Slagr TV (‘Hit TV’) has become the latest Czech TV station to introduce HbbTV.
Telia consolidates in Lithuania
Telia’s Lithuanian subsidiaries Teo, Omnitel and Baltic Data Center have been merged into a single company named Telia Lietuva.
Orion Express growth continues
The Russian DTH platform Orion Express saw its subscriber base grow by 5% in 2016 to 2.953 million.
Moldova assesses DTT transition progress
Moldova’s Ministry of Information Technology and Communications has submitted a report to the government on the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting.
Russian TV station dispute erupts
The Russian broadcaster VGTRK (RTR) has filed a lawsuit against First Channel. World Network, a service owned by its competitor Channel One.
Slovenia’s Pro Plus in the dock
The Slovenian Competition Protection Agency has initiated proceedings against Pro Plus, the country’s largest broadcaster, for abusing its dominant market position.
Chris Dziadul Reports: CEE TV investment concerns
Is foreign investment in Central and Eastern European broadcast media under threat?
Eleven Extra widens Polish reach
The Polish cable operator Inea has added the premium sports channel Eleven Extra to its offer.
Spain, Germany post Vodafone TV growth
Vodafone’s TV customer base in Spain grew to 1.3 million in 2016.
Cyfrowy Polsat hit by fine
Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOkIK) has fined Cyfrowy Polsat and Polkomtel a total of over PLN40 million (€9.25 million) for misleading advertising.