Obieqtivi TV (Georgian: ობიექტივი) is a Georgian TV channel established in 2010 under the NNLE Non-commercial Media-Union Obiektivi. It focuses primarily on political talk shows, news, and social commentary. Since 2022, it is only available online.
History
- Founded in 2010, with Irakli Tsilikishvili as one of its recurring key figures (2010, 2014, 2016).
- In 2015, the Georgian National Communications Commission revised its broadcast license.
- As of 2021, its general broadcasting license expired, and from 2022, Obieqtivi no longer broadcasts via traditional television.
Programming
- Offers news, political commentary, talk shows, and selected entertainment.
- At one point, it aired content in Russian, exceeding the 10% foreign-language limit permitted under Georgian broadcasting law.
- The station was fined for airing violent content during restricted hours.
Audience
- The core audience includes Georgian citizens interested in local and regional politics.
- Some Russian-language content is tailored for the Russian-speaking community in Georgia or Russian viewers abroad.
How to Watch Obieqtivi TV Online
Since 2022, the channel is only available via the Internet:
- Official website: www.obieqtivi.net
⏩ No login required. Accessible via browser.
Conclusion
Obieqtivi TV remains a notable platform for Georgian political and social discourse. Though no longer on broadcast TV, it continues online and attracts a loyal viewership.