TVMNews+ (formerly TVM 2) is a

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, operated by

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. Unlike the more wide-ranging TVM network, TVMNews+ focuses primarily on newscasting and

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History

The network was originally launched as Education 22, an

service operated by the Maltese government's Ministry of Education, Employment and the Family. In March 2012 responsibility for the channel was shifted from the Ministry to the national broadcaster,

(PBS), and the network began broadcasting as TVM2 on 8 March 2012. Following a restructuring of operations within PBS, as from October 2021 the network has been broadcasting under the name of TVMNews+.

Programming

TVMNews+ primarily airs news and educational programmes, including direct learning programmes on Maltese history and culture as well as coverage of current events. It also airs a nightly newscast in

Maltese Sign Language Maltese Sign Language ( mt, Lingwa tas-Sinjali Maltija, LSM) is a young sign language of Malta. It developed into its modern form c. 1980 with the establishment of the first deaf club in Malta and subsequently with its use in education for the ...

for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired.It also airs news broadcasting and also an English version. Like TVM, special programmes like Maltese Carnival, Football and festivals are sometimes broadcast yearly.

References

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* {{PBS Malta Television stations in Malta Television channels and stations established in 2012 2012 establishments in Malta