Nikos Pappas
Bidders have until July 4 to register TV permit interest
A tender for four national TV broadcasting licenses on Greece's digital network was launched on Friday by the government, which aims to wrap up the process before the end of August.
Bids for new TV licenses to begin next week, says state minister
Minister of State Nikos Pappas said new television license bids were expected to begin as early next week. Speaking to a local radio station on Thursday, Pappas said public consultation over the new legislation was reaching its conclusion and that comments would be examined.
Tsipras: I was co-founder of a company, but I declared it in 2010
An article published by newspaper TA NEA claims that Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras did not declare his participation in a company nor an amount of money received from his sister after transferring his share to her.
Blackmail arrests bring to light shocking information
The information collected so far reveal the actions of the three arrested who are accused of blackmailing public organizations, companies and banks.
Greek Parliament fails to decide on make-up of national media watchdog
The creation of a new Greek National Radio and Television Council (NCRTV – ESR) to act as an independent administrative authority to supervise and regulate the media market is currently at a deadlock while vagueness prevails following claims of Turkish business interests to bombard Greek radio frequencies.
PM Tsipras to attend conference on refugee issue in London
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will participate in the conference “Supporting Syria and the Region” that will take place on February 4, in London.
Greek lawmakers fued over media licensing law
The atmosphere was tense when Greek lawmakers met to discuss the new media licensing law on Friday morning. Discussion on the modifications submitted by the Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA) government on Thursday evening met with disagreement over the way in which the number of channels will be defined.
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PM Tsipras visits Israel accompanied by nine ministers
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras accompanied by nine ministers will visit Israel on Wednesday to participate in a broad bilateral meeting between Greece and Israel aiming at the promotion of the two countries’ cooperation.
Pappas to Canadian envoy Morrill: We welcome Canadian investments
State Minister Nikos Pappas met on Friday with the ambassador of Canada to Greece Keith Morrill at Maximos mansion.
Mr. Pappas clarified that Greece welcomes the Canadian investments in Greece but always provided upon strict respect to the law.
State Minister Pappas: Social security bill may exceed government’s majority
The draft law on social security reforms may pass with a higher percentage than the government majority, State Minister Nikos Pappas said in an interview with Efimerida ton Syntakton newspaper on Monday.
Mr. Pappas said that the government’s proposal puts an end to the disaster scenarios as cuts are avoided and additional resources are ensured.