Sigma TV

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Sigma TV
Τηλεόραση ΣΙΓΜΑ
Sigma TV Logo.png
Country Cyprus
Broadcast areaNational
Headquarters Strovolos, Nicosia, Cyprus
Programming
Language(s)Greek
Ownership
OwnerSigma Radio TV Public Limited
Sister channels Skai TV
History
Launched3 April 1995
Links
Website Official website

Sigma TV is a commercial network in Cyprus that commenced broadcasting on April 3, 1995. It is a private service and is currently the first-rated channel in Cyprus. Sigma TV is geared at a younger audience, with the focus on the 18-45 age group. It broadcasts a mix of original programs as well as popular foreign programming. Sigma is a general entertainment station with programming that includes Children's shows, sports, news, movies, series and popular telenovelas from Latin America.

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Sigma was affiliated with Alpha TV [1] from Greece from January 2010 to January 2016 due to a licensing agreement. Sigma is additionally affiliated with Skai TV and MAD TV. Furthermore, it has secured programming deals with major studios from the U.S. and around the world.

Programming

Sigma broadcasts hit series from Latin America, the U.S., and various own productions. In addition, it has sports programming, children's shows, and current affairs programs. It holds the exclusive rights to broadcast first choice UEFA Champions League matches in Cyprus for 2009 - 2012.

Programme 2014/2015

News & Current Affairs

Programmes

Television series

Old programmes

Old Cypriot Serials

Foreign

Other

Telenovelas

Entertainment

Children's

Sigma TV featuring an extensive block of Children's programming including two of its own productions- ΑΒ Αlfavita and Μe to Ni kai me to Sigma. Through a partnership with Buena Vista International, Sigma has the rights to the Jetix library of shows which include:

SigmaLive

SigmaLive
Type Web portal
Format Berliner
Owner(s)DIAS Publishing House
Founded2007
Political alignmentCentre-Right
Headquarters Strovolos, Nicosia, Cyprus
Website www.sigmalive.com

SigmaLive is a leading web portal published online by a cooperation of Sigma TV and DIAS Publishing House. [11] In its 11 years of operations the portal has managed to reach the 9th position in local online rankings. [12] The portal is also the host for the online version of the INBusiness magazine.

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