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Norwegians appear to be embracing DAB+ radio. 511,000 DAB+ radios were sold during 2013, representing a 140 percent increase, year over year. 81,000 sold in 2010; 1340,000 in 2011; and 220,000 during 2012. Much of the 2013 increase was attributable to the introduction of the new station, NRK's P1+, which is only available via DAB+, and many radio users sought out DAB+ radios over the Christmas season, according to Kampanje.com.

Norwegian radio listeners take the step from analog to digital with sales of DAB radios increasing by almost 140 percent from 2012 to 2013.

There is increasing interest from radio stations in Southwest Germany to start broadcasting on DAB+ with almost all major regional and local commercial radio stations having applied for licences.

The 2012/2013 unaudited figures for the short financial year (01.10.2013 - 31.12.2013) by Klassik Radio AG shows higher revenues and significant earnings growth. All growth expenditures for the national digital radio distribution and the expansion in the FM distribution, are processed in the result.

Since the beginning of February a new station has been on air in Munich. The MKR is the radio of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising and provides current information and background information on church events, issues and developments in the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising and the world.

In the latest Ofcom update, Global Radio has also been granted permission to add a new station, with an unconfirmed name, playing music from the 70s, 80s and early 90s with particular appeal to audiences aged 35-54.

Digital radio specialists Celsus have welcomed the upcoming introduction of the new digital ‘tick mark’, announced at the recent Go Digital Conference in London.

Since becoming the first luxury brand in Australia to provide DAB * digital radio as standard fitment to a model - GS Line, launched in 2012 - Lexus has sold almost 8000 vehicles with the technology.

The “RTM-WorldDMB-ABU DAB+ Technology Workshop and Transmission Demonstration” will be held Feb. 28–March 4 at the IPPTAR Building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Registration is free.

With regards to the rollout of digital radio in the UK, we must emphasize the commitment of the British Government in particular and the investment by public and commercial broadcasters as well as the support by the automotive sector for digital radio.