Apsua TV
| Abkhazian Television Аҧсуа Телехәаҧшра (Abkhaz) | |
|---|---|
| Launched |
6 November 1976 (as the National Television of Abkhaz ASSR) |
| Owned by | Abkhazian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company |
| Picture format | 576i (4:3 SDTV) |
| Country |
 Abkhazia |
| Broadcast area |
Abkhazia |
| Headquarters | Sukhumi, Abkhazia |
| Website | apsua.tv |
Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Terrestrial | Channel 1 |
| Streaming media | |
| apsua.tv | Apsua TV online |
Apsua TV (Abkhazian Television) (in Abkhaz Аҧсуа Телехәаҧшра) is the state-owned television channel in Abkhazia. It broadcasts in Abkhaz and Russian languages. Its headquarters are located in Sukhumi.
History
In early 1970's, there were proposals for creating a television for Abkhaz population. Few years later, the Committe to the State Council of Ministers of USSR Radio and Television, along with the Ministry of Communications Industry in USSR and the Ministry of Communications in USSR announced that a television organisation in Abkhaz ASSR was created. Three months were allocated for purchasing equipment and other stuff.
First transmissions started on 6 November 1976, at 7 PM, when a message in Abkhaz language appeared: Good evening, dear Abkhaz viewers!. Then, the evening programme continued with broadcasting concerts from local music groups.
Modern Abkhazia
On September 10, 1991 the State Committee for Television and Radio of the Abkhaz ASSR changed its name to Abkhaz State Television and Radio Company.
Currently, Apsua TV broadcasts programs in Russian and Abkhaz languages.