n 1971, TV Koper-Capodistria (TV KC) transmitted its first broadcast from a TV transmitter at the summit of Mount Nanos, Slovenia, situated approximately 15 kilometres in a beeline from the Italian border. As the official broadcaster of the Italian minority in Yugoslavia, TV KC undertook the dual responsibility of serving the needs of Italians in Yugoslavia and Slovenians in Italy, while also endeavouring to enhance the image of Yugoslavia in Italy.
The network swiftly established itself as a viable alternative to the Italian public television network, RAI, which in the early 1970s offered only two black-and-white channels, whereas TV KC was already broadcasting in colour. Not being under the influence of Italy’s leading political parties, the network could present alternative viewpoints, particularly around contested topics (the political situation in South America, the Vietnam War etc.). Similarly, Yugoslavs in the area bordering Italy and along the Adriatic coast explored Italian popular culture (especially the Italian Song Festival in Sanremo) and kept themselves informed through Italian productions beyond the control of local authorities. With the gradual liberalisation of the Italian television market through the 1980s, TV KC began focusing on sports content. This evolution culminated in an agreement with Berlusconi’s media empire in 1987, positioning the network as a pioneering all-sport channel.
People
People
Sports journalist Luigi Garanzini. Apart from his work with various television stations, he collaborated with several Italian newspapers such as Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica, La Stampa, and Il Sole 24 Ore. His role as a sports commentator for TV Koper-Capodistria in the late Eighties is a symbol of the agreement reached with Berlusconi’s Fininvest during that period.
Places
Places
Sports journalist Luigi Garanzini. Apart from his work with various television stations, he collaborated with several Italian newspapers such as Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica, La Stampa, and Il Sole 24 Ore. His role as a sports commentator for TV Koper-Capodistria in the late Eighties is a symbol of the agreement reached with Berlusconi’s Fininvest during that period.
Practices
Practices
Announcement published by the Triestine newspaper Il Piccolo on July 25, 1971. The fact that colour broadcasts were otherwise unavailable in Italy meant that TV KC also had an important industrial and commercial influence.
