23-11-2009

Poland, Hungary win Hot Bird TV awards

By FNE Staff
    Poland's Wojna i Pokoj channel and Hungary's Duna TV were among the winners at the November 20 Hot Bird TV awards, recognizing the highest quality of content creation and innovation by thematic satellite television channels,

    Nearly 150 channels from 20 countries competed in this year's event, the most significant since the awards were established in 1998.

    Wojna i Pokoj won in the category of Cinema content, while Duna TV won the People's Choice award, where viewers voted for their favourite channel.

    The international jury included Jerzy Barski of TV-Sat Magazine (Poland). Channels from across Europe and Africa were eligible to compete.