In Brief: RMF FM; Tobacco production; Peugeot-Citroen; ITI

National music radio station RMF FM is now accessible on the Polsat digital platform, Polsat Cyfrowy. The contract was signed in November 2002 though its value was not disclosed. RMF FM is the first radio station accessible on this platform. (Media i Marketing Polska, p. 24) ... Tobacco growers, who were invited by the Agriculture Ministry to discuss a government system offering compensation following EU entry, failed to reach an agreement with the Ministry. The lifting of customs duty along with reduced government subsidies will make tobacco production unprofitable. (Puls Biznesu, p. 9) ... The government has presented automotive concern PSA Peugeot-Citroen with proposals to encourage the company to construct a car assembly plant in Poland. The decision of the French will mostly depend on infrastructure as well as the amount of public funds raised for the investment. (Puls Biznesu, p. 6) ... After nine months of 2002, the sales of the ITI Group equaled $114.2 million - almost 24% up on the same period last year. The revenues from sales generated by TVN and TVN Siedem amounted to $92.6 million. (Media i Marketing Polska, p. 8) A.Z.