Public Broadcasting Services Malta, also known as PBS, is a state-owned broadcaster headquartered in Malta. Founded in 1975 as Xandir Malta, and with approximately 110 employees, the company reported $17.9M in revenue as of 2023, functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The company specializes in broadcast television and radio. As the public broadcaster of Malta, PBS is funded by government grants and the sale of commercial airtime. Its TVM channel is Malta's most watched television channel, and its radio station Magic Malta is popular among local and foreign listeners. PBS became a joint member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) together with the Maltese Broadcasting Authority (MBA).
TVMnews, part of Public Broadcasting Services Malta, recently conducted the first test of a new system for live Maltese subtitles on April 9, 2026. This initiative forms part of the SaqWi project, which aims to develop an innovative dataset to further strengthen the presence of the Maltese language in the digital domain. Previously, on June 17, 2025, TVMnews interviewed Dr. Amy Camilleri Zahra, Head of the Department of Disability Studies at the University of Malta, discussing current challenges and future visions for people with disabilities, following the department's establishment ten years prior. Earlier, on June 16, 2025, TVMnews spoke with Transport Malta Chief Executive Kurt Farrugia regarding the ongoing reorganization efforts for Għadira Bay.
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Public Broadcasting Services Malta offers 7 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Public Broadcasting Services Malta's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio.
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Public Broadcasting Services Malta's revenues were less than $25M in 2023. Caretta Research has split Public Broadcasting Services Malta's revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (thematic channel groups). For full access to Public Broadcasting Services Malta's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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Public Broadcasting Services Malta currently holds 26 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including motorsports, sports sublicensing, soccer | association football, winter sports, multi-sport, tennis, futsal and rugby union.
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