The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has taken a number of steps to assist the Greek public broadcaster ERT, which was suddenly closed earlier this week, with all its 2,700 staff being made redundant.
Greece shuts down ERT
The Greek government has taken the unprecedented step of shutting down the public broadcaster ERT and firing its entire staff.
Food Network debuts in Greece
Scripps Networks Interactive channel Food Network is now available in Greece for the first time.
OTE gains TV subs
OTE continued to grow its TV subscriber base in Q1 in both its home market and in Romania despite difficult market conditions in the two countries.
C Music TV expands in France and Greece
Paris-based TV channels distributor has signed two new agreements for the distribution of C Music TV in France and Greece.
OTE focuses on content
Greece’s OTE has signed a new agreement with Disney studios in order to strengthen its movie portfolio.
Euronews launches Greek DTT service
Euronews’ new 24/7 Greek service will be launched today, Tuesday, December 18, at 10am CET.
OTE targets Premier League rights
Greece’s OTE has confirmed its participation in the auction of Premier League TV rights for the next three seasons (2013-16).
Romtelecom, OTE gain TV subs
Romtelecom ended the third quarter with 1,231,077 subscribers to its TV services, or 1.9% more than a year earlier.
Telekom commits to Greece
Deutsche Telekom has ruled out selling its 40% stake in the Greek incumbent OTE.