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On 6 September 2019, the Luxembourg Government Council appointed Paul H. Lorenz as the new Managing Director of the Luxembourg Independent Media Authority (ALIA…
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RadioLux awarded transmission network 2
The L’essentiel-Radio application was selected ahead of the AirFM 24 proposalAt its meeting on 15 July 2019, the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Independent Media Authority (ALIA) decided to award transmission network 2 to the L’ess…
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Two candidates in the running
Response to ALIA’s call for tenders for transmission network 2Two applications were received by the deadline of 7 June 2019 following the call for tenders issued by the Luxembourg Independent Media Authority (ALIA) for the…
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On the morning of 2 May, as part of the investigation by the Luxembourg Independent Media Authority into RTL Lëtzebuerg’s refusal to broadcast political message…
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Media campaign for the European elections
29 April to 24 May 2019The media campaign for the European elections on 26 May 2019 is the first to take place under the aegis of the Luxembourg Independent Media Authority. Working c…
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Call for tenders for a regional radio station
Applications should be submitted to ALIA by 7 June 2019Today the Luxembourg Independent Media Authority (ALIA) issued a public call for tenders for a regional radio station (transmission network). Transmission netwo…
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A wide range of initiatives
First European Media Literacy WeekAt this first edition of European Media Literacy Week, which will be held from 18 to 22 March 2019, a variety of events are planned both in Brussels and at loca…
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Appointments to the ALIA Board of Directors
Marc Glesener becomes a new memberOn 17 January 2019, Marc Glesener joined the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Independent Media Authority (ALIA) for a five-year term. The former journalist…
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The website of the Luxembourg Independent Media Authority (ALIA) is now also available in English. This initiative reflects a growing demand from both media ind…
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Four new local stations
A dedicated country music station will contribute to the diversity of radio programming in LuxembourgFive applications were received by the deadline of 30 March 2018 following the call for tenders issued by the Luxembourg Independent Media Authority (ALIA) for…
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Call for tenders for local radio stations
Applications should be submitted to ALIA by 30 March 2018ALIA has been contacted on a number of occasions by individuals who have expressed an interest in running a local radio station in Luxembourg. Following an amen…
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Monitoring of programmes shown on RTL TVi, Club RTL and Plug RTL
ALIA will continue to perform its statutory duties and to deal with any complaints concerning the RTL Belux channels.The Luxembourg Independent Media Authority (ALIA) has learned from the press that the CSA (the regulatory authority for the French Community of Belgium) recentl…
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Age ratings for films in Luxembourg
ALIA now publishes the age ratings for all films released in cinemas in LuxembourgA database compiled by ALIA indicating the age ratings of all films released in cinemas in Luxembourg since the beginning of 2017 is now available to the public…
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ALIA reprimands Den Nol op de Kapp
The Authority criticises manipulative editing of audio and imagesOn 12 January 2017, the Luxembourg Independent Media Authority (ALIA) issued a reprimand against a report broadcast during the programme Den Nol op de Kapp on t…
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TopStar Radio awarded network 2
The German-language station was selected ahead of AirFM 24 and 7FMAt its meeting on 29 September 2016, the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Independent Media Authority (ALIA) decided to award transmission network 2 to the…
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A game changer
ALIA implements a platform to monitor programmesA new media solution will enable the Luxembourg Independent Media Authority (ALIA) to monitor television and radio services under its supervision more effective…
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Three candidates in the running
Second call for tenders issued by ALIA for transmission network 2Three applications were received by the deadline of 8 July 2016 following the call for tenders issued by the Luxembourg Independent Media Authority (ALIA) for t…
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ALIA reissues its call for tenders for a regional radio station
Applications should be submitted to the Authority by 8 July 2016In March 2016, the Luxembourg Independent Media Authority (ALIA) issued a public call for tenders for a regional radio station (transmission network). Although…
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Although the popularity of reality and talent shows is constantly on the rise, these formats are also highly controversial, especially when they involve teenage…
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Paving the way for a reform of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive
The European Regulators Group for Audiovisual Media Services (ERGA) is determined to strengthen protection for minorsA specialist ERGA working group has expressed concern that young people today have such easy access to potentially harmful audiovisual content. In its report to…
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On 11 January 2016, ERGA (the European Regulators Group for Audiovisual Media Services) published a statement in which the regulators call on all European Union…
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ALIA delivers its opinion on the plan to amend the shareholder structure of s.a. Radiolux
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Product placement in the spotlight
The European Platform of Regulatory Authorities (EPRA) met recently in NurembergThe European audiovisual regulatory framework is set to be overhauled in the near future. The information was confirmed by the European Commission representativ…
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Presentation of ALIA to the public
The Authority holds its first press conferenceOn 13 October 2015, ALIA invited the Luxembourg press to its premises to look back on its first 18 months of work as Luxembourg’s independent media regulatory a…
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In its decision of 8 September 2015, the ALIA Board of Directors held that the programme broadcast on Eldoradio on 5 July 2015 about the “Rock-a-Field” music fe…
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ALIA is online!
Welcome to the website of the Luxembourg Independent Media AuthorityThe ALIA website contains a wealth of information about the Authority’s tasks, areas of action, decisions and opinions. It will report on any developments in…
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ALIA issues a reprimand against RTL Radio Lëtzebuerg
The Authority concluded that the “Schueberfouer” programme was in breach of a number of rules in the area of advertisingIn its decision of 1 July 2015, the ALIA Board of Directors held that RTL Radio Lëtzebuerg had failed to ensure the integrity of programmes, given the lack of s…
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ALIA’s missions
An overviewThe Luxembourg Independent Media Authority (ALIA), a public administrative institution, was set up on 1 December 2013. It monitors the content of licensed telev…
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