Government Spokesperson Highlights Importance of Reliable Journalism at Athens-Macedonian News Agency Event

Politics 21 February 2025 19:00

Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister and government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis attended the Athens-Macedonian News Agency’s New Year’s cake-cutting event on Friday, emphasizing the growing need for reliable information in democracy, CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonian

Marinakis noted the significance of the event, which brought together government officials, opposition representatives, journalists, and media union leaders. He stressed the vital role of the press, particularly in countering misinformation and political toxicity.

Highlighting government efforts to support journalism, Marinakis mentioned recent legislative measures, including stricter penalties for offenses against journalists and updates to media regulations. He also praised the cooperation between the government, media unions, and public broadcaster ERT, reaffirming a commitment to strengthening press freedom and journalistic integrity.

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Government Spokesperson Highlights Importance of Reliable Journalism at Athens-Macedonian News Agency Event

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