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Last update: 06.03.2024 - older versions

A trial regional DAB+ multiplex went on air 24 October 2018, covering Belgrade and the surrounding area. More than 2 million people are covered by the trial DAB+ multiplex.

In 2020, ETV put five new DAB+ transmitters into operation, bringing the total number of transmitters to six, and reaching population coverage of 77.9%.

A third phase is expected later in 2024, adding four further sites: Crni Vrh Jagodina, Besna Kobila, Kopaonik, and Crni Vrh Pirot. The ten transmitters will bring coverage to over 90% of the population.

Currently, there is one national mux with 16 stations: five commercial stations with national licenses, four commercial stations with regional licenses and seven stations from RTS Radio Belgrade. Four of these are specialist and only available on digital. There are plans to increase the total number of services to 18.

Former Yugoslav republics to discuss the introduction of DAB+

Representatives of regulatory authorities from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro are exploring the introduction of DAB+ services following a conference in Sarajevo in order to exchange experiences and discuss the challenges for the future. While DAB + in Slovenia is the only former Yugoslav republic already in regular operation, Croatia have been testing for the last year. The other Balkan states have expressed interest.

Last update: 12.06.2023 - older versions

In this country there is

National multiplex: 1 Trial

on air.

Please note:

(a) These web pages are updated regularly to reflect current services on air, however they may not be exactly up to date.

(b) The logos shown on these pages are for illustrative purposes only – manufacturers and broadcasters are directed here for information on implementing station logos.

	Simulcast on AM / FM	Exclusive on digital	Total of services
DAB+ programmes	12	4	16

Frequency agreement signed for the expansion of DAB+ digital radio in eastern Europe

30.06.2023 - Austria - Hungary - Slovenia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Croatia - Serbia - Romania

On 12 and 13 June, the final meeting of a working group of media regulatory and frequency planning institutions from seven countries in eastern Europe took place at the Hungarian media regulatory authority NMHH in Budapest with the ceremonial signing of an agreement on the use of DAB+ frequencies in the joint frequency planning area. Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and Romania participated in the working group. The working agreement now concluded enables the administrations to tender for new or additional DAB+ multiplex coverage by agreeing on technical reference parameters for future DAB+ transmitter stations.

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Radio Belgrade adds new stations on DAB+

21.04.2023 - Serbia

On the 13th anniversary of the opening of the newly built Aval tower, four more stations from Radio Belgrade were added to the DAB+ network. "Listeners to Radio Belgrade and the whole of Serbia will get the new offer on the DAB+ network, they will get the opportunity to enjoy with our four thematic channels, in addition to the existing Radio Belgrade 1, 2, 3 and 202, the musical wealth of the digital archive of Radio Belgrade. What has been carefully archived and selected for 99 years, is offered this time in digital form for the enjoyment of all our citizens", said Director of Technology and Production of Radio Belgrade Zorana Bojičić.

(Radio Televizija Srbije) Read more

Serbia to extend DAB+ trial in 2020

14.01.2020 - Serbia

Serbian TV & radio network provider and DAB+ multiplex operator, ETV, has confirmed its plans to expand the ongoing trial DAB+ network in Serbia. ETV plans to extend coverage to all highways, with the deployment of an additional three transmitting sites in 2020.

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Serbia gets going with DAB+

01.03.2019 - Serbia

The new digital radio wave is working its way across Europe, with Serbia - a country whose radio listening habits are on par with the rest of Europe - looking to set the example for the implementation of DAB+ in the Balkans.This article takes a closer look at the current state of DAB+ in Serbia and the developments we can expect to see in Eastern Europe in the near future.

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DAB+ launches in Serbia

23.11.2018 - Serbia

Serbia has become the latest country to launch DAB+ following a launch ceremony attended by country officials and broadcasters at the Avala emission station. The digital radio network in Serbia will be expanded over the next year as Serbia continues its journey to the digitisation of radio.

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Former Yugoslav republics to discuss the introduction of DAB+

23.10.2018 - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Croatia - Serbia - North Macedonia - Montenegro - Slovenia

Representatives of regulatory authorities from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro are exploring the introduction of DAB+ services following a conference in Sarajevo in order to exchange experiences and discuss the challenges for the future. While DAB+ in Slovenia is the only former Yugoslav republic already in regular operation, Croatia have been testing for the last year. The other Balkan states have expressed interest.

(Communcations Regulatory Agency BH) Read more

Former Yugoslav republics to discuss the introduction of DAB+

23.10.2018 - North Macedonia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Croatia - Serbia - Montenegro - Slovenia

Representatives of regulatory authorities from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro are exploring the introduction of DAB+ services following a conference in Sarajevo in order to exchange experiences and discuss the challenges for the future. While DAB+ in Slovenia is the only former Yugoslav republic already in regular operation, Croatia have been testing for the last year. The other Balkan states have expressed interest.

(Satellifax) Read more

DAB discussed at digital radio seminar in the Balkans

16.06.2017 - Serbia

The EBU in collaboration with Radio Serbia and WorldDAB hosted a DAB seminar on digital radio on 8 June in Belgrade. The event, brought together representatives of Serbia - Government of the media sector, regulators and broadcasters. Also attended by EBU members from Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, Hungary, FYROM, Slovenia, Montenegro and Bosnia & Herzegovina, demonstrating the interest throughout the region to advance the implementation of DAB.

(webmag.gr) Read more

Digital Broadcasting Seminar on the progress of DAB in the Balkans

12.06.2017 - Serbia

The event, held at the Radio House, brought together representatives of Serbia - Government of the media sector, regulators and broadcasters. The event was also attended by EBU members from Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, Hungary, FYROM, Slovenia, Montenegro and Bosnia & Herzegovina, demonstrating the interest throughout the region to advance the implementation of DAB.

(digitalrvinfo.gr) Read more

Digital Radio Seminar focuses on DAB advancement in the Balkans

08.06.2017 -

- European Broadcasting Union (EBU) WorldDAB Member - Serbia

The EBU has partnered with Radio Serbia and WorldDAB to host the annual Digital Radio Seminar in Belgrade on 8 June 2017. The event, held at the Radio House, brought together senior representatives from the Serbian media sector - government, regulators and broadcasters. Also present were EBU Members from Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, Hungary, Macedonia, Slovenia, Montenegro and Bosnia & Herzegovina, demonstrating the interest across the broader area in moving forwards with the implementation of DAB.

(European Broadcasting Union) Read more