Greek Parliament adopted a new law on public television - Fontanka

Greek parliament adopted a new law on public television NERIT, which should replace the closed June 11 Greek state radio and television (ERT).

Over 155 people voted for the law, against – 104, one abstention. Members of the far-right party “Golden Dawn” did not participate in the vote.

Greek government on June 11 announced the elimination of ERT and dismissal of all employees – 2,6 thousand people. Instead, the government decided a new organization – NERIT («New Greek radio, Internet and television”). After the close of ERT in Greece went on strike for over a week all media. ERT employees still refuse to leave the rear of the Palace of the radio. A few days ago, with the approval of the bills needed to get the next tranche of loans of 6.8 billion euros, was shot article about full compensation to dismissed employees of ERT.

Source: Gazeta.ru,