Eesti Rahvusringhääling

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Eesti Rahvusringhääling (ERR; German: Estonischer Rundfunk ) is the public broadcaster of Estonia . It was founded on June 1, 2007 and replaces the two previous stations Eesti Raadio and Eesti Televisioon . The legal basis, the Estonian National Broadcasting Act, was passed by the Estonian Parliament ( Riigikogu ) on January 18, 2007.

history

The history of radio in Estonia began in the autumn of 1921 with the spread of the first receivers. After numerous test runs and the establishment of radio clubs and societies, regular radio operations began six years later on December 18, 1926. One of the radio pioneers was Felix Moor , who was immortalized on an Estonian postage stamp in 2001 for his services to radio. The first radio play was broadcast in February 1928 .

On June 1, 1932, Eesti Raadio became a member of the International Broadcasting Union (IBU), a forerunner of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

The legal basis for the operation of Eesti Raadio and the public television broadcaster Eesti Televisioon are anchored in the Broadcasting Act of May 19, 1994. Among other things, the broadcasters are tasked with promoting Estonian culture, satisfying the information needs of all sections of the population with news, archiving events of public and cultural life and strengthening the unity of the state. The broadcasters are monitored by a nine-member broadcasting council whose members are appointed by parliament.

Channel

ERR operates three national programs on television:

ERR operates five national radio programs:

  • Vikerraadio (comprehensive program)
  • Raadio 2 (a program that specializes in pop and underground music and is aimed primarily at listeners between the ages of 15-29)
  • Classical radio ( classical music , folk music , jazz and cultural programs)
  • Raadio 4 (program for linguistic minorities, especially the Russian-speaking community of Estonia)
  • Raadio Tallinn (news and information for foreign listeners, including elements from ERR Uudiseed, BBC and RFI )

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