STVR Moderator Returns to Air After Being Barred Over Fico Rally Appearance
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Television host Majtánová has returned to Slovak public television STVR after being temporarily removed from air for attending a political rally with Prime Minister Robert Fico. STVR initially imposed the ban citing concerns about appearing at a partisan political event, but has now lifted the restriction, stating they no longer view the gathering as a party political function. However, SME's investigation suggests the event was closely aligned with the governing party, raising questions about the broadcaster's editorial independence and the consistency of its policies regarding journalists' political activities.