Iran to Launch Spanish Language TV Channel

18 December 2011 | 17:49 Code : 18956 Latest Headlines

Tehran, Dec. 18, 2011: The Iranian-run Spanish language TV channel Hispan TV will be officially launched on Wednesday to provide a variety of programs for the Spanish-speaking countries around the world.

The TV channel has been launched with the aim of reinforcing cultural ties with the Spanish-speaking nations and helping to introduce traditions, customs and beliefs of the Iranian nation, the Persian service of Fars News Agency reported on Saturday.

Hispan TV has employed a group of reporters out of Iran to better cover the news and is working 16 hours a day and will soon extend its working hours to 24 hours.

A group of Iranian and foreign experts are cooperating in different programs broadcast on Hispan TV, the report added.

All the reports, news and interviews collected by international reporters are available on the website of the channel, www.hispantv.com and www.hispantv.ir.

The users can also watch live programs on the website. The Hispan TV news network has previously been launched several months ago.

A selection of top Iranian movies, historical TV series, documentaries, comedies and dramas are among the programs arranged for the channel.