Posted 12/22/2023, 1:00:00 AM
New Polish Government Overhauls State Media, Promises Nonpartisan Reporting
- New Polish government takes control of state media, changes state TV's main evening newscast
- Newscast renamed, opens by explaining need for change from previous government's propaganda
- First broadcast features budget debate, other impartial news from Poland and abroad
- Police guard state TV building as ousted party leaders protest changes
- New editorial team promises unbiased reporting starting Thursday after sudden management change