Alter Channel

Alter Channel
The logo of Alter Channel (2008-2013)
CountryGreece
Programming
Language(s)Greek
Picture format4:3 (576i, SDTV)
Ownership
OwnerEleutheri Tileorasi S.A.
History
Launched1990
Closed26 January 2012 (NOVA)
10 February 2012 (analog & digital)
26 April 2012 (the station was still operating)
November 2012 (OTE TV via Conn-X)
11 October 2013 (the building of ALTER Channel was sealed)
Former namesChannel 29 (1990-1994)
Channel 5 (1994-1999)
Alter 5 (1999-2000)

Alter Channel, better known as Alter, was a private TV channel in Greece. It was launched in 1990 and owned by Eleftheri Tileorasi S.A. and was headed by Andreas Kouris. Alter's programming mainly consisted of news, current affairs shows and entertaining programs.

Alter featured news anchor Nikos Hadjinikolaou, morning show host Giorgos Aftias, and investigative reporter Makis Triantafyllopoulos. Additionally, Alter also aired the award-winning program Fos Sto Tounel, which tracked down missing individuals and solved various crimes. The show also featured a lineup of children's programming that aired daily. In early December 2011, Alter stopped broadcasting due to financial difficulties.