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Radio Around the World:

Published on Friday, November 13, 2009

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ARMENIA: The government announced it will switch to digital TV & radio broadcasting by 2015, but must raise $200 million to cover the conversion costs … VENEZUELA: A government report says a Colombian army radio signal is blocking Venezuela’s national radio station, claiming it’s “part of a strategy to destabilize” the nation … INDIA: The Information & Broadcasting Ministry proposes allowing FM radio stations be allowed to operate multiple frequencies in the same cityPAKISTAN: Employees of Radio Pakistan held a protest outside the office in Islamabad, demanding the 15-20 percent pay increase the government promised … ENGLAND: London-based GMG Radio raised nearly $330,000 during their 18-hour radiothon to raise money for the Help for Heroes charity … IRELAND: The latest ratings shows RTÉ Radio now had 18 of the top 20 radio programs in the nation. and Donegal’s Highland Radio has the largest market share of any local radio station.

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