Europe gets to see more eroticism, sport and entertainment

In Europe last year, 277
new television channels were launched. Although this will break the record of 295
new product launches in 2003, but analysts believe that the
still of a high standard, as the British Guardian reports in the
Tuesday's issue writes. A study by Screen Digest revealed,
that the adult industry is leading the growth trend: in 2004, 28
new porn channels have been launched; European viewers can now choose from
84 channels in this area. That is not much less than
the 93 news stations offered in Europe. In second place
The new launches were followed by the entertainment channels, 26 of which entered the
were launched. This is closely followed by the 24 sports channels, which
could be received for the first time last year. Teleshopping was
expanded by 11 new channels. Growth in all divisions takes precedence
This is mainly due to the expansion in the pay-TV sector. Most stations
can look at the English, who have access to 416
television stations. In France, 246, in Germany 93
channels will be watched. In the current year, experts expect around 200
new television channels in Europe.