Russia may shortly see the launch of a privately owned DTT multiplex.
History widens Baltics reach
A+E Networks has launched History on Viasat in the Baltics.
Vectra eyes major acquisition
Poland’s second largest cable operator Vectra is seeking to buy a stake in Netia, the country’s leading alternative telco.
Slovak Telekom opens up OTT service
Slovak Telekom has made its OTT multiscreen TV service Magio GO available to all internet users rather than just those subscribing to its Magio digital TV offer.
Volia to launch movie channels
The leading Ukrainian cable operator Volia is to launch a package of five proprietary movie channels on August 1.
New Czech station launches
The new Czech station TV Praha has made its debut, employing frequencies previously used by TV Metropol.
MTS consolidates in Moscow
The Russian telco MTS is to combine its operations with the fixed line business MGTS in Moscow and Moscow region.
RTL looks to European justice
RTL is planning to contest Hungary’s controversial new ad tax law in the International Court of Justice in The Hague, according to Andreas Rudas, VP, regional operations & business development […]
Polish cablecos gain market share
Poland’s five largest cable operators all saw their share of the fixed-line internet market grow in 2013.
Pressure grows on RTL Klub
The Hungarian government is seeking to close a loophole in the controversial new ad tax law that would have benefited RTL Klub, the country’s leading broadcaster.