Seznam.cz launches own news service

The leading Czech internet company Seznam has launched its own news service, Seznam Zprávy. Operators say the site will focus on video news, fast news updates and strong personalities. A number of well-known journalists have joined the project from Czech Television and other leading local news outlets. Alongside reports posted during the day Seznam Zprávy says it will run live current affairs shows at the same time the main TV stations are showing their evening news.

Author: Ian Willoughby