The Russian cable operator Multiregion is reported to be a take-over target for Sistema-backed MTS.
Beeline TV set to expand
IPTV World Forum, London: The Russian IPTV service Beeline TV plans to start offering niche channels and to boost its VOD offer this year.
Telekom Serbia privatisation considered
Serbia’s ruling coalition is considering two options for the privatisation of the incumbent telco Telekom Serbia.
Telekom outlines Romanian strategy
Deutsche Telekom has outlined its strategy for the next two years in Romania, where through Greece’s OTE it has stakes in Romtelecom and Cosmote.
Stream TV debuts on PCs
Russia’s Comstar-UTS has launched a new service allowing people to view its IPTV service Stream TV on their PCs.
Slovak DTT rollout on track
Slovakia’s recently launch DTT service aims to reach 91.5% of the population by the end of this month and 93.9% by the end of June.
No more VH1 Russia
VH1 Rossiya, the localised Russian version of VH1, will no longer be available in the country from April 1.
Prof –Media to delay IPO
Russia’s Prof-Media may delay an IPO despite reporting better than expected results for last year.
Skylink outlines strategy
The Czech/Slovak pre-pay DTH platform Skylink is likely to add up to six new channels, one of which will be in HD, to its offer this spring.
Serbia reveals digital/cable plans
The transition to digital broadcasting in Serbia is likely to cost €50 million, according to Jasna Matic, the country’s Minister for Telecommunications and Information Society.