Czech telecom authority receives nine bids for DAB+ radio network auction
The Czech Telecommunication Office received applications from nine companies interested in operating commercial DAB+ terrestrial digital radio networks in the country.
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Karel Pražák to take over media house Mafra from Andrej Babiš
Karel Pražák is poised to buy Czech media company Mafra from Andrej Babiš amid new legislation restricting politicians from owning media outlets.
Czech TV maintains TikTok presence amid security risks
Czech Television continues to use TikTok, seeing the platform as an irreplaceable tool for reaching younger audiences, despite security warnings from national authorities.
Free-to-air television remains stable in the Czech Republic
The wide availability of free-to-air TV channels remains the main reason why 44% of Czech viewers aged 15-69 are reluctant to subscribe to pay TV services.
Kuráž Media aims to empower small and medium publishers
A newly established media representation agency aims to strengthen the position of small and medium-sized publishers in the Czech advertising market.
Ex-prime minister Babiš ordered to apologise for Facebook post targeting journalist
Following a pivotal ruling by the Prague Regional Court, former Czech PM Andrej Babiš is compelled to extend a formal apology to investigative journalist Pavla Holcová.
Barrandov TV group fined for breaching licensing conditions
The television group owned by Jaromír Soukup has been fined for failing to comply with the licensing conditions for its channels Kino Barrandov and Barrandov Krimi.
Disney+ announces price hike for Czech users
Disney+ announces a price increase for Czech and Slovakian users and launches new ad-supported subscription tier in several European countries.