EU Directive on television and radio programmes – Q&A
With the EU approving a directive on television and radio programmes across borders of its member states, what exactly does the new legislation mean?
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EU Approves Cross-border Access to TV & Radio Broadcasts
The European Union has approved new legislation which will allow for the radio and television networks to be broadcast across borders throughout its member states.
NRK Names Daniel Ramberg Head of Network and Social Media
NRK have appointed Daniel Ramberg as head of Network and Social Media, tasked with setting up and managing the network's P3 project.
Belarus 24 Selects Globecast to Launch in HD
The National State TV and Radio Company of the Republic of Belarus has selected Globecast to launch the HD variant of its international satellite channel Belarus 24.
EU Approves State Aid for Faster Broadband in Greece
The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules a voucher scheme to support the take-up in Greece of broadband services with download speeds of at least 100 Megabit per second. The measure will contribute to reducing the digital divide while limiting distortions of competition.
BBC Africa Announces Extensive Nigeria Election Coverage
BBC Africa will be offering comprehensive coverage of Nigeria's elections on 16th February across radio, TV, online and social media.
BBC Goes Virtual Reality in the Congo
A new virtual reality documentary series from the BBC takes viewers into the heart of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, one of Africa’s most dangerous and beautiful countries.
Burke Award for VOA’s Turkish Language Service
Voice of America’s Turkish language service received the David Burke Distinguished Journalism Award for its breaking news coverage and extensive follow-up on the attacks on peaceful protesters outside the Turkish ambassador’s residence in Washington, D.C., in May 2017.
Voice of America Launches Pan-African Women’s Show: “Our Voices”
VOA has launched "Our Voices", a half-hour English TV program focusing on African women throughout the continent and around the world.