The Polish movie channel Kino Polska TV has acquired a majority stake in Stopklatka, the oldest and one of the most popular film portals in the country, for an undisclosed […]
Major Polish cable deal on the horizon
The long-awaited consolidation among Poland’s largest cable operators may soon be about to get underway, with Aster being acquired by Vectra. Should a sale be concluded, it would create the […]
Fifth Czech DTH platform mooted
Preparations are well under way to launch what will be the Czech Republic’s fifth DTH platform.
MTG consolidates in Ukraine
MTG has completed the acquisition of a further 35% of Viastrong Holding from Strong Media Group for an undisclosed fee.
Greek TV ad tax criticised
The decision by Greece to impose a 20% tax on TV advertising has been criticised by the Association of Commercial Television in Europe (ACT).
More HD for Cyfra+
The Polish DTH platform Cyfra+ has added TVP HD and BBC HD to its offer.
UPC extends Fiber Power in Poland
UPC Polska has extended its ultra-fast internet offer Fiber Power 120 to the cities of Kraków, Wieliczka, Starogard Gdanski and Brzeg.
Czech Republic starts 3D broadcasts
UPC and SAT Plus have begun regular broadcasts in 3D in the Czech Republic. As of June 8, viewers of the HD+ channel, which is operated by SAT Plus and […]
Piracy dogs Ukrainian cable
Piracy continues to be a major problem in Ukraine’s cable industry, with only around 40% of its 700 operators owning a licence.
UPC/Antenna Hungária play down 3D
BUDAPEST BUSINESS BREAKFAST: UPC DTH, which provides satellite services in Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania, has no plans to introduce 3D services in the near future.