The trial of Joerg Kachelmann has been eagerly awaited in the German media: his weather forecasts were a popular nightly addition to the news bulletins on the country's public television network, ARD. Kachelmann, 52, was arrested and remanded into custody in March after his … [Read more...] about Media coverage could distort high-profile trial of TV weatherman
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Media experts argue environmental coverage driven by politics
As the second week of the Copenhagen summit continues, journalists have been swarming the Danish capital transmitting news back home for their domestic audience. Newspapers, Web sites, magazines, television and radio broadcasts have been devoting substantial amount of coverage to … [Read more...] about Media experts argue environmental coverage driven by politics
Austrian Play Blasts Media Coverage of Fritzl Incest Case
Addressing the large group of reporters in the audience on Monday, Feb. 23, Kramar started off the premiere of his play "Pension F" -- German for "F's Bed and Breakfast" -- by suggesting that all camera teams present should be locked into the theater's cellar. "And then we'll … [Read more...] about Austrian Play Blasts Media Coverage of Fritzl Incest Case
Estonia Needs More than a Good Show
When Estonia won the Eurovision Song Contest last year, former Prime Minister Mart Laar said that Estonia didn‘t need to knock at the door of Europe. He said the country would break in singing. In May 2002, Estonia became the first among EU candidate countries to host the … [Read more...] about Estonia Needs More than a Good Show
Wuttke: ‘China is not good at crisis management’
DW: What is your assessment about the current state of the Chinese economy, given the stock market volatility and weakening growth in China in recent months? Jörg Wuttke: Until recently, the Chinese stock market remained detached from the real economy. For many years, the … [Read more...] about Wuttke: ‘China is not good at crisis management’