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Europe

Stories and analysis on the technology, media and telecommunications industry in Europe.

Altice US CEO Alexandre Fonseca. (Photo via LinkedIn)

Alexandre Fonseca leaves Altice Group following corruption probe

Fonseca was not named as a suspect in the matter, which involved the company's Portugal operations.

Microphones used by reporters and analysts with streaming sports platform DAZN. (Courtesy photo)

DAZN brings streaming apps to Sky platforms in UK

DAZN has launched its streaming app to Sky's connected TV platforms in the United Kingdom.

Virgin Media drops NBC News Now from TV platform

Comcast-owned Sky will continue offering the network, while Virgin Media is pushing subscribers toward other news channels.

Zee One will offer a slate of Indian and Bollywood programming on Rakuten TV in Europe's DACH region. (Courtesy image)

Zee One launches on Rakuten TV in Europe’s DACH region

Zee One is bringing its slate of Indian and Bollywood films and TV shows to streamers in Germany via Rakuten TV.

The logo of Amazon's streaming television service Prime Video. (Courtesy logo, Graphic by The Desk)

Amazon to subject Prime Video streamers in UK to ads, too

The move will take place in February, about a month after the Amazon-owned service incorporates ads into the American version of Prime Video.

WBD acquires Turkish streamer BluTV

WBD has acquired full control of Turkish streamer BluTV after several years of a strategic partnership between the two companies.

WBD acquires Turkish streamer BluTV

WBD has acquired full control of Turkish streamer BluTV after several years of a strategic partnership between the two companies.

The corporate headquarters of ProSieben Sat.1 Media Group in Unterföhring, Germany. (Photo by Florian Hulbrink)

ProSieben Sat.1 to stop licensing Hollywood content through output deals

ProSieben Sat.1 says it will soon end its practice of acquiring content from major Hollywood studios through long-term output deals.

The opening lap of the 2010 Malaysian Grand Prix Formula 1 race. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

RTL, Comcast’s Sky to share certain sports rights in Germany

Formula 1 and top-tier soccer matches are among the live sports events that will be shared between the two major media brands.

The Paris-based headquarters of French media conglomerate Vivendi. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

French media giant Vivendi may split into three companies

Canal Plus and Dailymotion owner Vivendi says it may split into three companies to unlock better growth opportunities.

The logo of streaming service Max. (Image courtesy Warner Bros Discovery, Graphic by The Desk)

Spain’s Movistar Plus will offer Max in early 2024

Other countries will get Max, rebranded from HBO, throughout the year, WBD says.

The West London office of Comcast and Paramount Global's joint venture Sky Showtime.

Paramount, Peacock content coming to Movistar Plus

Paramount and Comcast's joint venture Sky Showtime will integrate into Movistar Plus next year.

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