CME’s Nova Group has confirmed that it will launch its fifth channel in the Czech Republic on July 14.
Viasat wins Olympics rights
MTG’s Viasat Broadcasting has secured the broadcasting rights to the 2014 Olympic Winter Games and the 2016 Olympic Games for the Baltic Republics.
Liberty eyes Polish expansion
Liberty Global is one of several companies expected to make a first-round bid next week for Multimedia Polska, Poland’s second largest cable operator.
Strong sales success in CEE
The Strong Group has announced that sales of its DVB-T HD receiver Prima V are already exceeding expectations in Poland and Hungary.
Euronews clone plans revealed
The Euroasian Economic Community (EAEC) has unveiled plans to launch a TV channel based on Euronews.
Rostelecom gains Interactive TV subs
The number of homes now receiving the national Interactive TV product from the Russian telco Rostelecom stands at 1 million, or 40% more than at the start of this year.
Miramax inks Russian SVOD deal
Miramax has entered into a multi-year subscription video on demand (SVOD) partnership with the Russian multimedia services company Stream, formerly known as Omlet.ru.
New recruit for Discovery CEEMEA
Richard Pembroke has been recruited to the Warsaw office of Discovery Networks CEEMEA, where he will work as a consultant.
Ukraine to fund cable expansion
Ukraine has approved a new bill that introduces a 3.5% surcharge on the fees charged by operators.
Russian telco rolls out digital TV
Russia’s MTS has announced the launch of digital TV services in 150 cities throughout the country.