As previously reported, Radio Vlaanderen Internationaal (RVi) is closing down. From 1 January 2012, VRT Radio 1 and Radio 2 will be broadcast worldwide by satellite. VRT says it is also working on a new offer for foreigners in Flanders. Currently, the VRT has an online offer in English, French and German. The subsites of Deredactie.be bring a selection of general and sports news, plus foreign language fragments. A detailed overview of the reception opportunities abroad can be found at VRT.be.
VRT has also published a statement about the closure of mediumwave 927 kHz as of 1 January. It says the closure follows the European trend whereby more and more mediumwave stations are being closed. It says 1.7 million kW hours annually (equivalent to 745 tons of CO2) will be saved. According to VRT, relatively few people listened on mediumwave.
(Sources: VRT/RVi websites via Media Network Weblog)
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