‘Nowadays, news companies spend a lot of money covering international news. However, local news is more relevant to people’s lives and should receive more funding.’ To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Media
companies are spending a huge amount of money for servicing international
news
. There is a debate about whether local
news
should receive more funding because it is more related to local
inhabitants
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lives. My point of view is in the middle between these ideas. As a citizen, I always follow up on updated
news
in my country and
also
in my city. I would like to learn what municipality recently has built or opened new facilities
such
as theatres, parks, schools or leisure activities around me.
Additionally
, I would like to get some information about
news
such
as weather forecasting, and folks in my city who need help even if violent
news
to take precautions.
Therefore
, local
media
is important and they have to get enough money to stay alive.
However
, I believe that international
news
is as important as local
news
.
People
are aware of the
news
which has been occurring in the world via international channels
such
as tragic information
due to
war or natural disasters.
For example
, A big earthquake happened in February 2023 in the southeast of Turkey. There was a huge devastation and, unfortunately, lots of
people
lost their lives
due to
the collapsed buildings. The needs of surviving
people
have been informed through the international
media
. All countries gave their support after the earthquake for searching
people
and sheltering survivors. In conclusion, all the
media
sources are important for
people
. I firmly believe that the most important thing is that these companies whether local or international should give the
news
in a correct manner. That means they have to be independent and straightforward aspect. They have to have enough financial resources to be independent.
Therefore
, financial sources and funding should be shared
according to
their needs.
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