TVMNews+ (formerly TVM 2 or Education 22)[1] is a terrestrial television network in Malta, operated by national broadcaster Public Broadcasting Services. Unlike the more wide-ranging TVM network, TVMNews+ focuses primarily on newscasting and educational television.
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| Country | Malta |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Gwardamanġa, Malta |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Maltese |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Public Broadcasting Services (Government of Malta) |
| Sister channels | TVM |
| History | |
| Launched | 8 March 2012 |
| Replaced | Education 22 (1996–2012) |
| Former names | TVM2 (2012–2021) |
| Links | |
| Website | tvm.com.mt/mt |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Free-to-air | 43 (UHF) |
| GO | 104 |
History edit
The network was originally launched as Education 22, an educational television service operated by the Maltese government's Ministry of Education, Employment and the Family.[2] In March 2012 responsibility for the channel was shifted from the Ministry to the national broadcaster, Public Broadcasting Services (PBS), and the network began broadcasting as TVM2 on 8 March 2012.[3] Following a restructuring of operations within PBS, as from October 2021 the network has been broadcasting under the name of TVMNews+.
Programming edit
TVMNews+ primarily airs news and educational programmes, including direct learning programmes on Maltese history and culture as well as coverage of current events.[3] It also airs a nightly newscast in Maltese Sign Language for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired. It also airs news broadcasting and also an English version. Like TVM, special programmes like football and festivals are sometimes broadcast yearly. [4]
References edit
- ^ PBS announces new station TVMnews+ - maltatoday.com.mt
- ^ "Education 22 Goes digital". The Malta Independent. 6 July 2011. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ a b "Education 22 television station becomes TVM2". Times of Malta. 6 March 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ Vella, Matthew (5 March 2012). "PBS takes Education 22 in cultural revamp of station". Malta Today. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
External links edit
- Official website (in Maltese)