Europe
Stories and analysis on the technology, media and telecommunications industry in Europe.
Paramount, Comcast may wind down SkyShowtime joint venture
Comcast and Paramount are undertaking a strategic review of SkyShowtime's business in Europe, and could shut down the service; no final decision has been made.
AMC Global Media launches free streamer in some European countries
AMC has launched SELEKT Light in Czechia and Slovakia, replacing its former AMC Mikro service with a free, advertising-supported streaming platform.
Stingray expands distribution on LG Channels in 13 new countries
The rollout includes localized Stingray Music channels tailored to individual markets like France, Germany and Spain.
Sky News launches paid app for defense, security journalism
The new app, called Defence Insider, costs more than $20 per month and gives viewers direct access to Sky's defense and security analysts, among other perks.
RTBF shifts ad monetization to server-guided insertion with Bitmovin, AIP
The deployment combines AIP’s AdBlendr platform with Bitmovin’s Player, allowing RTBF to monetize live and time-shifted streams without generating per-user manifests.
TiVo refreshes operating system with AI capabilities, new FAST channels
TiVo is adding interactive television capabilities through IRCODE, using AI and computer vision to support commerce, advertising and content discovery.
Warner Bros Discovery launches shoppable streaming experience in Poland
When viewers pause a program in the TVN WBD Player app, they can see products detected in that scene, with listings powered by artificial intelligence.
British man sentenced to prison for illegal streaming TV service
Milan Ibrahim, 68, of Chorley, Lancashire, was sentenced to six and a half years in prison for running an illegal streaming business.
Viaplay upgrades Allente pay-TV platform across Nordic markets
The new interface is powered by 3SS and combines traditional live TV viewing with on-demand content and third-party apps like HBO Max and Sky Showtime.
Proximus taps Bango to expand subscription bundling
Proximus has already migrated its existing subscription management platform to Bango's Digital Vending Machine.
Amazon to close linear Prime TV channel in Germany and Austria
The 24-hour channel launched in April 2025 as a scheduled showcase for movies, series and live sports available through Prime Video.
European regulators offer conditional approval of Paramount-Warner Bros merger
The European Commission said the commitments resolve concerns that the combined company could coordinate film distribution with major rivals.