Poland's State News Pulled from Air as New PM Promises Media Reforms
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State-run Polish news channel TVP Info pulled off air amid claims it had become too politicized under previous right-wing government
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Managers of public TV, radio, and national news agency fired by culture ministry under new PM Donald Tusk
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Critics say state media like TVP Info was propaganda outlet during last 8 years under Law and Justice party
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Tusk has promised more balanced media after becoming PM, parliament passed resolution to restore access to reliable information
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Law and Justice politicians call it illegal, harking back to communist times and dictatorship, while supporters gathered at public TV headquarters