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The Global Radio for Resilience Initiative, led by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) in collaboration with regional broadcasting unions—including the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), African Union of Broadcasting (AUB), Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU), and European Broadcasting Union (EBU)—seeks to highlight the enduring importance of radio as a trusted, accessible, and inclusive communication tool in disaster risk reduction (DRR). This call aims to document, celebrate, and amplify the stories of how radio supports communities in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters. UNDRR and its partners extend an invitation to broadcasters, unions, community organizations, and media practitioners worldwide to submit radio resilience case studies for inclusion in a global publication.

The 2025 edition of IBC – International Broadcasting Convention, one of the world's most important events dedicated to media and broadcasting, closes in Amsterdam, on 15 September. Over the weekend, Giorgio d'Ecclesia, CEO & Founder of Radiospeaker.it, was in Amsterdam to meet colleagues, companies and partners from all over Europe. One of the most important topics was the event dedicated to DAB, where ASA – Automatic Safety Alert was presented: a system that allows radios to turn on automatically or interrupt programmes in the event of natural disasters or emergencies. ‘A huge technological step forward that confirms how radio remains a vital and public utility medium,’ commented d'Ecclesia.

The fourth edition of the CIM Establishment Survey (ES) shows that the audio landscape in Belgium is shifting slowly. Radio remains traditionally strong in Flanders, but the way people listen has changed less over the past year than in previous years. The reach of DAB+ is still slowly growing. In Flanders, it rose from 21 per cent in 2022 to 31 per cent in 2023 and 32 per cent in 2024, only to increase slightly to 32.7 per cent in 2025. Men in the higher income category remain the pioneers, with 48.3 per cent usage, but it is striking that women in the same target group (40.6 per cent) have almost caught up. In Wallonia, DAB+ is climbing steadily from 18.4 per cent in 2023 to 21.7 per cent this year. Among 25-64 year olds, usage is highest at 25.8 per cent.

The SRG criticises private radio stations for their U-turn in deciding to stick with FM after all. Six answers to six questions following the National Council's decision to delay the switch-off. Does the SRG feel confused by private radio stations, which are pushing for FM to continue operating contrary to the original agreement? "The SRG clearly believes that the demand made by some private radio stations on politicians is a step in the wrong direction and does not correspond to the framework conditions originally agreed and confirmed by the federal government, on the basis of which we made our decisions."

Arcom has decided: to renew, from 1 August 2025 to 31 May 2026, the authorisation granted to SAS Coméquip to trial DAB+ broadcasting in Saint-Denis, Le Tampon and Saint-André; to authorise the aforementioned company to trial DAB+ broadcasting in Saint-Leu and Saint-Paul from 1 August 2025 to 31 May 2026; to renew, from 1 August 2025 to 31 May 2026, the authorisation granted to the Fédération des radios associatives de La Réunion (FAR) to trial DAB+ broadcasting in Saint-Denis.

Radio Junior, the only nationwide radio station for children, is celebrating its 15th birthday. Since its inception, it has been a safe space for children, where fairy tales, stories, music, and meaningful entertainment develop their imagination, teach them to listen, and encourage their sensitivity to the world around them. To mark its anniversary, Radio Junior has prepared a September full of new features for its listeners. Martina Flašíková, Director General of Slovak Television and Radio, adds: "Radio Junior is unique in the Slovak radio environment. It offers children safe and high-quality programming that develops their imagination, teaches them values, and brings up topics that are important to discuss." Listeners can tune in to Radio Junior via DAB+ digital broadcasting in their car or at home.

After a historic year, Fip is maintaining its programming schedule for the 2025/2026 season. This gives media+ the opportunity to discuss the station's highlights and the benefits of DAB+ deployment with Ruddy Aboab, Director of Fip. media+ asked: What does the rollout of DAB+ mean for Fip? "Thanks to the rollout of DAB+ digital radio, Fip's unique, feel-good programming is now more widely available across the country," said Aboab. "Not only will Fip be accessible across 76% of the country by 2026, but it will also offer much higher sound quality. We are moving from 10 FM frequencies to 189 frequencies via DAB+. That's the challenge for tomorrow!"

In addition to the various base-band and RF equipment featured by several exhibitors, as well as WorldDAB’s own stand in Hall 8, the footprint of the DAB+ digital radio standard at IBC2025 included its flagship conference session on the show’s Sunday. Hosted in partnership with Broadcast Networks Europe under the headline “Shaping the future of broadcast radio,” the session shared updates as well as lessons learned on the importance of broadcast digital radio. It focused on the latest global deployments and innovations. Bernie O’Neill, WorldDAB project director, opened with a brief update on the latest market developments for the DAB+ digital radio standard.

In recent weeks, several consortium companies operating as local radio network operators and belonging to the Aeranti-Corallo association have activated various broadcasting systems included in the relevant technical plans communicated to MIMIT when submitting expressions of interest for obtaining the right to use frequencies. The list includes: Lombardia Dab (operating in basin 3 - Lombardy) has activated the Campo dei Fiori (VA) system on block 11B. Digiloc (operating in basin 4A – autonomous province of Trento) has activated the Brione and Moià facilities on block DAB 11C. Veneto Dab (operating in basin 5 – Veneto) has activated the Spiazzi (VR), Monte Berico (VI), and Castelfranco Veneto (TV) systems on block 8D.

In August 2025, the appointment of the MIMIT commission for the evaluation of DAB+ carrier applications for Vatican Radio was published following the launch of the call for tenders in June 2025. Amid stringent technical constraints, attractive economic proposals, but also significant responsibilities, let us recall what this is all about. With the appointment of the Evaluation Commission by the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy in July 2025, published in August, the competition for the 20-year contract for the transmission capacity necessary to broadcast Vatican Radio programs on one of the three national DAB+ multiplexes got underway.