The Ukrainian regulator (National Council) has been empowered to impose fines on broadcasters and programme service providers for violating industry regulations.
HD DTT channels launch in Ukraine
Two DTT-delivered HD channels have been launched in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev.
Piracy clampdown in Ukraine
The Cyber Police Department of the National Police of Ukraine has confiscated the servers of fs.ro, one of the largest pirate sites in the country.
Ukrainian breakthrough for Vodafone TV
Vodafone TV is now available on all media devices in Ukraine.
Ukraine addresses satellite TV hacking
Media Group Ukraine (MGU) is looking into the possibility of broadcasting simultaneously on two satellites in order to counter the outside interference from hackers its channels have suffered this year.
More adult channels for Ukraine
The VOD/OTT service Megogo has added a package of adult channels to its offer aimed specifically at the Ukrainian market.
Volia president Boyko resigns
Sergey Boyko has stepped down from the position of president of Volia, Ukraine’s leading cable operator.
Ukraine bans more Russian channels
Ukraine’s National Council of Television and Radio Broadcasting has added three more Russian channels to the list of those banned in the country.
Sharp growth for Ukrainian pay-TV
The pay-TV market in Ukraine has the potential to grow from its current level of 4 million to between 8-10 million subscribers within the next two to three years.
“Revolutionary” change in Ukrainian audiovisual funding
Ukraine’s parliament has adopted a new version of the law on state support of cinema that will radically change the relationships between the state and film and TV producers.