RTV21 is Kosovo’s leading independent broadcaster, now also broadcasting in Macedonia, with 24-hour radio and TV channels, broadcast on terrestrial, satellite and IPTV, and a strong digital presence. The outlet forged its reputation during Kosovo’s armed conflict with Serbia in the late 1990s, when founders were forcibly deported by paramilitaries. Its focus is mainly on original programming for Kosovan society, including a large diaspora audience. As a pioneer on the market, RTV21 was the first station in Kosovo to broadcast on digital terrestrial and the first station in Kosovo and the Balkans to broadcast in HD format.