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Campaign started to get RTI English back on FM in Slovakia
From Media Network Weblog. Posted June 13 2008, 12.06pm
A campaign has been launched to reverse the decision of the Slovak regulator to withdraw permission for Radio Tatras International (RTI) to broadcast its English programmes on FM across Slovakia. Since 5 June, RTI has been forced to broadcast programming in Slovak on FM, while its English service is carried on satellite and Internet only. The [...] (more)

English programmes of Radio Tatras International no longer on FM
From Media Network Weblog. Posted June 4 2008, 5.45pm
Eric Chilvers of Radio Tatras International writes: RTI will no longer be airing English language programmes on the FM service of RTI-SK (Slovak Republic) starting from 05 June 2008. This is due to pressure to translate all content into Slovak, which is clearly not possible. English programmes will still be available on Sky Digital Channel 0195 (Great [...] (more)

Radio Tatras International celebrates St Patrick’s Day
From Media Network Weblog. Posted March 14 2008, 3.52pm
RTI, Radio Tatras International, the pan-European English/Slovak radio station, is proud to announce a change to its normal programming to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, 17 March, live from Dublin. RTI has teamed up with liveIreland.com to bring live coverage of the celebrations from Dublin. The International service of RTI, including Sky Digital channel 0195 and the main [...] (more)

RTI attracts Horwich Sewing
From Radio Today. Posted September 7 2007, 1.04am
Slovak-based multi-language station Radio Tatras International has secured a deal with British manufacturer Horwich Sewing. The recruitment campaign for the sewing company aims to find staff for its new manufacturing plant in Poprad, Slovakia. (more)

Caroline goes FM on Aug 14th
From Radio Today. Posted August 13 2007, 8.50am
Radio Caroline is to re-broadcast on FM in Europe thanks to the services of Radio Tatras International. The special broadcast is to mark the 40th Anniversary of the passing of the Marine Offences Act in which all pirate radio stations closed down, with the exception of Caroline. (more)

RTI launches music club
From Radio Today. Posted April 7 2007, 1.52pm
Pan-European English and Slovak radio station Radio Tatras International is launching a Music Club for listeners throughout Europe. The station is also celebrating its 2nd birthday this weekend by counting down the Top 500 songs of all time, arriving at the number one song at 11pm Monday. (more)

Radio Tatras International launches news blog in Slovak - from Media Network Weblog
From Breaking Radio. Posted February 24 2007, 12.26pm
Slovak-based Radio Tatras International has launched a Weblog containing the text of its hourly weekday news in Slovak. The new service, part of a co (more)

Radio Tatras International launches news blog in Slovak
From Media Network Weblog. Posted February 23 2007, 2.08pm
Slovak-based Radio Tatras International has launched a Weblog containing the text of its hourly weekday news in Slovak. The new service, part of a complete enhancement of news within RTI-SK, is the first new online service from the RTI-SK News Team. It can be accessed 24 hours a day via rtispravy.blogspot.com Eric Wiltsher, Director RTI, said, [...] (more)

Countdown to Top 500 on RTI
From Merry Media. Posted February 15 2007, 12.44am
Radio Tatras International, the leading pan-European English/Slovak radio station, is pleased to announce that its listeners will decide what is played, daytimes, during the Easter Weekend.. (more)

Scottish Rugby Radio on Radio Tatras
From Merry Media. Posted February 15 2007, 12.39am
Scottish Rugby Radio will be broadcasting its programmes on Monday nights at 9pm on RTI (Radio Tatras International - Sky Channel 0195).. (more)

Radio Tatras International documentary on InformationTV
From Media Network Weblog. Posted January 10 2007, 11.05am
RTI, Radio Tatras International, the pan-European English/Slovak radio station, has announced that a documentary telling the story of the RTI 2006 Christmas Appeal is to be shown on Information TV. The documentary details the work of the British International School in Bratislava, the youngsters singing in Bratislava, the toys being collected and shipped to Poprad and then the [...] (more)

Radio Tatras International documentary on Information TV
From Media Network Weblog. Posted January 10 2007, 11.05am
RTI, Radio Tatras International, the pan-European English/Slovak radio station, has announced that a documentary telling the story of the RTI 2006 Christmas Appeal is to be shown on Information TV. The documentary details the work of the British International School in Bratislava, the youngsters singing in Bratislava, the toys being collected and shipped to Poprad and then the [...] (more)

RTI Launch Enviormental Campaign
From Merry Media. Posted January 9 2007, 2.11pm
RTI, Radio Tatras International, the leading interactive pan-European English/Slovak radio station, is proud to announce the launch of its Environmental Campaign, with a difference.. (more)

Radio Tatras International launches blog
From Media Network Weblog. Posted September 26 2006, 9.45am
Bilingual European broadcaster Radio Tatras International (RTI) has launched its own blog. Based in Poprad, Slovakia, RTI was born on 09 April 2005. It now broadcasts on Sky Digital via the Eurobird satellite, on various FM frequencies in Slovakia, and on the Internet. RTI broadcasts in English and Slovak, for both Brits and Slovaks working or living away from [...] (more)

Radio Tatras International drops mediumwave relay
From Media Network Weblog. Posted July 6 2006, 6.58pm
Radio Tatras International has issued the following media alert: Today, 6 July, will be the last day of RTI being on 1350AM. The digital satellite service of RTI, even in areas where 1350 can be heard, is already out performing the 1350AM service. RTI is committed to the digital age and will be announcing further digital [...] (more)

RTI drops mediumwave service
From Radio Today. Posted July 6 2006, 3.15pm
Today is the the last day of RTI (Radio Tatras International) transmitting on 1350AM across central and northern Europe. The digital satellite service of RTI, even in areas where 1350 can be heard, is already out performing the 1350AM service. RTI has said they are committed to the digital age and will be announcing further digital offerings soon and/or services that will transform from analogue to digital in a suitable time frame. (more)

Stuart Cameron joins RTI
From Radio Today. Posted June 29 2006, 2.00pm
RTI, Radio Tatras International, the leading pan-European English/Slovak radio station, is pleased to announce Stuart Cameron has joined the eclectic line up of evening DJs on the station. Eric Wiltsher, Director RTI, said: “It is a dual pleasure for me to welcome Stuart to RTI. “It was nearly 14 years ago when Stuart and I last worked together. (more)

World Cup fever on RTI
From Radio Today. Posted June 25 2006, 1.00am
Radio Tatras International, the pan-European English/Slovak radio station, is inviting its audience to vote for it’s all time world cup favourite track with the results being broadcast 30 June, 2006. The Special RTI WORLD CUP TOP CHART will be broadcast at 12.00CET, 11.00UK time, on 30 June 2006 and will be hosted by Vlado and Natalia. (more)

Slovak radio station RTI launches on Sky
From Digital Spy. Posted June 7 2006, 3.46am
English-Slovak radio station Radio Tatras International (RTI) launches on Sky. (more)

RTI launched on Sky Digital
From Radio Today. Posted June 6 2006, 1.00am
English and Slovak station RTI, Radio Tatras International, has launched on Sky Digital 0195. RTI already broadcasts to mainland Europe on 1350AM covering from Germany through the Baltics into and including Scandinavia plus 94.2 and 94.8FM in Slovakia reaching most of the V4 countries. The station is run by ex-BBC and commercial radio person Eric Wiltsher. Studios are based in Poprad Slovakia, with secondary studios in the UK and Riga. (more)

Radio Tatras International launches on Sky Digital tomorrow
From Media Network Weblog. Posted June 4 2006, 10.16pm
English/Slovak station RTI, Radio Tatras International, will launch on Sky Digital 0195 this Monday evening at 7.00pm UK time (1800 UTC). RTI already broadcasts to mainland Europe on: 1350AM covering from Germany through the Baltics into and including Scandinavia.94.2 and 94.8FM in Slovakia reaching most of the V4 countries. Studios are based in Poprad Slovakia, with secondary studios in the UK (more)

Radio station to release song
From Radio Today. Posted April 21 2006, 5.15am
Radio Tatras international are today releasing a song which was originally meant as a promotional tool to celebrate the first birthday of the international station. The track, called Twenty Four Seven Go has been recorded by Fantasy World vs RTI and will be published via iTunes stores by DWP Records based in Melbourne. (more)

Radio Tatras International celebrates its first birthday
From Media Network Weblog. Posted April 7 2006, 6.13pm
RTI, Radio Tatras International, the pan-European English/Slovak radio station, will be one year old on 9 April. The unique network of RTI started broadcasting at 8.00pm CET on 9 April, 2005 with its launch show being aired from AquaCity, Poprad, Slovakia. Since that time RTI has been the host broadcaster for a number of exclusive events, including the Arash Beach Party, and more recently welcomed (more)

RTI to air Scandinavian Top 20
From Radio Today. Posted April 3 2006, 10.30pm
RTI, Radio Tatras International have announced the launch of the Scandinavian Top 20, produced and hosted by Matthew French, every Sunday at 8.00pm CET. The Scandinavia Top 20 is compiled in studios in Turku, Finland which is ideally located to collate the latest data from the music-buying people of that region. Eric Wiltsher, Director RTI, said: “It is with great pleasure we welcome Matthew to our international team. He will add a dimension to the station that many of our listeners will thoroughly enjoy. “In a recent independent survey of RTI, our Slovak Top Chart was the most listened to daytime show. Following closely in second place was Larry London. The survey also showed, also with our Slovak listeners, that our English programmes, overall, produces the highest listening levels on RTI. “Therefore, a new chart show aired in the English language is destined to be a major hit with our listeners”. (more)

RTI to air Scandinavia Top 20
From Radio Today. Posted April 3 2006, 8.45pm
RTI, Radio Tatras International have announced the launch of the Scandinavian Top 20, produced and hosted by Matthew French, every Sunday at 8.00pm CET. The Scandinavia Top 20 is compiled in studios in Turku, Finland which is ideally located to collate the latest data from the music-buying people of that region. Eric Wiltsher, Director RTI, said: “It is with great pleasure we welcome Matthew to our international team. He will add a dimension to the station that many of our listeners will thoroughly enjoy. “In a recent independent survey of RTI, our Slovak Top Chart was the most listened to daytime show. Following closely in second place was Larry London. The survey also showed, also with our Slovak listeners, that our English programmes, overall, produces the highest listening levels on RTI. “Therefore, a new chart show aired in the English language is destined to be a major hit with our listeners”. (more)

RTI to air Scandinavina Top 20
From Radio Today. Posted April 3 2006, 6.00pm
RTI, Radio Tatras International have announced the launch of the Scandinavian Top 20, produced and hosted by Matthew French, every Sunday at 8.00pm CET. The Scandinavia Top 20 is compiled in studios in Turku, Finland which is ideally located to collate the latest data from the music-buying people of that region. Eric Wiltsher, Director RTI, said: “It is with great pleasure we welcome Matthew to our international team. He will add a dimension to the station that many of our listeners will thoroughly enjoy. “In a recent independent survey of RTI, our Slovak Top Chart was the most listened to daytime show. Following closely in second place was Larry London. The survey also showed, also with our Slovak listeners, that our English programmes, overall, produces the highest listening levels on RTI. “Therefore, a new chart show aired in the English language is destined to be a major hit with our listeners”. (more)

Radio Tatras International launches Scandinavia Top 20
From Media Network Weblog. Posted April 3 2006, 4.31pm
Pan-European broadcaster Radio Tatras International (RTI) has announced the launch of the Scandinavian Top 20, produced and hosted by Matthew French, every Sunday at 8.00pm CET (1800 UTC). The Scandinavia Top 20 is compiled in studios in Turku, Finland - ideally located to collate the latest data from the music-buying people of that region. Eric Wiltsher, Director RTI, said: "It is with great (more)

Radio Tatras International carries VOA’s Border Crossings
From Media Network Weblog. Posted February 14 2006, 9.34am
Pan-European broadcaster Radio Tatras International (RTI) and the Voice of America (VOA) have teamed up to launch the VOA’s Border Crossings programme on RTI. Border Crossings is in its 10th year as the Voice of America's premier music request live call in programme. Hosted by Larry London, Border Crossings airs Monday through Friday for an hour on RTI starting at 1800 UTC. Eric Wiltsher, RTI, (more)

Radio Tatras International now on satellite
From Media Network Weblog. Posted February 11 2006, 10.27am
Eric Wiltsher of Radio Tatras International informs us that the satellite service on the BSkyB platform (28.2 E) is now up and running, though it isn't as yet on the Electronic Programme Guide. It can be found on 11623H, FEC 2/3, Symbol Rate 27500. Digibox owners can add the station manually as follows: Go to Services Menu -> System Setup (4) -> Add Channels (4) -> enter the appropriate (more)

Radio Tatras International readied for satellite launch
From Media Network Weblog. Posted February 2 2006, 12.40pm
Radio Tatras International (RTI) is in the final stages of launching its first pan-European satellite service just as BSkyB announced that the satellite which will carry RTI is now viewed by 8.1 million homes in the UK alone. RTI will thereby become accessible to more homes than the entire population of Slovakia. Eric Wiltsher, Director of RTI UK, said: "Being on the same satellite as BSkyB gives (more)

Radio Tatras International says it is not dropping mediumwave
From Media Network Weblog. Posted January 29 2006, 11.35am
The Director of Pan-European radio station Radio Tatras International (RTI) has rubbished a story from an online source in Germany which says that "Due to a lack of funds at Radio Tatras International, the RTI relays via Kuldiga, Latvia on 1350 kHz (provided by Krebs TV) will end on 1 February." Eric Chilvers says that the author of the item (which was uncredited and unattributed) has not spoken (more)