Med.TV marks one year on air
Malta’s first international broadcaster expands distribution partnerships
Med.TV has marked its first year on air, with the Malta-based broadcaster saying it has moved beyond a new television service to become a platform for connection across the Mediterranean.
In a statement issued to coincide with the anniversary, Med.TV said the past 12 months had reinforced its belief that communication should act as “a bridge” between people and sectors, linking entrepreneurs and innovators, culture and policy, and the diverse voices that shape the region’s identity.
Med.TV founder and chairman Anton Tabone said the channel had evolved from a broadcast into “a space for connection across the Mediterranean”, arguing that the region’s future will be shaped not only by institutions but also by people who can collaborate and share ideas across borders, cultures and perspectives.
The channel went live last year after securing approval from the Broadcasting Authority and signing a national distribution agreement with GO, as previously reported by Times of Malta.
Med.TV has positioned itself as the first broadcaster focused exclusively on Mediterranean culture, lifestyle and business. It has also highlighted its satellite licence as a milestone for Maltese broadcasting, enabling the channel to transmit to more than 160 million households across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
The anniversary comes as Med.TV continues to expand its reach through international distribution deals.
Earlier this year, the station announced it had become available on Rakuten TV, Europe’s leading FAST streaming platform, extending access to viewers across key markets including the UK, Ireland, the Nordics, Spain, Italy and Malta.
Med.TV has also entered into a number of strategic partnerships. These include a three-year partnership with Arts Council Malta and PBS, as well as other partnerships with Heritage Malta, Manoel Theatre, to bring Maltese cultural content to wider international audiences, while continuing to develop original programming and secure further carriage agreements.
The broadcaster has also entered into an agreement with the Anna Lindh Foundation, a network of civil society organisations dedicated to promoting intercultural dialogue in the Mediterranean region.
Med.TV has also become a full member of COPEAM (Permanent Conference of the Mediterranean Audiovisual Operators) a not-for-profit association devoted to the promotion of inter-cultural dialogue and media cooperation in the Mediterranean region.
Looking ahead, the broadcaster said its focus remains on celebrating the Mediterranean’s richness while helping strengthen a sense of shared future, thanking partners, contributors and viewers for their support during its first year on air.