Ukraine Registers NGOCenter: A Milestone for Online Media Growth

The National Council of Ukraine on Television and Radio Broadcasting has decided to register the Odesa-based NGOCenter for Public Investigations as an entity in the field of online media.

According to the CPI, this step is an important step in the development of the country's media space and has a significant impact on the activities of online media.

What does this decision mean for the media?

Registration of online media in Ukraine is regulated by the Law of Ukraine "On Media" and relevant regulations. According to the law, online media entities can register on a voluntary basis. Registration provides a number of benefits and imposes certain obligations on media organizations.

Advantages of registration:

• Official status: Registration confirms the legitimacy of the media and increases the trust of the audience.
• Legal protection: Registered media have a clear legal status, which helps protect their interests in case of disputes.
• Access to information: Registered media can receive accreditation for official events and count on facilitation of access to public information.

Responsibilities of registered online media:

• Disclosure of information: Registered online media are required to publish the following information on their website:
• Official name of the media outlet.
• Postal address, phone number and e-mail.
• Identifier in the Register of Media Entities.
• Compliance with standards: Media outlets must adhere to professional journalism standards and ethical norms.
• Responsibility for content: Registered media are responsible for disseminating truthful and verified information.

The journalists of the Center for Public Investigations tried to find out how the idea of creating a waste processing plant in Odesa is progressing. They went to the Dalnytsia Quarries landfill and made an investigative film about it.

Ірина Глухова