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RTVE prepares cultural channel with ARTE tie-up
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (246+ words) April 8, 2026 12. 42 Europe/London By Julian Clover RTVE is preparing to launch a new cultural television channel in June as part of an expanded collaboration with European cultural broadcaster ARTE, in a move that could further reshape Spain's free-to-air landscape. RTVE…...
Geely Tech EU and 3 SS launch in'car entertainment hub for Zeekr in Europe
1+ week, 2+ day ago (356+ words) March 31, 2026 19. 44 Europe/London By J'rn Krieger Geely Technology Europe has partnered with 3 Screen Solutions (3 SS) to launch a new in'car entertainment hub for Zeekr vehicles across Europe, introducing a next'generation media platform built on Android Automotive OS and powered by…...
SPI extends Orange carriage deal in Spain through 2026
2+ week, 1+ day ago (200+ words) March 26, 2026 11. 30 Europe/London By Julian Clover SPI International has renewed its distribution agreement with Orange in Spain, securing continued carriage for three thematic channels on Orange TV through to the end of 2026. Under the extended deal, Fast&Fun Box, Fight…...
Pro Sieben Sat. 1 offloads billiger'mietwagen. de and Camper Days
2+ week, 1+ day ago (218+ words) March 26, 2026 09. 01 Europe/London By J'rn Krieger According to the German media company, billiger'mietwagen. de, operated by Floyt Mobility, will be acquired by a group led by investment firm Pivotum Capital, while Camper Days will move to a consortium of private…...
Orange opens exclusive talks with Verdoso over Globecast sale
2+ week, 2+ day ago (270+ words) March 25, 2026 11. 40 Europe/London By Julian Clover Orange has entered into exclusive negotiations with investment fund Verdoso over a possible sale of Globecast, the group's media services business. The French operator said the two companies had signed an exclusivity agreement covering…...
Arcep opens consultation on future of French DTT wholesale market
2+ week, 4+ day ago (427+ words) March 23, 2026 12. 31 Europe/London By Julian Clover French regulator Arcep has launched a public consultation on the future of the wholesale market for terrestrial audiovisual broadcasting services, as the role of digital terrestrial television continues to weaken against broadband-based delivery. The…...
Sport Klub to exit Bosnia as Arena Sport expands lineup
3+ week, 5+ min ago (153+ words) March 20, 2026 12. 47 Europe/London By Julian Clover Sport Klub channels are set to disappear from Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1 April, to be replaced by a wider line-up of Arena Sport services. The move follows Telekom Srbija's February 2025 agreement to acquire certain…...
Bionic Media expands into Belgium with new ad sales operation
3+ week, 4+ day ago (160+ words) March 16, 2026 12. 18 Europe/London By Julian Clover Bionic Media is launching in Belgium as it continues its international expansion beyond its home market in the Netherlands. The Amsterdam-based company said it is establishing a dedicated Belgian sales house for both linear…...
Eutelsat ends Express AT1 and AT2 capacity deals after satellite disruption
3+ week, 6+ day ago (197+ words) March 13, 2026 13. 33 Europe/London By Julian Clover Eutelsat has terminated its capacity contracts on the RSCC-owned Express AT1 and Express AT2 satellites following the failure of Express AT1 at 56 degrees East and the planned relocation of Express AT2 from 140 degrees East. The Paris-based satellite operator…...
Vodafone Portugal expands Smart Replay with tennis and basketball features
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (414+ words) March 6, 2026 10. 51 Europe/London By Julian Clover Vodafone Portugal has launched an updated version of its Smart Replay service on Vodafone TV, adding new features and extending the offer with dedicated tennis and basketball apps. Available free to all Vodafone TV…...