The Czech Radio and TV Council (RRTV) has granted MTV Networks Ltd licences to operate localised versions of MTV, Comedy Central and Viva in neighbouring Hungary.
Ariane flight V195 postponed
22.40 Europe/London, June 23, 2010 By
The Ariane launch V195 has been postponed, according to an announcement by Arianespace. Last night’s dual-payload Ariane 5 mission was carrying the Arabsat-5A and COMS satellites, and the heavy-lift Ariane 5 ECA and its two payloads remain in a safe mode on the Spaceport’s launch pad in French Guiana.
SES Sirius changes name – to Astra
19.17 Europe/London, June 23, 2010 By
Swedish satellite concern SES Sirius has rebranded as SES Astra. It follows the Luxembourg SES taking full control of the company and its 5 degrees East orbital slot in March.
RGB Networks buys RipCode
18.59 Europe/London, June 23, 2010 By
RGB Networks has announced the acquisition of mobile developer RipCode as the technology company looks to build its three-screen capability.
BNE association welcomes Digea
17.07 Europe/London, June 23, 2010 By
Digea, Greece, has just joined Broadcast Networks Europe (BNE), bringing the association´s membership to 13 companies. In BNE, broadcast network operators from 20 European countries have come together to create an association representing their industry’s interest vis-à-vis EU policy makers and stakeholders.
Arabsat 5A ready for launch today
14.25 Europe/London, June 23, 2010 By
The 51st Ariane 5 has rolled out to the launch zone at Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, clearing the way for this evening’s (June 23) liftoff with a dual-passenger payload of the Arabsat-5A and COMS satellites.
Liberty speeds up in CEE
11.10 Europe/London, June 23, 2010 By
Fierce competition amongst cable operators is providing residents of such cities as Bucharest, Budapest and Warsaw with much faster internet access speeds than in many Western European cities, according to Manuel Kohnstamm, MD public policy and communications, Liberty Global.
New movie pay channel for Russia
10.14 Europe/London, June 23, 2010 By
Russia is likely to see the launch of a new art house movie pay-TV channel by the end of the year.
Get launches Canal+ SVOD offer
10.12 Europe/London, June 23, 2010 By
Get is to add new video on demand content from Canal+ following a new agreement between cableco and premium channel.
Food Network launches in Benelux, Cyprus
10.05 Europe/London, June 23, 2010 By
Food Network is continuing its European roll-out by securing new launches in the Benelux region and into Cyprus. Food Network launches this week on Telenet’s digital TV platform in Belgium.
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