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"Towards a successful launch of DAB in Europe" is the title of a seminar that will be held during the event. It's scheduled for Feb. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Centre Etoile Saint-Honoré. This session will provide an opportunity to discuss the latest developments in digital radio in Europe. Among the speakers for the event will be Patrick Hannon, president of WorldDMB; Quétel Mathieu, vice president of SIRTI; and Jacqueline Bierhorst, responsible for the implementation of the DAB+ in the Netherlands.

Tuesday 28th January at 20.00 NRK launches the digital-only radio station NRK P13, a music and entertainment channel for young adults.

Digital radio listening had a strong growth towards the end of the year. Now, 40% of all radio listening in Norway digital. The increase of 4 percentage points from the previous quarters.

WorldDMB, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Swiss public broadcaster, SSR SRG, are working together to ensure that visitors to the 2014 Geneva Motor Show experience the best that DAB+ can offer in terms of audio and visual radio services.

European experts on digital radio will be at Le Radio (9-11 February) to discuss the implementation of DAB+ in Europe and more specifically in France.

According to a report by RADIOSZENE the Commission on Licensing and Supervision will allow radio station Schlagerparadies to broadcast on the national digital radio multiplex instead of 90elf until the re-tendering of the license. According to RADIOSZENE the topic will be discussed again in the next meeting in February.

At least six times more national channels than the FM band. 60 Norwegian channels in Oslo and Akershus counties. Radio All are facing the biggest revolution since the local radio coming, says leading industry figures.

People in South-Western Norway is now getting Oslo channels on its radio - in addition, local radio stations have greater coverage. New local DAB network provides multiple channels to people in the area.

Volkswagen now offer DAB+ as a factory option for all its models for the Dutch market.

The TechniSat Digit Radio GO is a portable DAB+ / FM Pocket Radio. Thanks to a built-in battery, the receiver can be used up to six hours of mobile operation.