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ND adjusts course after brief outcry over press subsidies

The government is attempting to correct its latest misstep after it suspended a decision to subsidise Greece’s print media to the tune of 6.7 million euros.

Spree of media deals puts spotlight back on ownership issues

By: Georgia Nakou

Several high-profile transactions in the Greek media sector have triggered new warnings about the increased concentration of ownership in a few hands, potentially giving tycoons significant political influence.

ND riles opposition with proposed appointment at public broadcaster

The government has moved ahead with the removal of the head of the Competition Commission and three board members despite protests from the opposition, which has also attacked New Democracy over its choice for the senior positions at Greece’s public broadcaster, ERT.

Greeks mistrust in news and reliance on social media for information persists

The annual Digital News Report by the Reuters institute, which aims to dissect how news is consumed in various countries, has highlighted the fractured nature of Greeces' news landscape and how popular social media is as source of information.

Coalition's role in freight terminal contract, public broadcaster under attack

The government came under attack on multiple fronts towards the end of this week as the opposition steps up its attempt to inflict damage on the coalition.

Mistrust in news reporting persists amid chaotic media landscape

The annual Digital News Report by the Reuters institute, which aims to dissect how news is consumed in various countries, has shown persistently high levels of mistrust in news sources among Greek users.

Centre-left leader adds to calls for snap elections

The decision by Fofi Gennimata, the leader of centre-left grouping Movement for Change (KINAL), to call for snap elections has taken some observers in Greece by surprise but is in keeping with the steady ratcheting up of tension on the Greek political scene.

Greeks show highest mistrust in newspapers, TV and online news across EU

A survey on fake news and disinformation, conducted by the European Commission, has revealed the general mistrust that Greeks have of their news media, as well as the perceived impact of fake news.

Government takes another stab at media regulation among growing scepticism

By: Georgia Nakou

Earlier this month, Greece’s media regulator started the process of examining the bids for private TV broadcast licenses.

Greeks trust social media more than news media, Reuters study shows

An annual study by Reuters has revealed that Greeks have the lowest levels of trust in traditional media globally, and the highest levels of trust in social media over other news sources.