Effective from 30 October, German international broadcaster Deutsche Welle is introducing basic changes to its German programming of DW-RADIO, including two-hour programming blocks, a new programme schedule, more topical information, increased regionalisation and greater flexibility.
Deutsche Welle and Abu Dhabi TV are extending their partnership: on 28 September the first edition of their co-produced talk show “Meet Europe is broadcast, with twelve more editions planned. The cooperation between DW and Abu Dhabi TV also encompasses exchange of staff, technical services and images.
On 3 October Deutsche Welle starts a programme slot for Belarus: the 15 minute long magazine will report on events and developments in the region, with the aim to foster democracy and freedom of the media. The programme slot is subsidised by the European Commission. Initially broadcasts are in Russian.