Rhaeto-Romanic radio and television must make savings
The Romansh radio and television station in Chur will have to tighten its belt next year. The board of directors has approved cost-cutting measures totaling 740,000 francs. These cuts will not have a direct impact on the programming of Radio e Televisiun Rumantscha (RTR).
The Board of Directors of SRG Svizra Rumantscha, chaired by former FDP National Councillor Duri Bezzola, announced on Monday that there is also no need to cut staff. However, RTR needs more money for the years 2011 to 2015 in order to ensure the current range of programming. If there is no increase, the smallest SRG broadcasting chain will have to cut back on programming and reduce the total of 126 jobs, the statement added.
RTR has 21 million francs at its disposal next year. However, radio and television programming, including the online presence, costs CHF 23 million. Financial reserves have been released to avoid a deficit of two million francs. RTR will also receive a special contribution from the SRG General Management. Savings have to be made in organization, administration, technology and special allowances for staff. The German subtitling of the "Cuntrasts" program will be discontinued.
RTR has 21 million francs at its disposal next year. However, radio and television programming, including the online presence, costs CHF 23 million. Financial reserves have been released to avoid a deficit of two million francs. RTR will also receive a special contribution from the SRG General Management. Savings have to be made in organization, administration, technology and special allowances for staff. The German subtitling of the "Cuntrasts" program will be discontinued.
