Russia is likely to see the launch of a new art house movie pay-TV channel by the end of the year.
History expands in Bulgaria
AETN UK’s History has extended its presence in Bulgaria by launching on Total TV.
Polish consolidation draws closer
Long awaited consolidation in the Polish electronic communications market may extend to the sale of EmiTel, the national transmission company at the forefront of the country’s transition to digital broadcasting.
On demand takes off in Poland
On demand is growing rapidly in popularity in Poland, with the public broadcaster TVP being the latest company to launch a service.
LoveFilm inks Warner Bros deal
Warner Bros Entertainment has signed a multi-layered UK film distribution agreement with the European film and TV subscription service LoveFilm.
UPC extend Polish VOD service
UPC Polska has extended its VOD service to the city of Kraków and nearby Wieliczka. As a result, it is now available to over 1.275 million households around the country.
Regulator unwilling to act over Czech mux
The Czech Telecom Office (CTU) is reluctant to remove unused channels on the country’s fourth multiplex, which is operated by the incumbent telco Telefónica O2.
Baltkom acquires smaller net
The leading Latvian cable operator Baltkom is to take over the smaller network Televideotikls (TVT) for an undisclosed fee.
Romanian IPTV/broadband market opens up
The Romanian incumbent telco Romtelecom will have to sell access to its infrastructure to other companies at 30% less than the current rate, following a decision by the regulator ANCOM.
Cyfra+ operator recruits new exec
Wojciech Swarc has been appointed the sales director of Canal+ Cyfrowy, whose interests include the Polish DTH platform Cyfra+.