Greek journalists began a four-day strike today in protest at the government's austerity measures, leading to a nationwide news blackout.
Television channels aired pre-recorded material, radio stations played back-to-back music and newspapers will not be published until Tuesday. Even online news sites shut down.
The Athens journalists' union is demanding the rehiring of journalists recently laid off at several newspapers and TV stations.
Many unions have staged months of strikes and demonstrations since the government unveiled austerity measures to battle its budget deficit crisis.
The financial crisis gripping Greece has hit the media sector hard, leading to the closure of several newspapers.
Sources: AP/Deutsche Welle
