United Group’s Greek operation Forthnet is to be rebranded Nova, the name it already uses for its consumer brand.
Bulgarian regulator approves market consolidation
Bulgaria’s Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) has approved the acquisition of the TV channels Channel 3, The Voice and Magic TV, along with the radio stations Radio Vesselina; Radio Vitosha; Magic FM and The Voice Radio, by Nova Broadcasting Group.
Czech Netflix rival unlikely
Although the Czech Republic’s three leading broadcasters Ceska Televize (CT), Nova and Prima have previously considered creating a joint video offer, the conditions for doing so are still not right.
Bulgaria’s bTV faces investigation
The Bulgarian national commercial broadcaster bTV is to be investigated by the Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) for allegedly unfair competition on the basis of contracts with the Bulgarian Sports Tote (BST).
Nova inks Studiocanal deal
Greece’s Nova has signed an exclusive agreement with Studiocanal.
Nova and Discovery extend partnership
The Greek pay-TV operator Nova has extended its agreement with Discovery.
MyZen TV HD debuts in Greece and Cyprus
The health and well-being channel MyZen TV HD has been launched by Nova in Greece and Cyprus.
Insight TV debuts in Greece and Cyprus
Insight TV’s HD channel has launched in Greece on Nova.
MTG completes Nova sale
Modern Times Group (MTG) has completed the sale of its 95% stake in the Bulgarian broadcaster Nova to Advance Media Group.
MTG Nova sale receives approval
The sale of the Bulgaria’s Nova by Modern Times Group (MTG) to Advance Media Group has received regulatory approval.