ERTU facts for kids
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| Type | Broadcast radio, television and online |
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| Country | Egypt |
| Availability | National International |
| Headquarters | Cairo, Egypt |
| Owner | Government of Egypt |
| Launch date | 1971 |
| Official website | www.ertu.org |
The Egyptian Radio and Television Union (ERTU) is Egypt's official public broadcaster. It is run by the Egyptian government. ERTU was once called the Arab Radio and Television Union. It is also a member of the European Broadcasting Union.
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A Look at ERTU's History
Egyptian Radio started broadcasting on May 31, 1934. This was done with an agreement with the Marconi Company. Said Basha Lotfi was the general manager for many years.
In December 1947, Egypt decided to have its own national broadcasting station. This station became famous for its call: "This is Cairo" (in Arabic: هنا القاهرة). It is known as the First Program of the ERTU.
Later, more important radio channels were added. These included The Voice of the Arabs (صوت العرب) in 1953. The Egyptian Radio's Second Programme (البرنامج الثاني) started in 1957. Middle East Radio (إذاعة الشرق الأوسط) began in 1964. These stations used strong transmitters. They could reach most of the Middle East, North Africa, and East Africa.
ERTU Radio Stations
ERTU runs many different radio stations. They offer a wide range of programs for everyone.
General Radio Stations
These are the main radio channels:
- Egyptian Radio (إذاعة البرنامج العام): This is the main channel. It started in 1934.
- Voice of the Arabs (إذاعة صوت العرب): This station began in 1953. It was made for listeners across the Arab world.
- The Second Program (البرنامج الثاني): Started in 1957. It is now called the Cultural Radio.
- Middle East Radio (إذاعة الشرق الأوسط): This station also started in 1964. It is popular across the Arab region.
- European Program Radio (إذاعة البرنامج الأوربي): This channel broadcasts in many languages. These include English, French, Greek, Italian, and German.
Specialized Radio Stations
These stations focus on specific topics:
- Cultural Radio (إذاعة البرنامج الثقافي): This channel replaced The Second Program. It focuses on culture and arts.
- Youth and Sports Radio (إذاعة الشباب والرياضة): This station started in 1975. It is for young people and sports fans.
- Radio Greater Cairo (إذاعة القاهرة الكبرى): This station began in 1981. It serves the Cairo area.
- Songs Radio (إذاعة الأغاني): Launched in 2000, it plays music.
- News and Music Radio (إذاعة الأخبار والموسيقى): This channel offers both news and music.
- Radio Masr or Egypt Radio (إذاعة راديو مصر): This station started in 2009.
- Al Qur'an al Karim Radio (إذاعة القران الكريم): This channel broadcasts religious programs for Muslims.
- Educational Radio (الإذاعة التعليمية): This station focuses on educational content.
- Voice of Palestine (صوت فلسطين): This channel broadcasts programs related to Palestine.
Regional Radio Stations
ERTU also has radio stations for different parts of Egypt:
- North of Saaeed Radio (إذاعة شمال الصعيد)
- Nile Valley Radio (إذاعة وادي النيل)
- Middle Delta Radio (إذاعة وسط الدلتا)
- Radio Alexandria (إذاعة الإسكندرية)
International Radio Stations
- Radio Cairo (International): This includes several channels. They broadcast worldwide using shortwave and satellite.
ERTU Television Channels
ERTU also operates several television channels.
Main TV Channels
- Channel 1
- Channel 2
- Channel 3
- Channel Egypt
Regional TV Channels
Egypt has six state-owned regional TV channels. Each channel offers special services for different areas of Egypt.
- Cairo Channel: Broadcasts from Cairo. It covers the Greater Cairo area. This includes Cairo, Giza, and Qalioubia.
- Canal Channel: Broadcasts from Ismailia. It covers the Suez Canal governorates. These are Ismailia, Suez, and Port Said.
- Alexandria Channel: Broadcasts from Alexandria. It covers Alexandria, Al Buhayrah, and parts of Matrouh.
- Delta Channel: Broadcasts from Tanta. It covers the Central Delta governorates. These include Gharbia Al Gharbiyah, Al Minufiyah, Ad Daqahliyah, Kafr ash Shaykh, and Dimyat.
- Upper Channel: Broadcasts from Minya. It covers Northern Upper Egypt governorates. These are Minya, El-Fayoum, Beni Suef, and Asiut.
- Thebes Channel: Broadcasts from Aswan. It covers Southern Upper Egypt governorates. These include Suhag, Qena, Al Uqsur, and Aswan.
Nile Television Network
The Nilesat satellite system helped launch many special TV channels. These are in addition to the Egyptian Satellite Channel (ESC) and Nile TV. All these channels are owned by the Egyptian state.
Here are some of the specialized channels:
- Al Nile
- Nile Culture channel
- Nile Comedy channel
- Nile Drama channel: This channel shows many movies and TV series.
- Nile Educational channels: These are several channels for different levels of education. They cover primary, preparatory, secondary, medical, and language learning.
- Nile Family channel
- Nile Sports channel
- Nile Variety channel: This channel offers different kinds of entertainment. It includes concerts, music videos, contests, and talk shows.
- Tanweer channel
See also
In Spanish: ERTU para niños
