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Stories and analysis on the technology, media and telecommunications industry in Europe.
Czech firm PPG Group acquires minority stake in Viaplay
Czech investment firm PPG Group has acquired a minority stake in Norwegian media firm Viaplay, The Desk has learned.
Rakuten TV launches app for PlayStation 5 consoles
Rakuten TV has made its free, ad-supported streaming TV app available on PlayStation 5 consoles in Europe.
Sky rolls out upgraded operating system for streaming devices, smart TVs
Comcast's Sky Group is updating the operating system that powers its streaming set-top boxes and smart television sets.
Virgin Media begins offering streaming channels to cable customers
Virgin Media will add a number of free streaming channels to its cable and streaming set-top boxes.
Comcast’s Sky wins court order to block illegal streaming services
Sky Group has won a significant legal battle in its fight against online streamers, one that will help block pirated content in real time.
Rakuten TV launches new DAZN soccer channel
Rakuten TV has launched a free, ad-supported streaming channel powered by DAZN that is dedicated to women's soccer.
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.