Rioni TV

“Daily News,” “Our Day,” “Objective Opinion,” “Perspective,” “This Is History,” “Collage,” “Conversation with a Clergyman,” “This Country Is Yours—Share the Responsibility,” “Rule of Law for Justice,” “Account to the People,” “Rionula,” “Society,” and “Dialogue”—these are the programs that originated on the TV channel “Rioni.” However, the channel itself was founded earlier, in 1986, by Badri Kapetivadze; it broadcasts in Western Georgia, specifically in the city of Kutaisi.

Currently, the channel airs 10 original programs, supported by a staff of 40 employees.

1. “Dghis Ambebi” (News of the Day) – News Program (09:00, 16:30, 18:30, 20:30, 23:15) – Daily, except Sundays

2. “Chveni Dghe” (Our Day) – Informative/Educational Program – 11:00 – 13:00, Daily, except weekends

3. “Politikuri Ruka” (Political Map) – Talk Show – 19:00 – 20:00, Thursdays

4. “Dialogi” (Dialogue) – Public Affairs Talk Show – 19:00 – 20:00, Tuesdays

5. “Saubari Modzgvartan” (Conversation with a Clergyman) – Mondays, 19:00 – 20:00

6. “Kolazhi” (Collage) – Wednesdays – 19:00

7. “Politikuri Ruka” (Political Map) – Talk Show – 19:00 – 20:00

8. “Kanonis Uzenaesoba Samartlianobisatvis” (Rule of Law for Justice) – Joint project by Rioni and GYLA (Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association) – Thursdays – 15:30

9. “Arena” – Sports Program – Fridays – 19:00 – 20:00

10. “Rionula” – Children’s News/Informative Program – Twice a month

11. “Satvale” (Spectacles/Lens) – (Regional News) – Saturdays, Sundays – 19:00

12. Agro-News – Sunday at 20:00, Monday at 09:00

The company also operates its own radio station, FM 105.5. The TV and radio company was registered in 1995, though it suspended radio broadcasting for a period. The signal on this frequency was resumed in 2012. According to Badri Kapetivadze’s wife, they imported new equipment for broadcasting the radio signal, but encountered numerous technical issues along the way—specifically, the equipment was damaged during transportation. Despite this obstacle, the TV and radio company managed to launch the radio signal. The station now broadcasts throughout Georgia and features a variety of engaging programs. One of its key focuses is playing exclusively Georgian music, which helps promote Georgian artists.

TV Company Rioni is truly a beloved channel for the people of Kutaisi.