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Spain wipes out RTVE’s €940m tax hole

Spain’s government has approved a reform of the law governing the financing of public broadcaster RTVE, effectively resolving a long-running tax dispute that threatened the corporation with liabilities of up to €940 million. The amendment, approved by the Council of Ministers, modifies the financing framework for RTVE by allowing the broadcaster to classify non-deductible taxes […]

June 18, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

Disney+ now on EE TV

EE has announced that the Disney+ app is now available on the EE TV Box Pro and EE TV Box Edge. Disney+ is the streaming home for entertainment from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, Hulu, FX and ESPN. Customers can access a constantly growing library of blockbuster movies, brand new originals, exclusive hit […]

June 18, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Tour de France on 5

Cycling’s biggest races have a new free-to-air home in the UK on 5 through a new multi-year deal with TNT Sports to show highlights of each of the Grand Tours. Additionally, the Grand Départs return to the UK for the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes in 2027 will be air live […]

June 17, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Prime Video expands FTA offer in Spain

Prime Video has strengthened its FTA TV service in Spain, adding three new channels. The move further expands a section of the platform that has become one of its most dynamic areas, extending beyond its traditional on-demand catalogue. The latest additions are BBC Lifestyle, BBC Series and The Tennis Channel, all of which are now […]

June 17, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

BBC confirms first round of cuts

As widely rumoured, the new BBC director-general Matt Brittin has announced that 550 of the planned 1,800 to 2,000 job cuts at the corporation will be taken from BBC News, Nations and content-related roles. In an email to staff, Brittin said the three divisions would deliver £160 million (€185m) in savings by the end of […]

June 17, 2026

beIN extends Wimbledon rights across MENA

beIN Media Group, the sports, entertainment and media group, has announced the renewal of its partnership with The All England Lawn Tennis Club, securing its exclusive broadcast rights to The Championships, Wimbledon across 24 territories in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region until 2030. beIN Sports, the Group’s flagship sports network, will provide […]

June 17, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Apple TV on Titan OS across Europe, LatAm

Titan OS, the technology, entertainment and advertising company, has announced a partnership to bring the Apple TV streaming service to Titan OS powered smart TVs across Europe and Latin America. Starting this June, Apple TV will be accessible on select Philips TV models from the 2025 range and successive years, including those with AirPlay support […]

June 17, 2026By Nik Roseveare

EBU, EOC extend European Games partnership

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the European Olympic Committees (EOC) have strengthened their partnership for the European Games through 2031, reinforcing their shared commitment to bringing the Road to LA28 and Brisbane 2032 to audiences across Europe and beyond. Central to that journey will be the fourth edition of the European Games, which will […]

June 17, 2026

Research: 2 in 3 fans will connect to venue WiFi this World Cup

For the millions of fans heading to pubs and bars to watch the World Cup this summer, staying connected is now as central to the experience as the match itself. Research from Sky Business finds that nearly two in three (62 per cent) fans attending a venue plan to connect to WiFi, and for 25 […]

June 17, 2026

Forecast: XR headwear market set for growth in 2027

Global shipments of XR headwear will decline by 12 per cent to 6.2 million units in 2026, according to forecasts from Omdia. However, the market is expected to return to growth in 2027, reaching 6.5 million units, an increase of 4.8 per cent. This recovery will be driven by the rapid expansion of XR glasses, […]

June 17, 2026

Magnite, Viasat bring programmatic ads to in-flight screens

Magnite, the independent sell-side advertising company, has announced a partnership with Viasat Aviation, an in-flight connectivity player behind Viasat Ads. This collaboration brings programmatic advertising to in-flight Wi-Fi and entertainment, giving brands and ad buyers scaled access to engaged audiences in the sky. Viasat powers in-flight connectivity and digital entertainment services across passenger devices and […]

June 17, 2026
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