Mar 25 2015
CNN to resume broadcasting in Russia
CNN International will return to broadcasting in Russia after receiving a broadcast licence, media watchdog Roskomandzor has confirmed. The American cable and satellite TV channel ceased broadcasting in Russia at the end of last year, allegedly in response to a change in Russia’s advertising law imposing a ban on the broadcast of adverts on paid […]
Oct 26 2015
MTG sells Russian, international channels for US$45.5m
Modern Times Group (MTG) has completed the sale of its Russian and international pay TV channel businesses for a total of US$45.5 million. Russian company LLC Sinerdzhi has acquired the Russian channels business while Sabiero Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of private equity firm Baring Vostok, has acquired MTG’s international channels business. The deal, which is […]
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By Expat • International News • • Tags: Modern Times Group (MTG), Russia