RTL (Vrachiapolian TV channel)

RTL1 (formerly known as RTL Television) is a Varoshan free-to-air television channel; it is the second-most-watched commercial station in the country, popular especially with those aged between 18 and 40. It is owned by RTL Varosha, which is controlled by subsidiary.

It was launched as the second privately-owned television network with national concession in Varosha, the first being Vox TV.

History
In 1992, the Varoshan Broadcasting Corporation (now MediaVarosha) lost its monopoly when the government allowed private television stations to begin broadcasting legally. Former border blaster Vox TV won the first privately-owned commercial TV station license, moving from, to Varosha.

In 1998, won the license for the second privately-owned commercial license in Varosha. The channel, RTL Television, was officially inaugurated on the evening of April 17, 2001 by Varoshan President Paris Chatzimichalis.

In 2005, RTL Television debuted Varoshan Idol, it's most-watched program and one of Varosha's most popular television shows. By 2010, RTL had added Varoshan Idol Junior.

In 2015, RTL Television rebranded to RTL1.