Subject: Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 17-02-21 From: "HR-Net News Distribution Manager" CONTENTS [01] Employees at public broadcaster ERT to hold work stoppages this week [02] Coast Guard rejects media reports that Turkish boat sailed close to Imia islets --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [01] Employees at public broadcaster ERT to hold work stoppages this week Employees in public broadcaster ERT will hold a series of work stoppages as of Wednesday to protest against chronic problems, such as new hirings in specific fields throughout the country, independence from digital network operator Digea and new unified payroll, their union POSPERT said on Tuesday. The work stoppages have been scheduled for Wednesday from 12:00 to 15:00 and in Thursday from 15:00 to 18:00, while more labour action is planned after that. POSPERT says the problems in ERT are affecting the working climate and the broadcaster's production, adding that the labour laws governing the operation of the TV channels, employee mobility and its status as a public utility "put the company in a difficult position". The union is also asking for a meeting with Telecoms and Media Minister Nikos Pappas, as well as the company's management. [02] Coast Guard rejects media reports that Turkish boat sailed close to Imia islets The Greek Coast Guard denied on Tuesday reports in Turkish media claiming that a Turkish patrol boat approached the islets of Imia earlier this morning. The announcement comes after a video emerged which allegedly showed the vessel coming within 2 miles of the coast. The Coast Guard also said the area is constantly being monitored by one of its patrol boats.