MRT 1 is the main television channel of Macedonian Radio-Television (MRT), the public service broadcaster of Macedonia. As a public channel, it has a different mission from the commercial stations: to inform, educate and serve all citizens. This guide explains what MRT 1 offers and how to watch it.

A public-service mission

Public broadcasting in the country dates back to the 1960s, and MRT has served as the national broadcaster ever since. MRT 1 is funded to provide impartial news and programming in the public interest, rather than purely for commercial audiences.

What MRT 1 broadcasts

The channel’s schedule blends national news and current affairs with cultural and educational programming, documentaries, coverage of state occasions and parliamentary sessions, and general entertainment. MRT also operates additional services covering parliament, culture and audiences abroad.

Programming for the diaspora

Through satellite and online distribution, MRT 1 and its sister channels are accessible to Macedonians living abroad, helping the diaspora stay connected to news and culture from home.

How to watch MRT 1

MRT 1 is free-to-air nationally and broadcasts in Macedonian, with some programming in other languages spoken in the country. To watch live online, use MRT’s official website or app, or a licensed TV provider. For more detail, see our MRT 1 channel guide.