SRI: Major cost-cutting measures at the SRG subsidiary
The deficit at Radio and Television of Italian Switzerland (RSI) is higher than expected. As a result, 10 million francs must be saved next year. Sixteen positions are under review.
The deficit at Radio and Television of Italian-speaking Switzerland (RSI) is higher than expected. For this reason, ten million francs will have to be saved in next year's budget. As of January 1, 2010, the entertainment program "La Tele", which runs throughout the day, will be cancelled, as RSI announced on its website on Tuesday. The production of in-house films and series will also be reduced. This should save a total of six million francs. Cuts will also be made to special programs and studio decor. Director Dino Balestra is quoted on the website as saying that there will be no mass redundancies at RSI. But in some cases there will be discussions about future roles. There are 16 jobs under review.
