CNN rumored to be launching Polish language network with TVN as partner

CNN is planning to launch a Polish language version. Polish TVN is the most likely partner for the undertaking. At the moment negotiations are taking place. No official statement was made by either partner. Unofficially, sources say the first Polish all news channel will begin broadcasting via satellite and cable on Sept. 1. CNN's presence on the Polish market would be a continuation of the company's regional policy. CNN already has branches in Spain and Turkey and is interested in further cooperation with television channels, radio stations and wireless application protocol (WAP) information service providers. It is in negotiations with many European broadcasters. (Gazeta Wyborcza, page 20) A.D.