Category: LIFE IN THE CHANNELS

Latest breaking news and information about mediterranean televisions and institutions

TUNISIA / Three broadcasters threatened with having equipment confiscated

HAICA (Haute Autorité Indépendante de la Communication Audiovisuelle) issued several formal notices against Tunisian channels accused of broadcasting illegally, though without much success. The radio stations concerned are: “Nour FM”, “Al-Qoraan Al-Karim” and “MFM”, the television stations: “Al-Janoubia”, “Tounesna” and “Zitouna”. Since all these channels refused to comply with the regulations and failed to respect …

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BAHRAIN / Al-Arab, one little spin and we all go home…

The launch of the rolling news channel, Al-Arab, by Saudi Prince Al Walid Bin Talal, was postponed many times. Finally it happened on February 1st, at the company’s headquarters in Bahrain. Less than 24 hours later, though, the channel went black. Originally it was for “technical and administrative reasons”. Then on February 9th the Manama …

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TURKEY / Bouquet Digitürk

Faced with financial problems, Emin Cukurova, majority owner of the bouquet Digitürk, is selling his 53% share of the bouquet. Several interested operators have made themselves known, but according to local sources an agreement has been made with beIN SPORTS. The agreement should be finalized early in the year (negotiations are ongoing). Sources: telesatellite.com, mediasportif.fr …

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FRANCE / French adaptation of the Turkish series The End on TF1

The company Shine France has purchased the adaptation rights for “The End”, a Turkish series which was selected for the official competition at the last La Rochelle Festival of TV Drama last September. TF1 will show it. The series opens with Aylin, a young mother. Her quiet life is turned upside down the day she …

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SWITZERLAND / “Young and ready to invent the future”

Produced by Troubadour Films “Young and ready to invent the future” is a series of 26-minute documentaries showing social and political protest movements across the world. The idea is to give a voice to young people in every country as they search for a better future and social situation. Nasser Bakhti – creator, producer and …

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FRANCE / France Télévisions creates a digital 24-hour news channel

France Télévisions‘ 24-hours news channel will soon be available on the web. Since it failed to obtain a DTT channel, the group has opted for a 100% digital version. Its ambition is to reach a younger audience. It could be launched as early as September, according to Thierry Thuillier, the company’s Chief Information Officer. The …

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UK / Alchemiya

Alchemiya, Britain’s new digital television channel, is due to launch early this year, with a remit to present Middle Eastern news in a positive light. Based in London and founded by Navid Akhtar, this new media start-up will try to change people’s perception of the Muslim world. But despite its emphasis on Islam, the channel …

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