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The Slovenian Agency for Communication Networks and Services (Akos) has granted new licences for five radio stations to begin broadcasting on DAB+, bringing the total to 18 stations now able to broadcast on DAB+ in Slovenia. Further requirements including transmissions beginning three months following the awarding, and that the stations comply with network operator RTV Slovenija on details surrounding transmission.

Bulgaria's Communications Regulation Commission (CRС) has launched a public consultation procedure on the draft CRC position regarding issuing DAB+ licences to broadcasters in the country.

Volkswagen will sell you active cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane assist, rear cross-traffic alert, electric folding mirrors, auto headlights and DAB+.

The infotainment is fitted with inclusions like satellite navigation and DAB+ digital radio for the 8.0-inch touchscreen system.

Bulgaria's Communications Regulation Commission (CRС) has launched a public consultation procedure on the draft CRC position regarding the issuance of DAB+ licences.

WorldDAB will take a detailed look at “Radio’s Digital Strategy” in a session held during IBC2018. Slated for Monday Sept. 17 at 9 a.m., the conference will discuss ways in which radio is innovating itself and delivering new content to the listener amidst an evolving industry landscape that includes the likes of Google, Amazon, Sonos and Apple Music. WorldDAB will also be available at Hall 10, Stand F27 for the duration of IBC 2018, running from 13 to 18 September.

The Bulgarian Communications Regulation Commission has announced it will work with the country’s Council for Electronic Media (CEM) to form an official policy document concerning the adoption of DAB+ digital radio. This is to address ongoing requests by Bulgarian broadcasters for the authorisation of DAB+ to meet additional spectrum demands.

British media regulator Ofcom has released its first ever Media Nations report, reviewing key trends in the radio and audio sector. The reports will provide key data and analysis on traditional and digital broadcast radio services, and look at the take-up and impact of subscription on-demand and streaming services.

A 5% year-on-year increase was recorded in the share of radio listening to digital radio in Northern Ireland, reaching 35% of all listening hours by the start of 2018.

The total number of receivers in use in Italy rose to 3.7 million, an increase compared to the previous survey of 13%, an increase in the knowledge of this technology known to over 10 million Italian adults (+14). The research was commissioned by DAB Italy to GfK Italy.