Croatia school shows abortion film

A Croation school has shown a filmed abortion to students and has received strong criticism. What implications for the media of the Mediterranean, if any? iWon - News

French vintners seek greater advertising freedom

French winemakers are campaigning for more freedom to advertise their products. How does this compare with other Mediterranean countries? MENAFN.COM - Middle East North Africa - Financial Network

Possibility of tax on mobile phone operators looms in France

The French may add a new tax on mobile phone service. How might this impact on media generally and what is the situation in other Mediterranean countries? Sharewatch - Online Share Dealing and Broker Telephone Trading Ireland - Irish Share Prices, UK Share Prices, US Stock Quotes

Distribution challenge for Mel GIBSON film in France

No film distributor in France has agreed to handle the GIBSON fillm "Passion". How does this compare with other countries in the Mediterranean? Hollywoodreporter.com

French film star family at war

The DEPARDUIEU father and son continue to fight one another, or so it seems. What are the implications of this for the media, especially film, of the Mediterranean? New Zealand News - World - French film star family at war

French cartoonist a possible Oscar winner

The director of the Triplets de Belleville has a chance to win an Oscar today. How will this be viewed by the rest of the Mediterranean? FOXNews.com - Foxlife - Offbeat French Cartoon Hopes for Oscar Gold

World Bank issues report on internet and trade development

The World Bank analyzes the impact of the internet on the development of trade. What is the impact for the Meditteranean?

Campaign Against Independent Media Launched in Mosques

The International Freedom of Expression Clearing House reports on a campaign against independent media, launched from mosques in Algeria. What have been the reacitons of other Mediterranean media? allAfrica.com: Algeria [press release]: Campaign Against Independent Media Launched in Mosques

Reporters Sans Frontieres condemns restrictive accreditation system for local correspondents of foreign media

The Paris-based organization criticizes restrictions on out-of-country media correspondents. In what ways are Mediterranean media affected by this? allAfrica.com: Algeria [press release]: RSF Condemns Restrictive Accreditation System for Local Correspondents of Foreign Media

Tunisia summit will announce foundation of a new Arab League including an Arab parliament and an Arab security council

The Tunis summit promises to announce details of a new Arab League. What are the Mediterranean media ramifications? Tunisia summit will announce foundation of a new Arab League, includes an Arab parliament and an Arab security council

New web site promoting tourism in rural Lebanon

USAID has funded a new wesbite trying to bring tourists to rural Lebanon. What impact does this sort of project on other media in the area? New web site promoting tourism in rural Lebanon

Turkey hosts conference on women in Middle East

Were any issues related to women and the media raised during this conference? For the Mediterranean, what are those issues?

"Babel of tongues" in covering football match in Tunisia

This is a first-hand look at the press room and journalists covering the Afircan Cup of Nations. What opportunities does this present to improve the process around the Mediterranean? Sports : Babel of Tongues in Tunisia

Tunisia approves second satellite network

Tunisia has approved a concession for a "V-sat" network in Tunisia. It is not clear what the impact on media will be. Any ramifications for the media of the region? allAfrica.com: Tunisia: Concession of VSat Telecommunications Granted

France seeks to protect young people under 16 from some radio programs

France seeks to protect young people under 16 from some radio programs

The Mediterranean is an earthquake center

Recent earthquakes have led people around the Mediterranean to think more about how they may or may not be related. What are the media of the Mediterranean doing to follow this story and to help their customers understand what is happening? :: Xinhuanet - English ::

New real estate newspaper to launch in Sweden

Metro has announced the launch of a new real estate newspaper in Malmo, Sweden. What are the implications of this kind of strategy for markets in the Mediterranean region? Here is the company's press release.

MIFED moves up schedule (Oct 2004)

MIFED [the international film and multimedia market - website] has moved its date earlier in the year. How much Mediterranean participation is expected? Hollywoodreporter.com

French broadcaster reports profit

Television broadcaster TF1 announced a rise in net income. What is the financial state of other television broadcasting operations around the Mediterranean?
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Cannes Film Festival fleshes out program (May 2004)

Perhaps the biggest media event each year in the Mediterranean is the Cannes Film Festival. How big a Mediterranean event is this? Does the Mediterranean get fair representation? Here is the link to the main website for the event. Cannes Film Festival