The incumbent Hungarian telco Magyar Telekom has announced that it has bid in a public tender for a stake its in Slovenian counterpart Telekom Slovenije. The latter is due to […]
Bucharest cable project nears
A contract between UTI Systems and Bucharest City Hall leading to the creation of an underground fibre-optic network in the Romanian capital is likely to be signed by the middle […]
TVP maintains audience lead
Data produced by TNS OBOP shows that the public channels TVP1 and TVP2 accounted for the most viewers aged 4+ in Poland in September. However, their respective shares of 22.72% […]
End of the line for 24cz
The Czech cable and satellite channel 24cz is reported to have gone off the air for financial reasons. Launched in November 2004, the service covered parliamentary affairs and was taken […]
Nickelodeon fills posts
Alex Chien has been appointed head of Nickelodeon, Emerging markets. In her new role, she will be responsible for managing existing channels and expanding the company’s brand presence in CEE, […]
New production arm for chellomedia
Chellomedia has announced the launch of a new production company named Mojo Productions. It will service both Chello Central Europe and national and international TV channels operating in the region. […]
Serbia set for ad boom time
According to ZenithOptimedia, Serbia is likely to have the world’s fastest-growing ad market between 2006-9, with four other CEE countries also appearing in the top 10. However, its projected expansion […]
Digital boost for Czech Republic
The Czech parliament is reported to have endorsed an amendment to the country’s media legislation that should provide impetus for the transition to digital broadcasting. It will see digital licences […]
Chellomedia snaps up thematic channels
Liberty Global’s chellomedia has acquired the thematic channels TV Paprika, TV Deko and Filmmúzeum in separate transactions for undisclosed fees. TV Paprika and TV Deko are cookery and lifestyle channels […]
Transitional Tihany
Chris Dziadul reviews the Hungarian cable conference. The overriding impression at the HCA/HCTA cable conference Tihany earlier this week was one of a market in transition. Hungary, like most other […]