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Television channel

1FL TV
Country Liechtenstein
Programming
Language(s) German
Picture format 1080i HDTV
Ownership
Owner Beatrix Schartl
History
Launched 15 August 2008; 16 years ago (2008-08-15)
Links
Website www.1fl.li

1 FL TV is Liechtenstein's first television broadcaster. It began operation on 15 August 2008 and broadcasts in German. Through cable networks, the channel is accessible to about 50,000 homes in Liechtenstein and a small portion of its neighboring Switzerland.[1] Before the channel launched, people in Liechtenstein watched Austrian and Swiss TV channels instead.

On 15 August 2008, 1 FL TV began operation after being licensed by the Liechtenstein government under the leadership of businessman Peter Kölbel.[2][3] It broadcasts in German and is a business venture led by Austrian businesswoman Beatrix Schartl after Kölbel's death.[4]

Liechtenstein showed interest in participating in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1969 and 1976. Despite this, it was not possible because at the time Liechtenstein did not have a television station based in that country. If 1 FL TV becomes an active member of the European Broadcasting Union, then Liechtenstein may have its national representation in Eurovision. On 9 August 2022, the managing director of 1 FL TV, Sandra Woldt, announced that the company would no longer seek EBU membership and participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Instead, they would concentrate on reporting in their own country.[5]

  1. ^ Kuipers. "About us". 1FL.TV. Archived from the original on 5 January 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  2. ^ Kuipers, Michael (24 August 2008). "Liechtenstein Gets a TV Station". ESCToday. Archived from the original on 25 August 2008. Retrieved 24 August 2008.
  3. ^ "1FLTV-Chef Peter Kölbel verstorben". Vaterland online. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  4. ^ "'1 FL TV', το πρώτο ιδιωτικό κανάλι στο Λίχτενσταϊν". sdtv.gr (in Greek). 19 August 2008. Archived from the original on 12 September 2008. Retrieved 24 August 2008.
  5. ^ Anthony Granger (9 August 2022). "🇱🇮 Liechtenstein: 1 FL TV Rules Out Applying For EBU Membership". Eurovoix. Retrieved 27 August 2022.

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