Minister backs stronger support for media in smaller municipalities

Media outlets in smaller municipalities should receive stronger support, Bárður á Lakjuni, the minister for cultural affairs, told Kringvarp Føroya (KVF), which reported that he wants to change the media subsidy scheme.

Ten per cent of total media support will be set aside for local media. The category covers outlets headquartered in municipalities with no more than 10,000 residents.

Despite criticism, á Lakjuni said stronger support matters to smaller municipalities. He added that a media outlet’s location would not be the only requirement for receiving local media support.