Canal+ has secured a ruling from the Paris Judicial Court ordering the blocking of over 200 domain names associated with illegal sports streaming sites by five VPN providers. In accordance with the ruling, a legal first, VPN providers NordVPN, CyberGhost, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, and Proton are now required to block access to 203 domain names used […]
The Colombian prosecutor in Pasto, Nariño announced the sentencing of the two defendants in the MagisTV Oficial case, which was referred to them by antipiracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE). The judge found the defendants violated Colombia’s criminal laws against copyright infringement and use of malicious software. The defendants received a 30-month […]
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced and is nearing the end of a new consultation on the standards of gaming machines that it licenses. Like many of its previous changes to these standards, it is expected that its recommendations for changes will see movements towards gambling machines that are deemed safer for players and […]
With the technology powering iGaming evolving so rapidly and the competition encouraged by the market creating inventive new ways to appeal to and appease players, the UK’s Gambling Commission is regularly seen tinkering with its rules and regulations. Of course, the regulator can do this at will, requiring operators to keep up as it does […]
RTL Belgium, the largest media company serving French-speaking Belgium, has joined antipiracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), fortifying the fight against copyright infringement in Europe. As Belgium continues to face significant challenges related to online piracy and the rise of illegal IPTV services, joining ACE enables RTL to unite forces with global […]
European Union (EU) regulators are examining the extent of Elon Musk’s influence and communications of his Starlink broadband-by-satellite system and whether it is a valid competitor to what could be a combined business of SES and Intelsat. SES is attempting to acquire Intelsat in a €3.1 billion deal. The EU’s anti-trust regulators have to decide […]
Reports from the US say that Charlie Ergen-backed EchoStar is being investigated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over alleged compliance issues over federal requirements linked to EchoStar’s building of a nationwide 5G network. The news hurt EchoStar’s share price which crashed 17 per cent (by $4.01) and in the words of lawyers from the […]
The Association of Commercial Television and Video on Demand Services in Europe (ACT), which represents the interests of leading commercial media across Europe, has welcomed the European Council’s conclusions on the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD). In a Statement, the body said: “Commercial TV & VOD welcomes the adoption of the Council Conclusions on the […]
Community radio stations across the UK are to benefit from a £600,000 (€713,000) funding uplift in 2025, ensuring they can continue to thrive and provide a vital platform for local voices. The uplift from Government will help stations in need of support to invest in staff, train volunteers, develop business plans and reach wider audiences. […]
Ofcom has acknowledged the recent debate about old films and TV shows being broadcast on TV in the UK. In particular, questions have been asked about how audiences feel about some of the content in these films and shows – and some people have also questioned Ofcom’s approach to them, as the UK’s broadcast regulator. […]