Europe
Stories and analysis on the technology, media and telecommunications industry in Europe.
High View set to control Sony’s two German TV channels
High View, an independent media company based in Germany, is set to take over two Sony cable television channels in the country.
Yalda Hakim leaves BBC for Sky News
Journalist Yalda Hakim is leaving the BBC for a new role as the presenter of a global news program at Sky News.
WBD sees record streaming audience for Tour de France
The increase was attributed to more streaming coverage on Discovery Plus in 10 countries.
BBC spends over £128 million on diverse radio, TV content
The BBC says it exceeded a three-year financial goal to spend a set amount of money ensuring its radio and TV content meet certain diversity goals.
FIFA brings free streaming channel to more services
FIFA has launched its free, ad-supported FIFA Plus channel on the Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Fire TV and Android TV.
WBD international distribution president Robert Blair to leave
Top WBD television executive Robert Blair is leaving the company after more than two decades, a departure that is connected to a broader restructuring of WBD's business.
Virgin Media O2 to eliminate 2,000 jobs by end of year
Virgin Media O2 says it will eliminate around 2,000 jobs by the end of the year as part of a broader strategy to reign in costs.
Vodafone loses 120,000 subscribers in Germany
Vodafone says a shake-up in German law could hurt its business in one way while providing growth opportunities in other sectors.
Sportworld launches on Samsung TVs in 190 countries
Sportworld launched on Monday in 190 countries via Samsung smart TVs and across most popular phones and tablets.
Global plans to consolidate radio operations in U.K.
Global Media will lay off some local radio journalists and centralize news output to major metropolitan hubs.
Altice suspends employees amid criminal probe in Portugal
Altice International has suspended several executive-level employees amid a law enforcement probe over apparent fraud and collusion.
Canal Plus acquires minor stake in Viaplay as layoffs continue
A restructuring of its business will also see Viaplay exit the U.K., U.S. and Canadian markets.