Ictimai TV from Azerbaijan

İctimai Television (İTV) is Azerbaijan’s national public broadcaster, headquartered in Baku. Launched on August 29, 2005, it serves as the country’s first independent public media outlet, operating under the Law on Public Television and Radio Broadcasting (2004). As of 2026, it remains a pillar of Azerbaijani media, providing 24-hour high-definition (HD) broadcasting.

Key Highlights and History

• Status: The primary public broadcaster, ensuring editorial independence and diversity of opinion.
• EBU Membership: Since 2007, İTV has been an active member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), granting it exclusive rights to broadcast the Eurovision Song Contest in Azerbaijan.
• Broadcasting Languages: While primarily in Azerbaijani, the news division (“İTV Xəbər”) provides segments in English and Russian to reach a broader international audience.

Programming and Content

Approximately 65% of İTV’s content consists of original in-house productions. The network focuses on several key areas:

• News & Analysis: In-depth coverage of local and global socio-political events, debates, and investigative journalism.
• Entertainment: Licensed international formats such as The Masked Singer (Mask) and The Voice, alongside local cultural shows.
• Culture & Education: Projects dedicated to national heritage, science, and the #itvtech series, which covers the latest in technology.
• Sports: Comprehensive coverage of major events, including the Olympic Games and international football tournaments.

Technological Innovation & Accessibility

• HD Broadcasting: Since 2022, the channel has fully transitioned to High Definition, broadcasting via the Azerspace-1 satellite.
• Digital Presence: İTV maintains a massive online footprint with over 1 million subscribers on YouTube and dedicated mobile applications for iOS and Android.
• Radio Services: The company also operates İctimai Radio, which has been broadcasting since January 2006, focusing on news and music.

Watch Ictimai TV Live TV from Azerbaijan

General TV Channel

Live Stream on official website:

Stream Radio:

Stream Radio website:

Videos YouTube:

Videos Facebook: