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Commenting on the reasons behind DPG Media's launch of a digital-only station, music director Kevin Moens stated that DAB+ digital radio presented an opportunity to do something novel and reach new audiences on the Flemish radio scene, particularly as DAB+ tripled its penetration in the Belgian region.

Swedish Radio has submitted an application to the Ministry of Culture for a national DAB+ permit for the 2020-2025 period. As part of its current permit, the public broadcaster is authorised to broadcast digital radio in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and Norrbotten. As part of its new application, Swedish Radio has requested a nationwide permit for ten channels.

A new call for tenders for DAB+ licenses has launched in the state of Thuringia, central Germany. Interested parties wishing to convert their FM licenses into DAB+ have until 20 December 2019 to submit their applications.

The Berlin radio landscape is becoming increasingly diverse as Radio Arabica and Mega Radio Berlin launch on DAB+ in the German capital. This marks the first time an Arabic-language radio station has been allocated a DAB+ license in the Berlin.

The availability of the Pure Evoke-1 helped DAB finally take off in the United Kingdom, and there are now over 40 countries with radio stations that conform to DAB or DAB+ standards. As for Pure, the company said its cumulative DAB radio sales exceeded 5 million units as of 2014.

The new station, named Magic at the Musicals, will be available on DAB+ in and around London from Thursday 21st November 2019, offering targeted access to a premium and distinctive audience of musical loving fans of all ages.

Whether you're looking for a decent-sounding digital radio for the kitchen, an alarm radio for your bedside table, or a radio you can take on the go, we have the best option for you – whatever your budget. Here are the 5 best DAB radios available in the UK today.

A radio station playing nothing but podcasts will launch in London shortly on DAB+ via the London 2 multiplex. Podcast Radio will showcase podcasts from all over the globe enabling content providers to market and promote their audio across broadcast radio.

Edge Digital is the clear leader in Sydney with 123,000 listeners, leading ABC Jazz (97,000) and KIIS 90’s 81,000.

Austria's DAB+ network continues to expand as the second phase of the rollout is set to take place in mid-December. The expansion will take place in the western part of the country, and bring total population coverage in the country to 75%.