Russia’s CTC Media has appointed Nikolay Surikov as its new CFO.
Volia faces legal challenge
A body responsible for municipal enterprises (KZHSE) has filed a law suite in the Kiev Economic Court against Volia, Ukraine’s leading cable operator.
New channel for Xtra TV
The Ukrainian DTH platform Xtra TV will launch a new proprietary channel tomorrow (Tuesday, October 2) on a trial basis.
TVN holds back on HbbTV
The Polish national commercial broadcaster TVN has decided not to provide HbbTV services for its viewers for the foreseeable future.
Orion Express set for Horizons 2
The Russian DTH platform Orion Express is finally expected to start using Intelsat’s Horizons 2 satellite this October.
Hungary makes digital dividend move
Hungary has begun to realise the digital dividend in the 760-862 MHz frequency band in accordance with a European Union resolution.
Chris Dziadul Reports: Satellite surprises
If you thought the DTH market in Central and Eastern Europe was starting to consolidate – think again.
Ringier exits Swiss Teleclub
The Zurich-based publishing company Ringier has decided to sell its 33.3% stake in the pay-TV operator Teleclub for an undisclosed fee.
Russia sets broadband target
Russia would like to see broadband services accessible to 95% of its population by 2015.
TVP shows its ambition
The Polish public broadcaster TVP has discussed its plans to launch more thematic services, one of which will be a children’s channel.