Europe
Stories and analysis on the technology, media and telecommunications industry in Europe.
Fox plots further global expansion of Tubi, hires Endeavor’s David Salmon
Fox's free streaming service Tubi has hired a former Endeavor executive to lead its international expansion efforts.
Amazon adds Bloomberg to Freevee in U.S., U.K
The launch of Bloomberg TV Plus and Bloomberg Originals comes after Freevee added the channels in Canada, Mexico and other countries.
Amagi to acquire Tellyo cloud-based broadcast business
Amagi says it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Tellyo's live broadcast business.
France Télévisions, Eutelsat to partner on 4K channels
France Télévisions has partnered with Eutelsat to distribute UHD simulcasts of its two main channels by early next year.
Starz laying off staff as it exits U.K., Australia
Lionsgate will lay off around 80 employees at Starz as the movie brand works to wind down its business in the U.K. and Australia.
DAZN app to come pre-installed on VIDAA-powered smart TVs
The DAZN sports app will come pre-installed on VIDAA smart TVs under a new multi-year agreement with the streaming developer.
Pluto TV launches more BBC content streams in Europe
Paramount Global's free streaming service Pluto TV is adding more linear content channels from the BBC.
Local TV relaunches stations under Talk brand
Local TV has affixed its "Talk" brand to eight of its local television stations in the United Kingdom.
Italian government to reduce TV license fee
Italy's far-right government has proposed reducing the television license fee by €20, starting next year.
Hundreds protest outside BBC headquarters over news coverage of Israel-Hamas war
Hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the London headquarters of the BBC over the channel's coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.
Newsmax launches on Freeview in UK
Newsmax has made its debut in the United Kingdom after securing distribution on the free-to-air broadcast platform Freeview.
Currys to start selling JVC-branded Roku TVs
Currys will start offering a new line of JVC Roku TVs in more than 280 of its stores later this month.