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.
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.
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.