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Germany is preparing for the launch of its second national multiplex. Launching on 5 October, the multiplex will host up to 16 commercial radio stations, which will be available to DAB+ listeners across the country.

The public broadcaster for Germany’s federal states of Thuringia, Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, MDR, published a research study in 2020 that considered the sustainability of DAB+. The study found that DAB+ requires around 10% of the capacity that is required to broadcast MDR’s stations on FM services – a percentage that is set to reach 13% by 2024, as new services launch on DAB+. The study also found that on average, a two-person household requires approximately 2000 kWh of energy per annum for terrestrial broadcast. Using DAB+ instead of FM could result in energy savings comparable to approximately 5600 households.

Poland's DAB+ network has been expanded following the launch of ten new transmitters across the country. The transmitters, which went into operation on 1 October, are the result of a tender announced in June 2019.

IZT have launched a live webinar series to inform their audience on the company's various solutions and applications. The first webinarwill take place on 15 October and cover how to test automotive radio receivers in the lab, while the second one on 15 October will cover DAB Head-end solutions.

This article outlines the current state of DAB+ in Italy, where around 50 stations are available nationally across the country on DAB Italia, EuroDab Italia and RAI's multiplexers.

Germany's Digital Radio Office has published an information sheet regarding the EECC, the deadline for which is 21 December 2020. The document includes important information for listeners, retailers and manufacturers across Germany.

This article outlines the different ways in which drivers can install and benefit from DAB+ digital radio in their cars. In Switzerland, 91% of new cars are equipped with DAB+.

The European Electronic Communications Code (EECC), which entered into force on 20 December 2018, must be transposed into national legislation by EU Member States by 21 December 2020.

According to the latest listening figures from Australia, DAB+ radio welcomed an additional +280,000 listeners in Melbourne for the survey period, between 16 July and 19 September 2020.

WorldDAB and the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) presented a technical webinar series last week, attracting over 350 broadcasters, network operators, regulators and other radio stakeholders from over 50 countries. The series, which extended for three days, presented a panel of experts who explained the features and opportunities that DAB+ offers broadcasters in the MENA region.