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.
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.
November 9, 2015: Dimitris Kontominas filed with the Cyprus Broadcasting Authority request for permission to obtain a free Cyprus Broadcast.
November 27, 2015: Alpha TV got licensed to broadcast in Cyprus.
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.
April 4, 2016: Alpha Cyprus begins operation, having coverage in all of Cyprus.
April 11, 2018: All the shares of Alpha Cyprus are sold to the Papaellinas Group S.A. for €7 Million.
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.
60' Ellada - 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 - talk show. Hosted by Viki Xatzivasileiou.
Min Arhizeis Ti Mourmoura - family comedy series in its 6th season.
To Soi Sou - comedy series in its 5th season, started in November 2014.
Ela Sti Thesi Mou - Comedy series in its 3rd season.
Tatouaz - Drama series in its 2nd season.
Deal or No Deal - hosted by Christos Ferentinos.
Alpha Cyprus Programs
I Familia - Cypriot TV Series which started its first season.
Gineka Xoris Onoma - Cypriot TV series on its 1st season.
Me Agapi Cristiana - 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.
