Beat Alder vacates chair at Nordwest 5

Private television managing director and editor-in-chief Beat Alder is leaving Baselbieter Lokal-TV Nordwest 5, clearing the way for a new start for the station, according to a press release.Alder had achieved a great deal in setting up the station, Chairman of the Board Adar Tavor told SDA. However, the "enormous financial requirements" for further expansion could hardly be managed with him. Alder is vacating his chair voluntarily. Partner and designated Chairman of the Board of Directors Christian Heeb will take over the management on an interim basis.