Albania has been selected to host the 12th Broadcasting Regulatory Authorities Forum (BRAF) of BSEC countries, following the successful 11th meeting held in Baku, which brought together media regulators from across the Black Sea region.
Albania has been announced as the host of the 12th meeting of the Broadcasting Regulatory Authorities Forum (BRAF) of Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) member states. The announcement was made during the 11th BRAF session, which officially opened in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Organised by Azerbaijan’s Audiovisual Council, the 11th BRAF meeting gathered approximately 30 senior officials and representatives from audiovisual media regulatory bodies across the region. Participants included delegates from Serbia, Romania, Greece, Albania, Bulgaria, Türkiye, Moldova, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. Officials from Azerbaijan’s State Committee for Family, Women, and Children’s Affairs, the Media Development Agency, and various media organisations also took part.
BRAF plays a vital role in fostering dialogue and cooperation among the broadcasting regulatory authorities of BSEC countries. The forum provides a platform for exchanging ideas, sharing best practices, and enhancing regional collaboration in the media sector.
The event in Baku reinforced the importance of strengthening media regulation and cross-border cooperation, with Albania now set to carry the torch for the next annual gathering.
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International financial leaders will discuss ways to restore aid to Syria during next week’s IMF and World Bank meetings.
A deadly attack at a cockfighting venue in coastal Ecuador has left at least 12 dead, with authorities investigating the scene for clues.
Colombia's president has suspended a ceasefire with a FARC offshoot after efforts to extend the truce failed, though peace talks remain on track.
A mob attack on an Ahmadi place of worship in Karachi has left one man dead, highlighting ongoing persecution of the minority group.
A Russian court has sentenced 19-year-old Darya Kozyreva to nearly three years in prison for protesting the war in Ukraine using poetry and graffiti.
International financial leaders will discuss ways to restore aid to Syria during next week’s IMF and World Bank meetings.
A deadly attack at a cockfighting venue in coastal Ecuador has left at least 12 dead, with authorities investigating the scene for clues.
Colombia's president has suspended a ceasefire with a FARC offshoot after efforts to extend the truce failed, though peace talks remain on track.
A mob attack on an Ahmadi place of worship in Karachi has left one man dead, highlighting ongoing persecution of the minority group.
A Russian court has sentenced 19-year-old Darya Kozyreva to nearly three years in prison for protesting the war in Ukraine using poetry and graffiti.
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