Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has undertaken four actions against media service irregularities, two of which were committed by TVN and UPC Polska.
Polish ‘TVN Law’ edges closer
A parliamentary commission has approved the so-called ‘TVN Law’ that could result in Discovery being forced to exit the Polish market.
Poland postpones ‘TVN law’ debate
A parliamentary debate on controversial amendments to Poland’s Broadcasting Act that could see the Discovery-owned Polish national broadcaster TVN lose all its licences has been put back until next month.
Discovery faces losing Polish licences
UPDATE.A group of Polish MPs from the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party have submitted draft amendments to the Broadcasting Act to the Sejm (parliament). If accepted, they could result in the national broadcaster TVN, which is owned by Discovery, losing all its licences.
TVN extends DVB-T2 tests
The Polish broadcaster TVN and national transmission company Emitel have begun DVB-T2/HEVC tests in the city of Gdansk.
TVN starts DVB-T2 tests
The Polish broadcaster TVN has begun DVB-T2/HEVC tests in cooperation with the national transmission company Emitel.
TVN inks Emitel distribution deal
The Polish broadcaster TVN and national transmission company have signed an agreement for the distribution of the channels TVN and TVN7 on the second multiplex (MUX-2).
TVN, Liberty Global eye Polish DTH sale
The owners of the Polish DTH platform Platforma Canal+ are exploring the possibility of an IPO for rights currently held by its minority shareholders.
Adam Pieczynski to leave TVN
Adam Pieczynski is to leave his position as head of news and information at Poland’s TVN.
Leading Polish players to launch OTT platform
Poland’s Cyfrowy Polsat has entered into a joint venture with Discovery Communications Europe and TVN to launch an OTT streaming platform.