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Nearly half of Ukrainians believe United News telethon serves no purpose — survey

Approximately half of Ukrainians believe that the United News telethon has become irrelevant, according to a survey published on Sept. 9.

9 September 2024, 09:17 PM

European Federation of Journalists calls on Ukraine to revise or shut down news telethon

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) has urged Ukrainian authorities to revisit the format of the United News telethon or consider discontinuing it altogether, in a press release published on May 13.

14 May 2024, 01:36 AM

US State Department flags limiting press freedom in Ukraine's 'United News' telethon

The U.S. Department of State has highlighted concerns regarding the national telethon "United News" in its 2023 human rights report, noting potential violations in Ukraine.

24 April 2024, 01:49 PM

United News telethon TV channels granted critical status, staff conscription deferral rights

The TV channels participating in the United News national telethon have officially had their status confirmed as “critical for the functioning of the economy and ensuring the well-being of the population during the special period,” according to the orders of the Culture Ministry, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reported on April 8.

8 April 2024, 06:02 PM

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