Brussels, 16/10/2003 (Agence Europe) - Following an in-depth investigation the European Commission decided that certain ad-hoc measures adopted during the 1990s to support the Italian and Portuguese broadcasters are in line with State aid requirements. The Commission ordered Member States in its communication of 17 October 2001 to explain how they intended to apply rules on state aid and funding of public broadcasters. Although countries are free to determine the extent of public services...