NUNS on contest results: Once again, not a dinar for media that Kragujevac residents follow
Kragujevac distributed 10.65 million dinars in this year's media competition, but the most influential local critical media once again remained without support, while funds were received by media without significant influence in the local community, as well as media from outside Kragujevac, and tabloids.
TL;DR
- Kragujevac distributed 10.65 million dinars in media funding, with 3.6 million dinars unallocated.
- Influential local critical media outlets, such as Glas Šumadije, Kragujevačke novine, and Pressek, did not receive funding.
- Funds were awarded to media with less local influence, including those from outside Kragujevac and tabloids.
- The Independent Journalists' Association of Serbia (NUNS) criticized the distribution, stating it financially exhausts independent newsrooms and does not reflect citizens' needs.
- NUNS also pointed out a lack of proper justification from the commission for projects not supported.