to acquire N1, Nova, Danas, and Radar, with Adria News Network stating it continues to operate as usual amidst these rumors.
Brent Sadler, CEO of Adria News Network, stated that he would publicly speak out if anyone attempted to influence editorial content, emphasizing his commitment to journalistic integrity.
Brent Sadler has been appointed as the new director of N1 Television and co-director of Nova.rs, replacing Igor Božić, who has been removed from his position as legal representative. The 'Nezavisnost' union at N1 and Forbes Serbia has expressed serious concern over Božić's dismissal, which is part of a new corporate governance system within Adria News Network.
Civil engineer Danijel Dašić has expressed concern in an open letter to the new Board of Directors of United Media and Adria News Network (ANN) regarding the political connections of the new media leadership, citing a significant reputational risk.