Media Globe Networks, the company owned by the Sawaris Family and managed by Naguib Sawaris, has become the majority shareholder in Euronews, with a 53% stake in the company.
BT calls for DCR to cover pay-TV
BT’s chief executive of consumer has accused Sky of diversionary tactics to try to keep the focus of the regulator on broadband and away from pay-TV.
Update for BBC iPlayer Mobile App
The BBC has introduced a new update to its BBC iPlayer Mobile App for Android and iOS devices.
German HD+ platform gears up for Ultra HD launch
The showcase channel on which German satellite platform HD+ wants to give viewers an impression of Ultra HD (4K) will launch in September 2015 on Astra (19.2° East).
Video streaming on the rise in Germany
Video streaming has established itself in Germany with more than three quarters of all internet users (76%) consuming streaming video.
Legal protest over Telefónica Canal+ deal
Vodafone and Orange have submitted separate appeals in Spain’s High Court over the conditions of Telefónica’s acquisition of Canal+.
New DTH platform for Ukraine?
Ukraine may shortly see the launch of a new DTH platform operated by the company Datagroup.
EU to review Audiovisual Media Services Directive
The European Union has launched a public consultation on current EU rules surrounding broadcast and on demand media services.
Govt confirms BBC will fund over 75s TV licences
The chairman of the BBC Trust has criticised the process under which the BBC will now fund the free TV Licence given to the over 75s through to the end […]
ProSiebenSat.1 and Axel Springer in merger talks
ProSiebenSat.1 and Axel Springer are reputedly in talks to combine their businesses.