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Belgian Radio and Television
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Belgian Radio and Television

broadcasting system
Also known as: BRTN
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Belgium's broadcasting system is characterized by its public service orientation, catering to its diverse linguistic communities. The Flemish Radio and Television Network (VRT) serves the Dutch-speaking population, while the Belgian Radio-Television of the French Community (RTBF) broadcasts in French. These public service broadcasters operate autonomously, each managed by its own administrative council. Radio Vlaanderen International (RVI) also plays a role in representing the Flemish community. This structure reflects Belgium's linguistic division, with distinct public broadcasting entities for its major language groups.12

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  1. Belgium - Media and publishing
  2. broadcasting - Establishment of a public corporation or authority
  3. access to media - Public Service Media
  4. Fleming and Walloon
  5. broadcasting - Radio developments in other countries

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