Europe
Stories and analysis on the technology, media and telecommunications industry in Europe.
Lithuania bans IP addresses in crackdown on Russian channels
The ban comes amid continued economic pressures, including sanctions, imposed on Russia by the European Union.
Comcast’s Sky launches camera for Sky Glass TVs
The Sky Live camera costs £280, though it can be purchased on installment, and works only with Sky Glass TV sets.
SES, Intelsat end talks to merge satellite businesses
The merger would have resulted in one of the largest commercial satellite operations in the world.
British pub fined for illegally showcasing Sky Sports
The owners of a British sports bar must pay thousands for illegally offering live access to Sky Sports programming.
Twitter faces ban in Europe for flouting regulations
Twitter could be banned from operating in Europe if the company doesn't comply with law intended to curb disinformation, a French minister warned.
Satellite engineers among planned layoffs at Comcast’s Sky
The shift toward streaming means fewer satellite support positions are needed at the European pay TV business.
Google TV brings Live TV tab to devices in Germany
The "Live" tab has launched on Google TV devices outside the United States for the first time.
Viasat gets European Commission approval for merger with Inmarsat
Viasat has won approval from a key European regulator to merge with London-based Inmarsat.
WBD launches CNN Fast streaming channel in Europe
WBD has launched a new free, ad-supported streaming channel for the international version of its news channel CNN.
Sky News audio simulcast returns to TuneIn
Listeners in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the United States now have access to a free audio simulcast of the London-based news channel.
Germany’s Waipu.TV grows to 1 million subscribers
Waipu.TV said this week it now has more than one million paying subscribers in Germany, with a free version of the service used by another three million customers.
BBC Chairman Richard Sharp to resign over Boris Johnson loan
Richard Sharp, the Chairman of the BBC, has resigned following a probe into a loan connected to former Prime Minister Boris Johnson.