Europe
Stories and analysis on the technology, media and telecommunications industry in Europe.
Vodafone Deutschland to cut around 2,000 jobs
The layoffs at Vodafone Deutschland will occur in waves over the next two years, company officials affirmed this week.
“Ted” sets record for U.S. comedy import at Sky
A television adaptation of the film franchise "Ted" has proven to be a hit in the United Kingdom.
BBC needs to reorient focus around core roles, top boss says
The top official at the BBC said the company needs to reorient its focus around a core set of ideas that involve educating and entertaining the world.
Eutelsat picks Enensys to launch new UHD broadcasts in France
Eutelsat will use new technology developed by Enensys to further deploy ultra high-definition TV signals in France.
Poland, Russia to boost streaming TV market in Eastern Europe by 2029
Poland and Russia will take a commanding lead of Eastern Europe's streaming television market by the end of the decade, according to a report.
Finland will switch off standard definition TV broadcasts in 2025
Broadcast regulators in Finland have affirmed the country's plan to switch off standard definition TV feeds early next year.
Comcast to bring Sky Stream box to Germany this summer
Sky Stream is launching to Sky customers in Germany and Australia over the coming months, officials at Comcast said this week.
Warner Bros Discovery to debut Max in Europe
The app will roll out to users ahead of the Summer Olympic games, which are airing on co-owned Eurosport.
ProSieben Sat.1 appoints Markus Breitenecker to exec board
Separately, executive board member Christine Scheffler will leave at the end of the month.
No punishment for GB News after violating Ofcom rules
Ofcom says five shows hosted by politicians on GB News broke its impartiality rules, but there will be no punishment against the channel.
Deadspin fires entire staff after sale to European publisher
The entire editorial staff at sports-centric gossip website Deadspin was fired on Monday after the brand was sold to a European startup.
British police crack down on modified Fire TV sticks
British police interviewed nearly a dozen individuals who were allegedly connected to the development and sale of illegally-modified Amazon Fire TV sticks in the country.