Da Vinci U is now available on the UPC DTH platform in Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania.
Chellomedia launches Film1/Sundance Channel
10.08 Europe/London, January 31, 2012 By
Chellomedia has announced that it will add Sundance Channel to its portfolio in the Netherlands as of March 1.
Current TV slot on the block
10.49 Europe/London, January 27, 2012 By
The Sky EPG position held by Current TV has been put up for sale. It follows the failure of the Al Gore-backed news and comment channel to reach agreement with BSkyB.
Sky Italia adds 13 in HD
09.43 Europe/London, January 27, 2012 By
Sky Italia is to add an additional 13 high definition channels to its programming packages from February 1, bringing the total number of channels broadcast in the format to 52.
Sundance Channel announces European pacts
09.25 Europe/London, January 26, 2012 By
AMC/Sundance Channel Global has announced agreements with platforms across multiple markets in Europe for launches of its networks and VOD services.
Cablecom to distribute all Swiss HD channels
09.14 Europe/London, January 26, 2012 By
UPC Cablecom has said it will distribute all six HD channels from the country’s public broadcasters from February 29.
German pubcasters seek HD cable carriage
08.54 Europe/London, January 26, 2012 By
German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF are seeking cable carriage for their 10 new HD channels, which will launch on April 30, 2012.
Debut for TV4 News
11.28 Europe/London, January 24, 2012 By
Sweden has its very own 24-hour news channel following the launch of TV4 News.
Ginx TV launches in Malta
11.11 Europe/London, January 24, 2012 By
Ginx TV has signed a distribution agreement with Malta’s Melita TV for distribution of its 24/7 video gaming TV channel to cable homes in Malta, from February 1, 2012 onwards.
France 24 in 235m homes
18.44 Europe/London, January 19, 2012 By
France 24 added another 33 million TV households during 2011, representing an increase of 22% in a single year.
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