Media in the Caropsyne Pontanore

The Caropsyne Pontanore has been consistently ranked highest in press freedom both within Thearea and around the world, but that has not stopped some Governments from attempting to influence some publications to communicate their message, greying the lines between free press and propaganda at times. There are over seventy newspapers spanning the political and language spectrum of the country, in addition to a further thirty-five magazines (like the Pontanore Cultural Review). All are registered with the Press Association of the Pontanore. Fornænda is home to the major Pontanore-wide papers, there are more localized gazettes in each state. The four major papers are:

• Caropsesci Libo Tribuna - moderate
• Eda Pontanoresca - moderate
• Eda Lampasarra - left-wing
• Gormelda-Zarpe - right-wing

Imprenta Pontanoresca, abbreviated IPC, is the national television and radio broadcaster providing news, cultural, and entertainment programming for the entire Caropsyne Pontanore. It operates 5 general television channels, an assortment of subscription-based channels, and programs 4 radio stations. IPC is financed through licenses at a rate of 205C per year. Terese Fento, Fornænda is the headquarters, but has additional studios in Polmona, Zarma, and Larima which alongside Pontanore-wide content also produce regional programming. It is a member of the Thearean Broadcasting Union.