Italy’s Piracy Shield could breach EU Digital Services Act
Piracy Shield, the new anti-piracy system implemented by the Italian communications regulator AGCOM has attracted the attention of the European Commission. … [Read More...]
Today’s News – As it Happens
Must carry introduced for Flemish media apps
The Flemish government is to require TV manufacturers to ensure their devices some with Flemish apps preinstalled. … [Read More...]
ProSiebenSat.1 secures Hollywood content deal with NBC Universal
German media group ProSiebenSat.1 has signed a wide-ranging, multi-year agreement with NBC Universal Global TV Distribution, bringing nearly 2,000 hours of Hollywood content to its platforms Joyn, Sat.1 and ProSieben. … [Read More...]
News Line
Icelandic partnership between Síminn and HBO
Síminn is to be a partner of Warner Bros. Discovery in Iceland under a new agreement.
Two arrested in Midlands streaming investigation
Two people in their 30s have been arrested in connection with an investigation into an illegal streaming service.
Media Tasting marks 10th anniversary in Stuttgart
German media congress Media Tasting celebrated its 10-year anniversary on 3 July 2025 in Stuttgart, drawing a record-breaking crowd of more than 350 industry executives and experts from media, politics, universities and creative sectors.
MPs to investigate children’s TV and video content
A new inquiry is to investigate the provision of children’s TV and video content in the UK.
DAZN picks up international rights to Serie A
DAZN has reached a new agreement that secures exclusive and non-exclusive rights to top flight football from Italy.
Vodafone adds FAST Channels to GigaTV, opens web access
Vodafone Deutschland is expanding its GigaTV platform by integrating FAST Channels for the first time.
Amazon’s Freevee to shutter next month
Amazon has confirmed the final closure of its ad-supported streaming service Freevee.
Arcom intervenes to stop retransmission of Russian channels
The French media regulator is to block and delist 19 official Russian media sites subject to direct or indirect sanctions.
BBC makes new statement on Bob Vylan Glastonbury telecast
The BBC will no longer broadcast “high-risk” acts during its coverage of music festivals.
Prime Video to distribute france.tv channels and content
Amazon Prime Video and France Télévisions has agreed to distribute the france.tv offering on Prime Video in France, starting today (July 3).
No UK levy on streaming services
The government has ruled out imposing a 5% levy on the UK subscriber revenues of streaming services.
CBS owner settles with Trump for $16 million
CBS News and its parent company Paramount has agreed a settlement with Donald Trump over the editing of an interview with his presidential rival Kamala Harris during the 2024 campaign.
People
Zattoo appoints Goce Nikoloski as Group Director Advertising Sales
TV streaming provider Zattoo has appointed Goce Nikoloski as its new Group Director Advertising Sales, a newly created position aimed at strengthening its international advertising business. … [Read More...]
Hynek Chudárek appointed director-general Czech Television
The Czech Television Council has elected Hynek Chudárek as the new director-general of Czech Television (ČT). … [Read More...]
Peter O’Kane to step down as BBC CTO
The BBC’s chief technology officer is to leave the BBC after 15 years. … [Read More...]
Central & East Europe
Canal+ Poland opens VOD library
Canal+ Poland has launched a new pilot that opens up its streaming service to viewers to watch selected content free of charge. … [Read More...]
Vectra Group to sell part of infrastructure to Polish Open Fibre
Poland’s Vectra Group has announced plans to sell its broadband infrastructure to the telecommunications wholesaler Polish Open Fibre (PŚO). … [Read More...]
Intelsat renews Hungarian DTH at 1 West
Intelsat has renewed its capacity agreement with 4iG Group’s Hungaro Digitel. The company provides direct-to-home satellite services in Hungary for One Telecommunication from the Intelsat 1West (1W) video neighborhood. … [Read More...]
TV
Ocilion expands pay-TV offering with new HD channel packages
Austrian IPTV provider Ocilion has launched three new thematic pay-TV packages - Film & Serie HD, Sport HD and Doku HD -, expanding its entertainment line-up for network operators in Germany and Austria. … [Read More...]
Exclusive: Mainstream Media expands FAST Channel reach at GoldStar TV anniversary
German media company Mainstream Media is adding its FAST Channels to further platforms as its first channel, Goldstar TV, celebrates its 25-year anniversary. … [Read More...]
IP Österreich rebrands as RTL AdAlliance in Austria
Austria’s advertising sales house IP Österreich has officially completed its integration into RTL AdAlliance, adopting the RTL corporate identity and operating henceforth under the international RTL AdAlliance brand. … [Read More...]
Editors’ Choice
LFP confirms details of new L1 channel
LFP Media’s general manager Nicolas de Tavernost has given details of the new L1 channel that will broadcast French top-flight football from the start of the new season. … [Read More...]
BBC to look at live events guidance after Glastonbury comments
The BBC says it regrets antisemitic sentiments made by the rap duo Bob Vylan during a live stream from the Glastonbury music festival. … [Read More...]
Strict conditions on DPG Media’s RTL Nederland purchase
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has cleared the acquisition of Dutch media company RTL Nederland by DPG Media. … [Read More...]
Long Reads
Interview: ORS Group and Insys Video Technologies combine as Big Blue Marble
ORS Group and Insys Video Technologies have announced the launch of a new joint brand identity.
NEM interview with Sanja Božić-Ljubičić and Ivan Ljubičić
Ahead of NEM Dubrovnik (9-12 June 2025), Broadband TV News spoke with Sanja Božić-Ljubičić, CEO, Pickbox, Mediatranslations, Mediavision, NEM and Ivan Ljubičić, Managing Director, Mediavision and NEM.
