Alpha Cyprus (Greek: Alpha Κύπρου) is a Cypriot Channel, created in 2015, a Sister-Channel of Alpha TV Greece, and operates its programs. The general manager is Petros Petrou. Alpha Cyprus is one of the Highest-rated channels in Cyprus.[1]
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| Country | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | National |
| Headquarters | Latsia, Nicosia, Cyprus |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Greek |
| Picture format | 16:9 (576i, SDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Alpha Television Cyprus Ltd. |
| Sister channels | Alpha TV |
| History | |
| Launched | 4 April 2016 |
| Former names | Alfa TV |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Nova | Channel 11 |
| Dish Network | Channel 10 |
| Streaming media | |
| Alpha Cyprus | Alpha TV Live |
History
editOn the 13th of October 2015, Alpha Cyprus was founded. Alpha Television Cyprus Limited was the owner of the Alpha TV company in Cyprus. A major shareholder of the company was the entrepreneur and owner of Alpha TV, the Greek TV station of the same name, Dimitris Kontominas.[2][3] On the 9th of November 2015, Dimitris Kontominas filed with the Cyprus Broadcasting Authority to request permission to obtain a free Cyprus Broadcast.[4][5] On the 27th of November 2015, Alpha TV got licensed to broadcast in Cyprus.[6] On the 21st of March 2016, the official presentation of Alpha Cyprus took place at a press conference. The program of the station & the staff members of the new channel were presented.[7][8] On the 4th April 2016, Alpha Cyprus began operation, having coverage in all of Cyprus.[9][10][11] On the 11th of April 2018, all the shares of Alpha Cyprus were sold to the Papaellinas Group for €7 Million.[12]
Programming
editAlpha Greece Programs
edit- Eleni - Variety/lifestyle show featuring entertainment as well as segments on cooking, health, astrology, lifestyle, youth issues. Hosted by a well-known Greek presenter Eleni Menegaki.
- Fos Sto Tounel - Informative series that focuses on finding missing persons. In its nineteenth season and hosted by Aggeliki Nikolouli; airs Fridays at 23:15.
- Spiti Mou, Spitaki Mou (Home Sweet Home) - Weekend morning show. Hosted by Konstantina Spyropoulou.
- 60' Ellada (60' Greece) - Documentary series traveling throughout Greece showcasing everyday life in different parts of the country. Hosted by Nikos Manesis and in its third season.
- 360° - Documentary series in its second season hosted by Sofia Papaioannou
- Pame Paketo (Idiom meaning "we are always together") - talk show. Hosted by Viki Xatzivasileiou.
- Min Arhizeis Ti Mourmoura (Do not start the grumbling) - family comedy series in its 6th season.
- To Soi Sou (Your Family) - comedy series in its 5th season, started in November 2014.
- Ela Sti Thesi Mou (Come to my Place) - Comedy series in its 3rd season.
- Tatouaz (Tattoo) - Drama series in its 2nd season.
- Deal or No Deal - hosted by Christos Ferentinos.
Alpha Cyprus Programs
edit- I Familia (The Family) - Cypriot TV Series which started its first season.
- Gineka Xoris Onoma (Woman Without Name) - Cypriot TV series on its 1st season.
- Me Agapi Cristiana (With Love Christiana) - Variety/lifestyle show featuring entertainment as well as segments on cooking, health, astrology, lifestyle, youth issues. Hosted by well-known Cypriot presenter Christiana Aristotelous.
- Louis Night Show - a satirical, comic show, in its 3rd season, hosted by a well-known Cypriot comedian Louis Patsalides.
- Alpha Proini Enimerosi (Alpha Morning News) - Weekend morning news program hosted by Konstantinos Konstantinou.
- Mple (Blue) - a new comedy show on its first season.[13]
- DOSE VASI! (PAY ATTENTION!) - a comedy show based on Have You Been Paying Attention?.[14]
Slogans
edit- Τον Απρίλιο έρχομαι σπίτι σου (In April coming to your homes)
- Μαζί στον ALPHA Κύπρου (Together in Alpha Cyprus)
References
edit- ^ "Top 25 Shows – AGB Nielsen Media Research (Cyprus)". agbcyprus. Archived from the original on 2019-05-23. Retrieved 2019-02-16.
- ^ "ALPHA TELEVISION CYPRUS LIMITED". OpenCorporates.com.
- ^ "Μαζί γίναμε 1 - Ένας χρόνος ΑLPHA Κύπρου". AlphaNews.Live. 4 April 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- ^ "Ο ALPHA στην Κύπρο". Enimerosi24.gr. 9 November 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- ^ "Και στην Κύπρο πάει ο Alpha". Τυπολογίες / Το Παρόν. 9 November 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ^ "Άδεια για τον Alpha στην Κύπρο". Τυπολογίες / Το Παρόν. 21 November 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ^ ""Στον αέρα" ο Alpha Κύπρου από τις 4 Απριλίου". AlTsantiri.gr. 21 March 2016. Archived from the original on 16 February 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
- ^ "Τον "Alpha Κύπρου" παρουσίασε ο Δημήτρης Κοντομηνάς". To Pontiki. 21 March 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
- ^ "Respect! Με τζετ σκι η μεγαλειώδης πρεμιέρα στον Αlpha Κύπρου". Το Θέμα Online. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- ^ "Ξεκίνησε ο Alpha Κύπρου (vid)". We24.gr. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- ^ "Εκπέμπει ήδη ο Αlpha Κύπρου - Δείτε τις πρώτες εικόνες". Το Θέμα Online. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- ^ "Νέο ιδιοκτησιακό καθεστώς στον Alpha Κύπρου". Capital.gr. 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Program". Alpha Κύπρου (in Greek). Retrieved 2019-02-16.
- ^ "Have You Been Paying Attention? gets adaptation in Cyprus | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 2023-01-13.