International Launch Service is set to launch Eutelsat 5 West on board a Proton from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, on 9 October.
Beeline opts for Kaltura
Beeline Kazakhstan (Veon) has chosen the Kaltura Cloud TV platform for its newly launched TV service.
Tele2 closes Kazakhstan deal
Tele2 has closed the sale of its stake in a joint venture in Kazakhstan to Kazakhtelecom.
Kazakhstan bans foreign channels
Eight foreign channels will be banned in Kazakhstan on October 11.
iKO inks Kazakh TV deal
iKO Media Group has signed a distribution agreement with Khabar Agency.
New owner for Russia’s Nemo TV
The Kazakh DTH platform Caspio HD has acquired Nemo TV, a Russian service that gives online access to TV channels, for an undisclosed fee.
Setanta expands in Kazakhstan
Setanta Sports has become the exclusive rights holder of the English Premier League (EPL) in Kazakhstan for the next three seasons, starting 2016/17.
Orion secures Kazakhstan deal
The Russian DTH platform operator Orion has reached a key agreement to rebroadcast its services in neighbouring Kazakhstan.
Kazakh company buys Russian operators
The Kazakh broadcaster Alma-TV is understood has acquired a number of operators based in Moscow region.
Kazakh headache for Russian stations
Russian broadcasters face a major threat in Kazakhstan, which following the conflict in Ukraine has become their most lucrative foreign market.