Media Outlet Lithuanian regional news portal „Miesto naujienos“ Date of first publication 07/03/2024 Date of Latest Change 18/03/2024

3. Public Service Media

3.1. Public Service Media Mission, Governance and Independence

The Media Outlet shall describe its public service mission and the legal instrument on which it is based. It shall describe its governance structure, including the role of all relevant governance bodies or organisations (for example, regulator, supervisory board, government/parliament role). It shall state how its financial income is generated and what proportion of its financial resources are totally or partially provided by public funds. It shall state if both external and internal governance measures guarantee its editorial independence.

Is the Media Outlet a Public Service Media?

Yes

What is the public service mission for which it is responsible?

All information provided on the websites and social media channels of the municipalities, institutions, institutions, educational institutions, organizations, business representatives, members of the Seimas, politicians, political parties, city council members of the Republic of Lithuania - news is collected in one easy-to-navigate platform. Private persons can also publish news.

Your city's news feed can be easily customized. The reader selects the county, municipality, author of interest or popular topics.

Information is collected continuously and filled in on behalf of the authors or finally, company name and logo, person's name and photo, contact details, links to website and/or social accounts.

Is this governed by legislation?

Yes

What law or legal instrument specifies its role and responsibilities?

PUBLIC INFORMATION LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA

Provide a reference URL here.

https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/TAIS.29884?jfwid=1clcwosx33

What are the stakeholders with which it has formal relations, and what is the nature of the relationship?

The Lithuanian regional news portal „Miestos naujienos“ is a free and independent channel, the management of which belongs to private individuals and the companies they manage.

How is income generated?

The income of the Lithuanian regional news portal „Miesto naujienos“ is received from private public relations agencies and private businesses, publishing their press releases or performing other advertising actions.

What portion of income is public funds?

Public funds constituted 0% of income in 2023

Does the governance guarantee editorial independence?

No