Helga Vlahović

Croatian journalist and producer

Helga Vlahović - Croatian journalist and producer
Born

1945
80 years ago

Died

February 27th, 2012
13 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Croatia

Links & References

Contributed significantly to Croatian journalism and television production. Worked as a journalist, producing numerous programs that shaped the media landscape in Croatia. Focused on important social issues and facilitated discussions through media platforms. Played a vital role in the development of public television in the country and was instrumental in the establishment of several cultural programs. Her efforts brought attention to various topics affecting society and promoted the arts.

Produced influential programs for Croatian television

Contributed to public broadcasting initiatives

Covered significant social and cultural issues

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