Bulgaria Private Darik Radio to Launch TV Channel

Konstantin Valkov (L), Darik Radio Program Director, is pictured here with the broadcaster owner Radosvet Radev. Photo by Sofia Photo Agency

Bulgaria's only private national radio, Darik radio, received a registration for setting up a television channel, the Council for Electronic Media announced.

The launch of DRT TV channel has been scheduled for the end of the year at the latest.

"Darik radio will not suspend its broadcasts, the goal is to find one more channel for selling our product," said Konstantin Valkov, Program Director.

The media plans to adjust its radio program to the requirements of television broadcasting and build a brand new studio.

Meanwhile it emerged that the media watchdog has decided against slapping Darik Radio with a hefty fine for airing a recorded Madonna invitation to her fans in Bulgaria in English.

Local legislation bans advertisements in foreign languages, but the Council for Electronic Media said that was not a major violation.

 

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