BCC stages contest for a number of TV and radio frequencies

The Broadcasting Coordinating Council (BCC) announced Tuesday a contest for 11 TV and 17 radio frequencies. There will be auctioned five radio frequencies of “Europa Plus Moldova” radio station, three of “Hit FM”, by two of the radio stations “Ecou”, “Univers FM” and “Autoradio” and by one of “Radio Sângera”, “Vanoles” and “Micul Samaritean” stations. The largest number of TV frequencies – 7 – were belonging to “TV Dixi” channel. The frequencies of “Euro TV Chisinau” and the Ungheni-based “Euronova” channel will be also auctioned. Another two frequencies announced for contest, available in Taraclia, are not used at present. The contest will start after the BCC’s decision is published in the “Official Monitor of Moldova” and will run for 30 days. BCC will establish the date of the contest not later than 20 days after the expiry of the term for placing bids. In compliance with the Broadcasting Code’s provisions, the broadcasting licences are granted for a 7-year period.