Television in Greece

An Athens prosecutor has ordered an investigation into whether the "Game of Love" reality TV show that is broadcast on ANT1 is in violation of anti-obscenity laws.

The probe launched on Wednesday will examine the role of  ANT1 executives and whether the National Council for Radio and Television (ESR) which monitors TV content was in breach of duty.

An additional 206 employees will be hired at ERT to cover needs in crucial areas of the state broadcaster, Digital Policy Minister Nikos Pappas has said.

"These hirings are not a waste of money, but will actually help us save money," Pappas told Parliament on Friday, adding that ERT currently relies extensively on private broadcast crews.

State Minister and government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos commented to ANT1 TV Channel on Thursday that, it is very likely to have a very positive outcome on Friday.

“I think everyone in Europe has understood that Greece has achieved impressive fiscal results. We are for the first time on course of concluding the programme”, he added.

Evirdiki Valavani is a sports journalist who is taking part in Skai TV’s reality show “Survivor”. The hot reporter, who is a member of the “Famous” team in the show, was seen in a video sporting a pink bikini while showcasing her pole dancing skills. Evirdiki wrapped her legs around a pole in the video aired on Alpha TV’s morning show “Eleni”.

Elena Tsagkrinou is one of the sexiest crew members of music talent show “The Voice” aired on Skai TV. The brunette beauty stole the show when she appeared back stage wearing a long revealing black dress. The 22-year-old , who is a member of Greek pop group “Otherview” and is definitely going to leave her mark in Greek showbiz.

Workers at Greek state broadcaster ERT will walk off the job on Wednesday from noon until 3 p.m. and Thursday from 3 until 6 p.m to protest "chronic problems" that lead to an "unfair" work environment characterized by inequalities between staff.

Ant1 TV’s successful show ‘Your face sound familiar’ will air April 3, and its imaginative trailer on Friday certainly caught the attention of TV viewers. Maria Bekatorou will be the hostess of the new season. Watch the witty trailer below.

Cretan beekeeper Stathis Stivaktakis has inspired memes, trolls and even reputable international media outlets since fame was flung upon him during a farmers’ rally outside Greek Parliament on Thursday, November 19. Since then he has gone viral!

Defence Minister Panos Kammenos told private ANT1 TV on Monday that there is no possibility that Greece would participate in military interventions against ISIS target in Syria.

“Greece’s role as a guarantor of stability in the wider region is more important,” he underlined.

The new state radio and television broadcaster (ERT) will reopen by June 11 said the channel’s president Dionysis Tsaknis. Meeting with the Greek Federation of Journalists, he said that events are being organized to celebrate the occasion. He said that the regional public channels will also reopen.