Estonia

Television Stations

Eesti Televisioon

Website: www.etv.err.ee

Owner / Publisher: Eesti RahvusringhÃ¤Ã¤ling, Estonian Government

Language: Estonian

Region Served / Publication Area: n/a

Politial Affiliation: n/a

Type of Coverage: News, general interest, entertainment, sports

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First broadcast in July of 1955, Eesti Televisioon is the national Estonian public television station. Headquartered in Tallinn, Eesti Televisioon broadcasts various news, general interest, sports, and entertainment-based programs. The station additionally imports many television shows from around the world.

Kanal 2

Website: www.kanal2.ee

Owner / Publisher: Eesti Meedia

Language: Estonian

Region Served / Publication Area: n/a

Politial Affiliation: n/a

Type of Coverage: News, current affairs, general interest, entertainment

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Kanal 2 is a privately owned television station and first aired in October of 1993. Kanal 2 broadcasts various news, current affairs, general interest, and entertainment-based programs. In addition to producing its own comedy, drama, and reality shows, Kanal 2 imports and broadcasts various television shows from other countries such as the United States.

TV3

Website: www.tv3.ee

Owner / Publisher: Viasat

Language: Estonian

Region Served / Publication Area: n/a

Politial Affiliation: n/a

Type of Coverage: News, general interest, entertainment

Frequency: n/a

Owned and operated by Viasat, TV3 was founded in 1996 as a result of the merger between EVTV and RVT. The television station produces a variety of Estonian programs, including news, lifestyle, talk, and reality shows. TV3 additionally broadcasts Estonian dramas and comedies, as well as many entertainment-based programs imported from the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries.