Public broadcaster STVR plans to launch its own streaming service

Public broadcaster STVR plans to launch its own streaming service in 2027. Next year, it will more than double spending on its online section to €2.2m and will launch a new news website. The STVR Council approved the 2026 budget yesterday with revenues and expenditures of €201m. The state will provide €178m, with the rest coming mainly from ads. (aktuality.sk) Last year, the largest commercial TV group, Markíza, increased its net profit by 14% to €27.9m thanks to a 15% increase in sales to €151.8m.