The Finnish Competition Authority (FCA) is to force the new owners of the C More group to drop coverage of top flight ice hockey. The FCA has added a string […]
Digital cable distribution for Dutch locals
In the past few weeks, Dutch cable operators have announced a number of distribution deals with local broadcasters. These were followed by a press release from the association of cable […]
KPN/Reggefibre JV awaits green light
The Dutch incumbent operator KPN and FttH company Reggefiber are expecting to receive the go-ahead from the competition authority NMa and telecom regulator Opta to roll out their countrywide FttH […]
BSkyB to challenge ITV ruling
BSkyB looks likely to make an Appeal Court challenge to the ruling that would require it to sell down its 17.9% stake in ITV plc, according to weekend media reports.
French broadcasters win Wizzgo ban
Three major French broadcasters – TF1, France Television Group and NT1 – have won an injunction against the online virtual PVR service Wizzgo. Under the ruling, the programmes of TF1, […]
CSA awards four more local DTT licences
The French media authority CSA has awarded four more local digital terrestrial licences.
Italy to promote diversity on digital terrestrial
Next spring, the development of digital terrestrial broadcasting in Italy will enter a new phase, with at least 12 new channels taking to the airwaves. It will be the result […]
Hungary considers new media law
Hungary may shortly have a new Media Law, replacing legislation passed in 1997.
New Irish regulator takes shape
Ireland’s new broadcasting regulator will commence operations early in 2009. The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland will take over responsibility from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland on March 31.
Dogan forced to close 11 channels
Turkish broadcast regulator RTUK has ordered Dogan Media Corporation’s D-Smart operation to shut down 11 channels. Several other broadcasters have also been forced to close amid claims that they had […]