From PSB to Privatisation

Abstract

In Cyprus the historical evolution of television follows the country's turbulent political history, while clearly depicts the political system's vulnerabilities. This article presents a historical overview of the historical evolution of television in Cyprus, in accordance to the specific historical artefacts that generated a series of disadvantages still reflecting upon private broadcasting. The aim of the article is to present the interrelation between private broadcasting and politics and its current aftermath in Cyprus. Through a comparative analysis of different surveys, depicting the audience's points of view regrding private broadcasting and PSB, this study highlights the specific structurs and vulnerabilities of the current broadcasting sector.