Advanced Television

Bosnia and Herzegovina to roll out DTT in July

The Minister of Communications and Transport of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Edin Forto, has announced that a DVB-T2 digital TV signal will be launched in Sarajevo, Mostar, and Banja Luka by July 1st. This marks a significant step for Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is currently the only European country without a terrestrial digital TV and radio […]

June 6, 2025From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Belgium: 147 piracy sites blocked in a year

In one year, Belgian finance department FPS Economy has disabled 147 websites illegally distributing copyright-protected content, such as films, TV series and sporting events. Thanks to swift legal proceedings and coordination with various intermediaries, Belgium says it is strengthening its fight against online piracy. A year ago, the FPS Economy’s ‘Anti-Piracy’ service was launched. One […]

June 6, 2025By Colin Mann

Deutsche Telekom joins IRIS2 project

With the satellite constellation IRIS2, the European Union wants to improve Europe’s digital infrastructure with modern satellite technology. The project aims to build a powerful, secure and independent communication network. Above all, however, the satellite constellation seeks to strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty. Deutsche Telekom has announced it now will support the project with its core […]

June 6, 2025

Canal+ distributes Netflix in Francophone Africa

Canal+ subscribers in French-speaking African countries will be able to access Netflix content via their subscription, for a streamlined user experience. Canal+, the French broadcaster, already offers over 400 live channels, including 28 produced for African audiences, and an enriched experience via the Canal+ Application and connected set-top boxes. This partnership will enrich the offer with […]

June 6, 2025

Report: Copyright, AI regulation important to UK investment

A new report by economic consultancy Europe Economics provides fresh analysis, based on new survey data, for the importance of copyright and AI regulation to AI investment in the UK. The new research draws on insights from a poll by JL Partners of 500 developers, investors, and others working in the UK AI ecosystem. Trade […]

June 6, 2025

MPs express BBC World Service funding concerns

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons has written to the Government to ask for reassurances over the future funding of the BBC World Service, following reports of potential cuts planned for the forthcoming Spending Review, which will set the Government’s contribution for the following few years. The letter highlights […]

June 6, 2025By Colin Mann

Mercury Studios to livestream Black Sabbath’s final show

Mercury Studios, the music-focused content studio, has secured exclusive rights to produce and livestream Back To The Beginning, a historic global event that will see Black Sabbath’s original lineup reunite on July 5th for the first and last time in over two decades. Taking place at Birmingham’s Villa Park stadium, the sold-out event marks Ozzy […]

June 6, 2025By Nik Roseveare

FUEL TV launches new action sports channels

FUEL TV, the action sports broadcaster, is launching four new vertical streaming channels based on iconic magazine brands:  SURFERTV, POWDERTV, SKATEboardingTV, and BIKEMAGTV. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with [FUEL TV CEO Fernando Figueiredo] and his team at FUEL TV to bring our iconic action sports brands to television audiences around the world,” said Paul […]

June 6, 2025

CONCACAF Gold Cup on Premier Sports

Premier Sports will screen live coverage of the CONCACAF Gold Cup this summer across its linear TV channels and streaming service. The Gold Cup is the top continental tournament for the national teams from North America, Central America and the Caribbean. The 16 team competition is being held in 14 stadiums across 11 US and […]

June 6, 2025

SES appoints Pataki as CFO

SES has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Elisabeth Pataki as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective June 16th. Pataki is a finance executive with over 20 years of experience at various publicly listed multi-national aerospace and defence companies with strong background in company transformation and investment strategies. She will succeed Sandeep Jalan who […]

June 6, 2025