The Czech national commercial broadcaster Nova has launched a new thematic channel aimed specifically at women.
Enhancements for Czech HbbTV services
The Czech broadcaster Prima has announced a new design for the iPrima application, the flagship of its HbbTV platform.
Greek Nova inks NBCUniversal deal
United Group’s Greek operation Nova has signed a multi-year agreement with NBCUniversal Global Distribution for the first run pay window rights for NBCUniversal’s films and TV series.
United Group’s Nova makes key appointments
United Group’s Greek operator Nova has made a series of appointments to strengthen its management team and lead key functions amid the company’s ongoing transformation.
Voyo to go on HbbTV
The Czech on demand service Voyo is to widen its reach by becoming accessible via the Red Button.
Nova to launch sports channels
The Czech national broadcaster Nova will launch two premium sports channels on August 13.
Greece’s Forthnet to become Nova
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).