TVM+ (formerly TVMNews+ and originally TVM2)[1] is a terrestrial television network in Malta, operated by national broadcaster Public Broadcasting Services that was launched in 2012. Unlike the more wide-ranging TVM network, TVM+ focuses primarily on newscasting and educational television.
 Current TVM+ logo (2024–) | |
| Country | Malta |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Gwardamanġa, Malta |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Maltese |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Public Broadcasting Services (Government of Malta) |
| Sister channels | |
| History | |
| Launched | 8 March 2012 |
| Replaced | Education 22 (1996–2012) |
| Former names | TVMNews+ (2021–2024) TVM2 (2012–2021) |
| Links | |
| Website | tvmnews.mt |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Free-to-air | 43 (UHF) |
| GO | 104 |
| Melita | 104 |
History
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The network was originally launched as Education 22 (more commonly known as E22) 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+.
After TVMNews+ was met with criticism due to the name, the channel rebranded as TVM+ in September 2024.[4]
Programming
editTVM+ 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. [5]
References
edit- ^ "PBS announces new station TVMnews+". MaltaToday.com.mt. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "TVM's news channel to drop 'news' from logo". Times of Malta. September 19, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Vella, Matthew (5 March 2012). "PBS takes Education 22 in cultural revamp of station". Malta Today. Retrieved 11 July 2019.