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English-language TV, Radio and Press media

A world of information, both local and global - in English. The local and international English-language print and broadcast media that is available to you if you live in Cyprus.

English is widely spoken in Cyprus and fairly well represented in the local media - radio, television and print. 

Radio

There are several English-language radio channels, and some Greek ones with regular English-language news. However, there is no dedicated, English-language radio news service.  

BFBS Radio Cyprus is the British Forces Broadcasting Service, widely broadcast, with all programming in English 24 hours a day. BFBS Radio 1 Cyprus has a full programme of DJ-led music shows. BFBS Radio 2 Cyprus plays more "classic tracks". It also has programming from BBC Radio 4.

You can tune in on the following frequencies: 

BFBS Radio 1

BFBS Radio 2
Nicosia 89.7 FM Nicosia 91.7 FM
WSBA 92.1 FM WSBA 89.9 FM
ESBA 99.6 FM ESBA 95.3 FM

Coast FM is an independent Limassol-based music radio station on FM and via the Internet with live streaming.

Radio Pafos at 93.7 FM and 98.8 FM has an English show weekday evenings between 19:00 and 21:00 (after the Greek news). Live streaming radio available from the website.

BBC World Service is available: 

  • at 17.64 MHz, 15.57 MHz, 9.410 MHz, 6.195 MHz on SW
  • at 1323KHz on AM
  • on Hot Bird 6 satellite 
  • on WorldSpace Afristar satellite (North-East beam) 
  • on NileSat 102 satellite (7 degrees West)
  • via live streaming on the Internet

BBC Radio stations are also available online.

CyBC Radio

CyBC (Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation) is a public broadcaster with four radio channels (called First, Second, Third, Fourth). CyBC Second provides some English-language programs. 

  • For a schedule, by genre, of English-language radio programs offered by CyBC: Click here

CyBC Second is also available:

  • at 91.1, 92.4, 96.5 and 94.2 FM
  • via live streaming on the Internet using RealPlayer: Click here

Radio on the Internet

Many international radio stations are available streamed live on the Internet. A player is necessary to listen, usually RealPlayer (Real Player Basic, the free version, is hidden away on the real.com website, but it does exist) or Windows Media Player.

Voice of America programming, which includes music, news and cultural shows, is available online. 

  • For a list of available Voice of America programs in English: Click here 
  • For Voice of America news: Click here 

Local Cyprus Internet News

Lintv (Local Internet News) Paphos is the first dedicated Internet news station in Cyprus with news from Paphos. Broadcasts have a focus on local politics, the arts, leisure, business and the environment. Also included are weather forecasts, foreign exchange updates and events listings for Paphos. The news bulletin is available from Monday to Friday from 19:30 (and online 24 hours a day).

Television

There is no TV licence fee in Cyprus. The public broadcasting service is financed with a tax included in electricity bills from the Electricity Authority of Cyprus.

ANT1 Antenna 1 is a commercial broadcaster from Greece on channels 23, 24, 26, 35, 37, 41, 42, 48, 60, 63, 65 and 67.

BRT (Bayrak Radio Television Corporation) broadcasts some older movies and local news in English from Turkey. Those living near the border in the northern part of the island may be able to receive a signal. BRT also streams programming online.

CyBC (Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation), the public broadcasting service, has two television channels one of which does provide some English programming.

  • CyBC 2 is an entertainment channel which transmits some films and news in English.
  • CyBC TV is available online via streaming: Click here

LTV (Lumiere Television) and sister channel Alfa TV (which provides sport and children's programming) are national terrestrial pay channels available by subscription. Full programme available on the website here.

miVision is a service provided by the Cyprus telephone company CYTA whereby customers receive TV signals via a regular telephone landline. These are then converted through a set-top box (provided by CYTA)  into signals that can be transmitted through analogue and digital TVs. The service also includes optional video on demand. 

  • For information on miVision from CYTA: Click here
OmegaTV Paphos: Broadcasts television programs to the Paphos district. Programming includes: Greek and English news, weather, documentaries, sports, films, cartoons, politics, local interest and music. 
  • For OmegaTV programming information: Click here 
    Tel
    : 26 939 696

Satellite TV

Mega Channel and Sigma TV are both nationwide commercial broadcasters offering movies, news, serials, comedies, talk shows and sports. Sigma TV offers live TV streaming from the website (best viewed with broadband). Sigma TV caters specifically to the younger, urban audience in the 18 to 45 age group and broadcasts many locally produced programmes.

  • For a list of addresses of satellite TV channels in Cyprus see sat-address
  • For a good (if not entirely comprehensive) list of what's on TV across Europe, see EuroTv
Local English-language Print Media

There are three English language newspapers on the island, a news daily, a news weekly and a business weekly. They are available in shops: 

  • Cyprus Mail: An independent, daily newspaper in with news, features, reviews and a Sunday magazine insert, Seven Magazine
  • The Cyprus Weekly: A weekly newspaper covering news, reviews, arts, sports and events. New week's issue is available Fridays
  • The Financial Mirror: Business and financial news weekly published in English
  • Scene The News: Monthly publication specifically for the Paphos region with sports, lifestyle news and restaurant reviews. Available from kiosks and larger supermarkets
  • Intouch magazine: A monthly lifestyle magazine with regular contributions by Cyprus residents. Distributed free to selected outlets in Larnaca, Paralimni and Limassol
  • The Cyprus News Agency produces the national daily newspaper in Greek (with some English).
International News Links

AngloINFO delivers an extensive English-language news service, drawn from sources around the world.

Also you can often read your favourite newspaper online:

UK

Ireland

USA

Canada

Australia

New Zealand

South Africa

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