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Thursday, 13 April, 2000, 17:43 GMT 18:43 UK
Serb media defies government
![]() Studio B television has refused to pay a heavy fine
By Jacky Rowland in Belgrade
The alternative media in Serbia are once again in conflict with the authorities over a much criticised information law, which journalists say is designed to stifle reporting before elections due later this year. This week a television station - Studio B, and an independent news magazine, Vreme, have been convicted of breaking the law - which was introduced in Serbia 18 months ago - and have been fined heavily.
Confiscations Last month a number of radio and television stations came into conflict with the authorities over the use of frequencies. Police confiscated equipment from several stations, although some of this has since been returned. The situation of the alternative media will be raised during an opposition rally in Belgrade on Friday. Journalists and opposition leaders have accused the authorities of misusing the law to try to stifle the alternative media before elections due later this year. One small opposition party, the Democratic Alternative, has urged journalists to defy courts' decisions under the information law, arguing that paying fines merely helps the government stay in power.
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