Media of the Tsaykin Republic

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The mass media of the Tsaykin Republic is heavily influenced by the government. Information in the Tsaykin Republic is relayed by means of television, radio, newspapers, magazines and the internet. Radio is the most popular form of media. Media outlets are regulated by the independent Supreme Mass Media Council.

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Tsaykin newspapers have relatively low circulation rates as a result of high newspaper prices and limited population. One study indicates that only 5 in 1000 people have access to newspapers. The two most popular daily newspapers are state-owned Mabat and the privately owned HaBaot (The Country). State controlled newspapers such as daily HaYomat HaTsaykin and weekly HaNedili are also highly circulated. Other newspapers include HaTabad and HaMashat. A weekly newspaper known as Beligot (Truth( is distributed free of charge near the capital city Batumi and is known for its negative views on the government.

Mabat has the highest circulation rate at 16,000. HaTabad comes second with 15,000, while HaNedili and HaArarat both have 10,000. Circulation is mainly confined to Batumi.

Most funding and advertising revenue is given to pro-government newspapers. However, the number of private newspapers with critical views of the government have increased significantly in recent years.

Radio[edit | edit source]

Radio programs are the most widespread form of media in the country. The most influential radio stations are state-owned, with most of the private radio stations having only a local audience. State-owned Tsaykin Radio is the most popular radio station in the country. It was established in 1932 and took up its current form after the merger of three other radio stations.

Television[edit | edit source]

The penetration rate of cable television in Batumi is roughly 30%. Tsaykin Television, established in 1971, is the Tsaykin Republic's only state-controlled television station. It is headquartered in Batumi. Approximately five privately owned stations are also headquartered in Batumi, including Shant (founded 2002) and Arkadiya (founded 2005, shut down 2019).

Internet[edit | edit source]

With only 4.8% of the population having access to the internet, the Tsaykin Republic's internet usage is among the lowest in Eurectipheria. According to a report released in 2007, the capital Batumi had the highest internet usage rate, standing at 37.7%.

There are no government restrictions on access to the Internet, however, opposition party members report that government intelligence agents monitor e-mail.