The Greek incumbent OTE has renewed rights to continue broadcasting Formula 1 and Italy’s Serie A until 2017 and 2018 respectively.
Sky expands kids VOD
Sky has announced a major expansion in the amount of kids shows available on its connected TV platform.
BT Vision gets new iPlayer version
The BBC has upgraded the version of the iPlayer used by the old BT Vision set-top box.
Raduga TV operator set for bankruptcy
The Moscow Arbitration Court has received an application from DalGeoKom, the former operator of the DTH platform Raduga TV, to declare it insolvent.
Continued doubts over Telekom Slovenije sale
Although the Telekom Slovenije privatisation process is in its final stages, it is by no means a forgone conclusion.
Telekom falls behind in Romania
RCS&RDS and UPC have attracted the lion’s share of new fixed line broadband internet subscribers in Romania in the last two years.
Spanish broadcasters under investigation
The Spanish regulator CNMC has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the broadcasters Mediaset and Atresmedia.
Spotify launches video, announces content deals
WATCH VIDEO. Spotify has now launched its new streaming video service as well as adding new features to its audio offer including podcasts and Spotify Originals.
Sky Italia and Mediaset working on joint pay TV venture
Sky Italia and Silvio Berlusconi’s Mediaset are in exploratory talks to establish a joint pay TV venture, according to Corriere della Sera.
Sky Italia launches Online TV Box
Sky Italia has launched an OTT platform enabling viewers to access its premium service directly through the internet without the need for cable, satellite or IPTV.