Television channel
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]
History
On 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
Alpha Greece Programs
- 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
- 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
- Τον Απρίλιο έρχομαι σπίτι σου (In April coming to your homes)
- Μαζί στον ALPHA Κύπρου (Together in Alpha Cyprus)
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