MTV is rebranding its high definition channel MTVNHD as MTV Live.
New Russian ‘revolution’ under way
09.05 Europe/London, February 8, 2012 By
The leading Russian DTH platform Tricolor TV has declared what it describes as a ‘content revolution’.
Ginx TV inks Slovenian deal
08.08 Europe/London, February 8, 2012 By
The 24/7 international video gaming channel Ginx TV has signed an agreement with the Slovenian incumbent telco Telekom Slovenije.
More Comedy for Russians?
11.42 Europe/London, February 7, 2012 By
Russia could see the launch of a localised version of Comedy Central in the first quarter of this year.
Nick Jr to launch in Israel
11.29 Europe/London, February 7, 2012 By
Nick Jr today makes its debut in Israel through a new agreement with cablenet HOT.
Polsat signals sports channel changes
11.14 Europe/London, February 3, 2012 By
Poland’s Polsat is making a number of important changes to its sports channels.
Eurosport inks Russian mobile TV deal
11.16 Europe/London, February 2, 2012 By
Eurosport has extended its partnership with Russia’s MTS, thereby providing the latter’s mobile TV subscribers with access to Eurosport and Eurosport 2.
CTC Media increases Kazakhstan presence
10.59 Europe/London, February 2, 2012 By
Russia’s CTC Media, which is backed by Modern Times Group (MTG), has signed an exclusive long-term agreement with Central Asia Media Distribution.
UPC Romania looks East
10.19 Europe/London, February 2, 2012 By
UPC Romania has added a new package known as Bollywood to its offer.
Crime & Investigation widens Polish reach
10.00 Europe/London, February 2, 2012 By
Crime & Investigation Network has secured carriage on the Polish DTH platform n.
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