Monthly Archives: September 2008
Journalists’ union calls for talks with Lambrakis Press
The central council of the Union of Journalists of Daily Newspapers in Athens (ESIEA) has issued a statement (30 September) demanding that the full labour and employment rights of the employees at the Athens News be respected by Lambrakis Press … Continue reading
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Kathimerini English Edition on the closure
The English edition of Kathimerini reports on the ongoing efforts to save the Athens News. More than 350 people had signed an electronic petition by last night to save the English-language newspaper the Athens News after it emerged on Friday … Continue reading
Filed under Greek media reports
Campaign update, 29 September
The Athens News newsroom has been inundated with over 200 emails and faxes expressing supporting the staff’s call for Lambrakis Press to allow us some breathing space to find a new owner. It is a truly overwhelming response. Our readers … Continue reading
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Sport 24 -Media* on the closure
Sport 24 -Media* have a short paragraph on proposed closure of the paper. They’ve also included a link to our blog, so thumbs up to them. Athens News Διαβάζουμε στο Παρόν πως η ιστορική αγγλόφωνη εφημερίδα, Athens News, κλείνει. Η … Continue reading
Filed under Greek media reports
Join our Facebook support group
If you’re on Facebook, please help our message go “viral” by joining the Save the Athens News cause. There’s also the Athens News readers group on Facebook.
Filed under Staff statements
PressMME on the threatened closure
PressMME, one of Greece’s most read media blogs, on the “unfortunate” closure of Athens News and asks Mr Lambrakis what will become of the paper’s staff.
Filed under Greek media reports, Uncategorized
Sign the petition
Malcolm Wright of the British and Commonwealth Business and Professional Group of Thessaloniki has set up an online petition protesting at the intended closure of the Athens News. The petition reads: To: The Lambrakis Foundation After nearly 57 years in … Continue reading
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Athens News under threat of closure
Dear Friends and Colleagues, After nearly 57 years in circulation, the Athens News is under threat of closure. On September 25 it was announced to us by the Lambrakis Press, which has managed this newspaper since it entered the Lambrakis … Continue reading
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