over the transmission. Alter employees produced and transmitted their own program from January 1 until February 10, 2012, at which point all transmissions ceased. The programme featured interviews with unemployed Greeks, unpaid workers, striking workers of the Greek steel industry, unpaid employees of newspaper Eleftherotypia, economist Dimitris Kazakis (who referred to the imposition of new measures by the government Papademos), the chairman of power company union GENOP, Nikos Fotopoulos, and former broadcast journalist John Kanelakis. Presenters of the show were George Filippakis and Akrivi Kirikos. Also broadcast at this time were the documentaries Debtocracy, and W4 Crisis (Women of the crisis), which referred to the economic crisis and the Greek debt. The solidarity concert at the indoor basketball court of Peristeri was also broadcast on Monday, January 30, 2012. In April 2012, the major shareholder of ALTER George Kouris started negotiations with Israeli investors, who wanted to financially support the channel. Logo The original logo used by Alter Channel, which lasted for just one year, featured a swirl type symbol in red at the top and the words 'Alter Channel' below in blue. The channel simply used the word 'Alter' as its logo. Programming Alter shows include: Alter Εidiseis (Alter News) – Daily national and international newscast. Hosted by Nikos Hadjinikolaou. Atheatos Kosmos (Out-of-sight world) – Current affairs program, discusses social and political issues. Hosted by Kostas Chardavellas. Edo Kai Tora (Here and Now) – Current affairs program. Features live reports and analysis of issues such as economic matters and health concerns. Hosted by Μaria Smilidou and Dimitris Freskos. Fos Sto Tounel – Informative series that focuses on finding missing persons. It has won numerous awards. Hosted by Ageliki Nikolouli. Kalimera (Good Morning) – Morning show, features a discussion with in-studio guests and news from Greece and abroad. Hosted by Giorgos Aftias (previously at Alpha TV). Lifestyle, a one-hour show with star interviews, entertainment news, and gossip about Greek show business. Poly Bla Bla (Much talking) – A show targeted at youth with topics including celebrity gossip, fashion tips, games and contests, strange news stories from around the world and helpful advice for viewers. Hosted by Stamatina Tsimtsili, with Alexandra Tsolka, Nikos Partsolis, Olga Lafazani, Vasilis Tsatsanis and Stefanos Kostantinidis. Prosopo Me Prosopo (Face to face) – Talk show with focus on current affairs including political, social and economic issues; hosted by Nikos Hadjinikolaou. Ta Paratragouda (Incidents) – Entertainment series