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Slovakia

ZDF Studios acquires Herzkino titles from Prima Group

ZDF Studios has concluded a deal with Prima Group in the Czech Republic, further expanding its long-standing partnership. The deal comprises a package of 360 Herzkino titles, including films from the celebrated strands Rosamunde Pilcher, Inga Lindström, A Summer in… and Katie Fforde. Herzkino is a popular ZDF TV movie strand featuring 90-minute romantic dramas […]

June 1, 2026

Slovakia: SPI International partners with Markíza Group

SPI International has entered into a partnership with Markíza Group sales house, part of CME – a broadcaster and content creator in Central and Eastern Europe. Markíza Group is consequently now the exclusive representative for advertising sales on FilmBox in Slovakia. FilmBox is among SPI International’s flagship brands, offering Hollywood films, celebrated classics and popular […]

March 16, 2026

Vodafone IoT expands Internet in the Car service to Slovakia

Vodafone IoT has announced the expansion of its Internet in the Car service to Slovakia, extending the number of countries where motor manufacturers can offer vehicles with reliable in-car internet access to 33. Furthermore, the service allows drivers to seamlessly roam in more than 40 European countries. Slovakia is the latest addition to Vodafone IoT’s […]

June 25, 2025

Systal expands global operations in Bratislava

Systal Technology Solutions, a specialist in managed network, cloud and security transformation, has announced an expansion of its European operations with the official reopening of its redesigned headquarters and Network Operations Centre (NOC) in Bratislava, Slovakia. The investment strengthens Systal’s delivery capability, enabling seamless 24/7 integration across its international operations in Glasgow (UK), Tampa (US), […]

May 29, 2025

Orange Slovakia chooses Appear for VAR

Appear, a specialist in live production technology, has been chosen by Orange Slovakia to support a new centralised operational model for its Video Assisted Referee (VAR) content delivery. The project supports Orange Slovakia’s live coverage of the Slovak First Football League, enabling the Slovak Football Association to move from on-site to a more efficient centralised […]

February 4, 2025

Viasat True Crime for Czechia, Slovakia, Slovenia

Viasat World, the independent international media company, has announced its new crime-themed television channel, Viasat True Crime, will launch in Czechia, Slovakia and Slovenia on September 17th. Following the launch of Viasat True Crime in Poland with Canal+ earlier this year, Viasat World has partnered with operator partners, Vodafone in Czechia, where the new channel […]

September 5, 2024

Research: Advertisers celebrate Bellingham goal

England fans are still waiting for the team to kick into gear at Euro 2024. Many have been disillusioned by sluggish performances to date and the knockout game against Slovakia on June 30th followed the trend – until Jude Bellingham’s spectacular equaliser in the 95th minute. Viewing stats from Yospace, the dynamic ad insertion company, […]

July 3, 2024

18.4m watch England knock out Slovakia

ITV drew its biggest audience in two years on June 30th as a peak audience of 18.4 million watched England eliminate Slovakia from the Euro 2024 tournament across ITV1 and ITVX. An average audience of 15.6 million tuned in for the game – equating to 66 per cent of the nation’s TV audience -which saw […]

July 1, 2024By Nik Roseveare

BBC First launches in Czech Republic, Slovakia

BBC Studios has announced that its British drama channel BBC First is now available in Czech Republic through T-Mobile and O2, and in Slovakia through Slovak Telekom. The BBC First brand debuted in Czech Republic and Slovakia as an SVoD collection via T-Mobile and Slovak Telekom back in November 2023, but this will be the […]

June 3, 2024

M7, Prima Group conclude Slovak satellite distribution deal

Luxembourg-based pay-TV provider, M7 Group, owned by Canal+ Group has concluded an agreement with Prague-based Prima Group for the satellite distribution of Prima COOL SK and Prima LOVE SK in the Slovak market. Following the agreement, Prima COOL SK has launched via the M7-owned Skylink TV platform at ASTRA 23.5 East. Prima COOL SK offers […]

May 28, 2024