Media Outlet Observatorul Prahovean Date of first publication 04/04/2025 Date of Latest Change 04/04/2025
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?
YesWhat is the public service mission for which it is responsible?
Observatorul Prahovean is a media institution frequently involved in information and awareness campaigns of public opinion regarding citizens' rights and freedoms, as well as in social, educational campaigns in the field of environmental protection and public safety.
Is this governed by legislation?
YesWhat law or legal instrument specifies its role and responsibilities?
Romanian Constitution and Law no. 544/2001 regarding the free access to public information in Romania.
Provide a reference URL here.
https://www.constitutiaromaniei.ro/
What are the stakeholders with which it has formal relations, and what is the nature of the relationship?
Observatorul Prahovean is founded and 100% owned by independent journalists from the local press.
How is income generated?
Observatorul Prahovean income is generated exclusively from online advertising on the owned platforms (website and social media channels).
What portion of income is public funds?
Observatorul Prahovean carried out advertising contracts with public institutions that generated revenues of less than 5% of their annual value.
Does the governance guarantee editorial independence?
YesState here in what way.
Observatorul Prahovean' journalists have full editorial independence in relation to advertising sources and public institutions.