Television Content Rating Systems - Greece

Greece

Greece did not have television rating system before 2000. Greece's television rating system are divided to five white shapes in five different colored background:

  • White rhombus in green background: Suitable for all ages
  • White circle in blue background: Suitable for children over 10 years of age; parental guidance is suggested for those under 10.
  • White triangle in orange background: Suitable for children aged 12 and over; parental guidance recommended for those under that age. (only allowed between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.)
  • White square in purple background: Not recommended for anyone under the age of 15 (only allowed between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.)
  • White X in red background: Not recommended for anyone under 18. (allowed only between midnight and 6:00 a.m.. Foul language before midnight is punishable by fine, except when used in the context of the program.)

The color-coded ratings are mandatorily displayed and verbally announced at the beginning of each broadcast. These provisions are enforced by the National Radio and Television Council (ESR), an independent authority, the executive members of which are appointed by the leaders of all parliamentary parties, preferably by unanimous consent and in extremis by an 80% supermajority.

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