Al Jazeera has said its broadcasts are again suffering interference on its Arabsat satellite frequency. The network, on the basis of specialist investigations, has blamed Libya’s intelligence services for jamming […]
Al Jazeera moves into Turkey
Al Jazeera has acquired the Turkish channel Cine 5 for $40.5 million (€29.6 million).
‘Demand Al Jazeera’ campaign launched
Al Jazeera’s coverage of the political turmoil in Egypt might prove to be a decisive factor in getting US cable distribution for the channel. So far, there has been little […]
Al Jazeera claims ‘unprecedented interference’
Al Jazeera has stated that their broadcast signal across the Arab region “is facing interference on a scale they have not experienced before.” In a press release, the broadcaster claims […]
Al Jazeera looks to Turkey
Al Jazeera has put in an offer for the Turkish channel Cine 5.
UPC Nederland adds Al Jazeera English
UPC Nederland has added the English service from Al Jazeera to its digital TV bouquet following numerous requests from subscribers. However, a spokesperson for the cabler said carriage is only […]
Al Jazeera dropped by Nilesat
Al Jazeera has reacted with “utter disappointment” after a weekend that saw its signal dropped from Nilesat and its offices in Cairo closed. In a statement Al Jazeera, which broadcasts […]
Al Anstey named MD Al Jazeera English
Al Jazeera Network has announced that Al Anstey has been appointed MD of Al Jazeera English. In this role, Anstey will lead the channel in its next phase of evolution […]
Roch Pellerin to head Al Jazeera distribution
Al Jazeera has announced the appointment of Roch Pellerin as head of global distribution for the network. A veteran of the television industry with extensive professional experience throughout Europe and […]
Al Jazeera to launch in Balkans
Al Jazeera is to launch a channel specifically targeting the Balkans region. According to Al Jazeera Network, Al Jazeera Balkans will make its debut in early 2011 and broadcast in […]