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Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government

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The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, established following the 1997 handover from Britain to China, operates under the “one country, two systems” principle with executive authority vested in a Chief Executive appointed by Beijing’s State Council after selection by a 1,500-member Election Committee. The Chief Executive leads an executive-dominated system alongside the Chief Secretary for Administration, Financial Secretary, and Secretary for Justice, who oversee 15 policy bureaus. While officially responsible to the Legislative Council for enacting laws and approving spending, the government maintains substantial autonomy over Hong Kong’s internal affairs, though Beijing controls defense and foreign policy. Since 2020, the national security law has significantly expanded the government’s powers to prosecute dissent, criminalizing secession, subversion, terrorism, and collusion with foreign forces, leading to hundreds of arrests and the closure of pro-democracy outlets.

Barbados Government Information Service

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The Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS) serves as the official communications arm of the Barbados Government, responsible for disseminating public information to news media and the general public. The department was established in 1958 in response to the need to inform and educate citizens about government activities. Over the decades, BGIS has evolved from a basic information management function into a comprehensive news and public relations agency that influences public opinion on governmental and national matters. Headquartered at Old Town Hall, Cheapside, the service is led by a Chief Information Officer who oversees the department’s role in highlighting government policies, plans, programmes, and projects to the Barbadian public and media outlets.

Government of Uganda

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The government of Uganda operates as a presidential republic under the Constitution adopted on October 8, 1995, establishing a system where the president serves as both head of state and head of government. The current president, Yoweri Museveni, has served since 1986 and was most recently reelected to a sixth term in January 2021 following constitutional amendments that removed presidential term limits in 2005 and the age limit of 75 years in 2017. The president appoints the prime minister with parliamentary approval and serves as the leader of the government in Parliament. Legislative power is vested in a unicameral Parliament comprising directly elected constituency representatives, as well as special seats rese

Government of the Hellenic Republic

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Greece operates as a parliamentary republic with executive power shared between the president and the government. The Government of the Hellenic Republic directs national policy through a 20-member cabinet officially called the Ministerial Council. The president appoints the prime minister, who must maintain the confidence of parliament. Headquartered at Maximos Mansion in Athens, the government functions through multiple specialized bodies, including the Committee on Institutions and the Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defence. This system balances centralized authority with democratic accountability to the Hellenic Parliament, creating a governance framework that manages both domestic and international affairs.

All-Russia State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company

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The All-Russia State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company (全俄国家电视广播公司), or VGTRK, is Russia’s largest state-owned media corporation, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Moscow. The broadcaster operates five national television channels, including Rossiya 1 and the 24-hour news channel Rossiya 24, along with six radio stations and 89 regional networks broadcasting in 54 languages across Russia. VGTRK also runs the international channel RTR Planeta, which reaches audiences in the United States, Europe, and China. During Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the broadcaster has been accused of spreading propaganda and disinformation. Unlike RT, VGTRK primarily targets domestic Russian audiences. The European Union sanctioned the company in July 2022, and YouTube blocked its channels in 2022 and 2024.

Uganda Communications Commission

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The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is a regulatory body for telecommunications, broadcasting, and communications infrastructure established under the Uganda Communications Act No. 1 of 1997 and the Electronic Media Act of 1996. The commission oversees telecommunications, data communications, broadcasting, postal services, radio communications, and infrastructure services across Uganda, while also licensing cinemas and video libraries. As a government-owned statutory body, the UCC has ordered internet shutdowns and social media blocks during elections and requires licensing for online publishers. The body has been criticized for using its ostensibly regulatory role to conduct censorship through penalizations over broadcast standards and onerous registration requirements for online outlets.

Ministry of ICT and National Guidance

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The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance in Uganda, also known as the ICT Ministry, is a cabinet-level ministry established in June 2006 to provide strategic leadership, coordination, and advocacy in formulating policies for Uganda’s information and communication technology sector. The ministry operates through six departments, including communication and information dissemination, national guidance, and digital transformation coordination. The ministry oversees key agencies, including the National Information Technology Authority, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), and the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation.

Ministry of Tourism Cambodia

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The Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia oversees the development and promotion of the kingdom’s tourism sector, managing everything from cultural heritage sites like Angkor Wat to community-based ecotourism initiatives and coastal destinations. The ministry regulates tourism operations, coordinates with provincial authorities, and works to balance conservation with visitor access at Cambodia’s archaeological and natural sites. It maintains the official tourism portal at tourismcambodia.org and operates tourist information centers nationwide. The ministry also facilitates international cooperation on tourism development, manages filming permits for heritage sites, and promotes Cambodia as a tourism destination.

Hungarian Media Services and Support Trust Fund (MTVA)

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The Hungarian Media Services and Support Trust Fund (MTVA), established on January 1, 2011, is Hungary’s state-owned fund company under the National Media and Infocommunications Authority. Parliament passed the law creating MTVA in December 2010, consolidating four public broadcasters—Magyar Rádió, Magyar Televízió, Duna Televízió, and Magyar Távirati Iroda—under its management. In July 2015, these entities were merged into a single organization called Duna Médiaszolgáltató, with MTVA maintaining control over funding and operations. Based in Budapest, MTVA holds membership in the European Broadcasting Union. However, a 2019 European Federation of Journalists report concluded that “public service media have been deformed into state media” and found “no transparency around the funding or work of the public broadcaster.”