Alpha TV Cyprus

Alpha Cyprus is a Cypriot Channel, created in 2015, a Sister-Channel of Alpha TV Greece, & operates its programs. The general manager is Petros Petrou. Alpha Cyprus is one of the Highest-rated channels in Cyprus.[1]

Alpha TV Cyprus
CountryCyprus
Broadcast areaCyprus
SloganΜαζί στον Alpha Κύπρου (Together in Alpha Cyprus)
HeadquartersLatsia, Nicosia, Cyprus
Programming
Language(s)Greek
Picture format16:9 (576i, SDTV)
Ownership
OwnerAlpha TV Cyprus Ltd.
Sister channelsAlpha TV
History
Launched4 April 2016
Former namesAlfa TV
Links
WebsiteAlpha TV
Availability
Terrestrial
NovaChannel 11
Dish NetworkChannel 10
Satellite
CytaVisionChannel 11
CableNetChannel 11
PrimeTelChannel 158
Streaming media
Alpha CyprusAlpha TV Live

History
  • October 13, 2015: Alpha TV Cyprus is founded. Alpha Television Cyprus Limited is the owner of the Alpha TV company in Cyprus. A major shareholder of the company is the entrepreneur and owner of Alpha TV, the Greek TV station of the same name, Dimitris Kontominas.[2][3]
  • November 9, 2015: Dimitris Kontominas filed with the Cyprus Broadcasting Authority request for permission to obtain a free Cyprus Broadcast.[4][5]
  • November 27, 2015: Alpha TV got licensed to broadcast in Cyprus.[6]
  • March 21, 2016: Official presentation of Alpha Cyprus takes place at a press conference. The program of the station & the staff members of the new channel will be presented.[7][8]
  • April 4, 2016: Alpha Cyprus begins operation, having coverage in all of Cyprus.[9][10][11]
  • April 11, 2018: All the shares of Alpha Cyprus are sold to the Papaellinas Group S.A. for €7 Million.[12]

Programming

Alpha Greece Programs
Main article: List of programs broadcast by Alpha TV
  • 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 (Light in the tunnel) - 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
  • 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]

Slogans
  • Τον Απρίλιο έρχομαι σπίτι σου (In April coming to your homes)
  • Μαζί στον ALPHA Κύπρου (Together in Alpha Cyprus)

References
  1. "Top 25 Shows - AGB Nielsen Media Research (Cyprus)". agbcyprus. Archived from the original on 2019-05-23. Retrieved 2019-02-16.
  2. "ALPHA TELEVISION CYPRUS LIMITED". OpenCorporates.com.
  3. "Μαζί γίναμε 1 - Ένας χρόνος ΑLPHA Κύπρου". AlphaNews.Live. 4 April 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  4. "Ο ALPHA στην Κύπρο". Enimerosi24.gr. 9 November 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  5. "Και στην Κύπρο πάει ο Alpha". Τυπολογίες / Το Παρόν. 9 November 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  6. "Άδεια για τον Alpha στην Κύπρο". Τυπολογίες / Το Παρόν. 21 November 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  7. ""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.
  8. "Τον "Alpha Κύπρου" παρουσίασε ο Δημήτρης Κοντομηνάς". To Pontiki. 21 March 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  9. "Respect! Με τζετ σκι η μεγαλειώδης πρεμιέρα στον Αlpha Κύπρου". Το Θέμα Online. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  10. "Ξεκίνησε ο Alpha Κύπρου (vid)". We24.gr. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  11. "Εκπέμπει ήδη ο Αlpha Κύπρου - Δείτε τις πρώτες εικόνες". Το Θέμα Online. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  12. "Νέο ιδιοκτησιακό καθεστώς στον Alpha Κύπρου". Capital.gr. 11 April 2018.
  13. "Program". Alpha Κύπρου (in Greek). Retrieved 2019-02-16.
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