The Polish public broadcaster TVP has demonstrated its new HbbTV app for Euro 2012, which kicks off tomorrow (June 8) in Warsaw.
Ukrainian pay-TV looks to the future
The television industry in Ukraine, including the cable sector, continues to be constrained by government regulations.
Chris Dziadul Reports: A sporting summer
Broadcasters across Central and Eastern Europe see this summer’s major sporting events as a golden opportunity to revamp their offers and in the process secure more viewers.
Russian DTH platform to close
The Russian pre-pay DTH platform Platforma HD and its sister service Platforma DV are to cease broadcasting on July 1.
Viacom inks Russian cable deal
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has entered into an agreement with National Cable Networks (NCN), Russia’s largest cable operator.
Czech TV continues HbbTV push
The Czech public broadcaster Ceske Televize (CT) has launched a special HbbTV application for the Euro 2012 championship.
DTT takes off in Ukraine
There were already over 250,000 homes in Ukraine receiving DTT services at the end of May, according to Viktor Galich, the CEO of the multiplex operator Zeonbud.
Russian sports rights battle intensifies
The Russian state broadcaster VGTRK has made a bid of $110 million (€88.2 million) for the rights to the Russian football Premier League for the next three seasons.
Samsung teams up with n
Samsung and the Polish DTH platform n have prepared a special offer for new customers.
Polish cablecos add Polsat channels
The Polish cable operator Vectra is to add nine channels from Polsat to its offer at the beginning of October.