Sacked: former staff at the Greek state television ERT headquarters which was shut down by the government
AP
12 June 2013
Do we detect BBC agitation at the news that the Greek government has abruptly closed down its state broadcaster for financial reasons?
Might that give an idea to our own politicians?
Radio 4’s Today programme reported the story with brittle horror this morning and wheeled out a Greek commentator to deplore the news. There was no attempt at offering a balancing view from the Greek government. It is not known yet whether the closure is permanent.
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