BBC Minute secures first European broadcast partnership with Rock FM in Cyprus
BBC Minute, the dynamic 60-second global news round-up from the BBC World Service, is now available in parts of Cyprus following a broadcasting agreement with radio network, Rock FM. The deal marks the first time BBC Minute can be heard on a radio station in Europe.
Published: 10 April 2017
We are delighted to bring the BBC’s trusted journalism to Rock FM’s listeners with the creative and talented team at BBC Minute
BBC Minute brings stories of the moment to young and connected listeners across the globe - updated every half hour, 24 hours a day, seven days a week - from trending world news and sport to tech and entertainment.
From today, Rock FM will begin broadcasting BBC Minute to listeners in Cyprus, including in Limassol (89.2 FM), Paphos (98.5 FM) and Latchi (106.7 FM). BBC Minute will air on Rock FM six times a day, seven days a week.
Mary Hockaday, Controller, BBC World Service English, says: “BBC Minute is now available in Cyprus, building on its increasing presence through digital and radio outlets around the world. We are delighted to bring the BBC’s trusted journalism to Rock FM’s listeners with the creative and talented team at BBC Minute.”
Philippos Sophocleous, Director, Rock FM, adds: "I could not be happier with this new deal. The BBC is known for its accuracy and impartiality in news reporting and we are excited to begin broadcasting BBC Minute on our radio station.”
BBC Minute launched in 2015. It now broadcasts on 18 partner radio stations in 9 countries around the world, from Lagos to Hong Kong.
This month, BBC World Service also launched new BBC Minute products called ‘BBC Minute On…’ that delve into a single subject in 60 seconds.
BBC Minute is available to download via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn and the BBC World Service website.
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