Euronews

Where is Euronews based?

Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Euronews is a French-based pan-European television news network, headquartered in Lyon, France. The network began broadcasting on 1 January 1993 and aimed to cover world news from the European perspective.

What happened to Euronews?

It was shortly after discontinued in January 2012. In February 2015, the channels executive board approved a bid by Media Globe Networks, owned by Egyptian telecom magnate Naguib Sawiris, to acquire a 53% controlling stake in the media outlet. The deal raised questions over Euronewss future editorial posture and independence.

What is Euronews Albania?

Since 2018, Euronews has begun licensing its name to private and public broadcasters in north, central and eastern Europe, where, subsequently, localized Euronews channels broadcast regional, national, European and international news in local languages. The first of these channels was the launch of Euronews Albania.

Where can I watch Euronews in the UK?

In the UK, Euronews is available, together with a number of other international news channels, via online video subscription service NewsPlayer+ and alongside Africanews on Freeview channel 271 via the Channelbox free streaming service.

What is Euronews?

As the only international news media with a European perspective, Euronews is where the world turns to hear what Europe has to say. We’ve been providing independent news without favour or bias since launching in Lyon, France in 1993.

Where is the new Euronews headquarters?

The new Euronews headquarters in Lyon, France, designed by Jakob + Macfarlane. Located next to an abandoned dock along the Saône river (a tributary of the Rhône) in Lyon, France, is the newly opened Euronews headquarters, one of a series of eye-catching projects in the area by Jakob + Macfarlane.

Who owns Euronews in France?

Read our profile on France’s Media and Government. Euronews is jointly owned by several European and North African state broadcasting organizations, and since 2015 majority-owned (88%) by Media Globe Networks led by Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris, chairman of the supervisory board. NBC Universa l also holds a 25% stake.

What is Euronews European DNA?

Today, more than ever, our European DNA is at the heart of all our operations. Euronews reports live every day from across Europe and the world, delivering unrivalled coverage of European affairs, benefiting from a multicultural and multilingual newsroom, and correspondents across the continent with unmatched European expertise.

What is the new channel of Euronews Albania?

The new channel, known as Euronews Albania, is based in Tirana, Albania and covers the Western Balkans countries of Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia. In 2021, Euronews signed a partnership with TV Europa to launch a channel in Bulgarian. The new channel is planned to start broadcasting in the first quarter of 2022.

What is Euronews?

As the only international news media with a European perspective, Euronews is where the world turns to hear what Europe has to say. We’ve been providing independent news without favour or bias since launching in Lyon, France in 1993.

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Is Euronews dubbed in Slovenian?

In 2013, the new commercial channel Planet TV started broadcasting Euronews dubbed in Slovenian after Antenna TV SL purchased a major stake in the company. Euronews airs after closedown (or sign-off) of Planet TV, but both call sign logos are displayed.