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Greece

Last update: 14.03.2025 - older versions

Greece has regular DAB+ services on air in and around the capital city of Athens, as well as part of Thessaloniki in northern Greece, and part of Patras.

There is one regular national multiplex on air operated by the state-owned broadcaster ERT.

On 10 March 2025, at industry event Radiodays Europe in Athens, Greek public broadcaster ERT announced the nationwide rollout of DAB+ by the end of this year. The organisation’s President, Yannis Papadopoulos, said: “Another strategic goal approved by our board of directors is the nationwide expansion of the DAB+ system. Currently DAB+ operates only in Athens, Thessaloniki and Patras. But by the end of 2025, ERT plans to extend it across the country. This transmission will allow citizens to enjoy even better sound quality and of course a greater variety of stations everywhere.” ERT has recently published a tender for the supply of 19 DAB+ radio transmitters.

A commercial trial local DAB+ multiplex is also on air in Athens, with nine stations broadcasting on DAB+.

Last update: 23.06.2020 - older versions

A national multiplex covering the capital city of Athens - as well as parts of Thessaloniki and Patras - is currently on air with seven stations on air.

The official Greek DAB+ frequency and transmission sites map was published on January 18 2018. Greece is divided in 34 radio allotments, with minimum of four DΑΒ+ multiplexes in every allotment.

In the future, two multiplexes will host national radio stations (public and commercial), while the rest will host regional radio stations in every alotment.

The Greek DAB+ network will broadcast through 167 transmission sites.

Map of planned DAB+ transmission sites in Greece

Last update: 03.03.2021 - older versions

In this country there are

National multiplex: 1 Regular
Local multiplex: 1 Trial

on air.

Please note:

(a) These web pages are updated regularly to reflect current services on air, however they may not be exactly up to date.

(b) The logos shown on these pages are for illustrative purposes only – manufacturers and broadcasters are directed here for information on implementing station logos.

DAB+ regular transmission from Greek Radio Television (ERT) in Athens - Greece

Site: Hymettus mountain

Multiplex on Block 12C with 7 radio programs;

ERA 1 Proto - News/talk (128 kbit/s)*

ERA 2 Deftero - Greek music (96 kbit/s)*

ERA 3 Trito - Classic music (128 kbit/s)*

ERA Sport - Sports (96 kbit/s)*

Voice of Greece - International Radio of ERT (96 kbit/s)*

ERA 7 - Kosmos - World music (64 kbit/s)*

*variable bitrate

	Simulcast on AM / FM	Exclusive on digital	Total of services
DAB+ programmes	7	9	16

Last update: 10.09.2019

Greece is expected to adopt national regulation in line with the EECC directive. Adopted by the EU in December 2018, the EECC directive requires all new car radios in the EU to be capable of receiving digital terrestrial radio by the end of 2020.

Last update: 12.07.2021 - older versions

DAB receivers are available through retailers in Greece.

www.skroutz.gr

Last update: 23.06.2020 - older versions

The first DAB+ trial of private radio stations in Greece, started on 28^th Apr 2018 in Thessaloniki.

Under a temporary license by the Greek Telecom Authority (EETT), a collaboration of the companies “Greekstream Networks” & “Sigmacom Broadcast” started trial transmissions on channel 12B, covering most of the central Macedonia region.

The multiplex initially started with 6 programmes (simulcast FM and DAB+), reaching 18 programmes in early May, and the number of stations expressing their interest to participate in the trial, is growing.

The service and all the necessary equipment is being provided by the trial operator at no cost to the participating stations, in order to give them the opportunity to experience DAB+ and promote it.

A DAB+ trial is on air in Athens, covering part of the capital of Athens and its northern vicinity.

Last update: 19.01.2018

In January 2018 Greece passed into law:

a) The Greek DAB+ frequency plan and transmission sites map (Download file) (Full map)

b) The DAB+ radio stations licencing law (articles 220 - 238) (Download file)

c) Tender from the Greek Telecom Authority (EETT) for DAB+ network providers (applications date 17-4-2018, licence date: 24-5-2018) (Link)

Video: WorldDAB President Jacqueline Bierhorst speaks to Radio Express

17.03.2025 -

- Greece

At Radiodays Europe, WorldDAB President Jacqueline Bierhorst spoke to Radio Express - who provide radio programming, imaging and music services - about the global growth of DAB+. With Tom Watts, host of The UK Chart for Radio Express, Jacky explored the present and the future of DAB, discussing why it’s essential for radio stations to embrace digital broadcasting and what’s next for the industry.

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Bierhorst highlights over-the-air broadcast

14.03.2025 -

- Greece

At RadioDays Europe in Athens, Greece, WorldDAB President Jacqueline Bierhorst provided an update on the state of the DAB+ broadcast standard and encouraged broadcasters to embrace over-the-air transmissions. Bierhorst’s March 11 session was titled “Save Our Airwaves — DAB+ Outlook and Experiences.” WorldDAB is the group that advocates for the DAB digital broadcast platform. In a transcript of Bierhorst’s speech provided by WorldDAB, she spoke of her 35 years of experience in broadcast, which spanned both the public and private sectors. She was the project leader during the DAB+ rollout for all commercial broadcasters in the Netherlands. Bierhorst indicated that DAB+ is expanding in Africa, the Asia-Pacific and the Arab States.

(Radio World) Read more

Radiodays Europe 2025: an event combining radio, audio and podcasting

13.03.2025 - Greece

Radiodays Europe 2025 came to an end after three intense days of conferences dedicated to the world of radio, audio and podcasting. "The future of radio is DAB+": Jacqueline Bierhorst, President of WorldDAB, strongly supported the move to DAB+, highlighting the advantages in terms of reduced costs and resistance to network problems. Nicola Bomio, Head of Radio at CH Media, outlined the process of switching off FM in Switzerland, supported by government investment and an intensive communication campaign. The results? Commercial radio stations recorded a 10% increase in listeners and foreign radio stations a 25% increase, with an overall stability of the radio audience.

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Attendance of the Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister and Government Spokesman Pavlos Marinakis at Radio Days Europe 2025

12.03.2025 - Greece

RADIODAYS EUROPE 2025 was attended by the Deputy Prime Minister and Government Spokesman Pavlos Marinakis. During his presence at the conference, the Deputy Minister toured the exhibition, visited the ERT Echo stand and delivered a welcome address at the opening of the proceedings. He said: "Yesterday, today and tomorrow are not just days. They are the days of voices, of stories, of truth. The Days of Radio. Days in which we celebrate the power of sound, the magic of words and the power of communication... I must say that I look forward with great interest to the results of the discussions on Protecting Radio Access in Automotive Systems and Sustainability in Broadcasting. Issues that are of great value and may well shape the future of radio."

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Radiodays Europe: DAB+ Revolution: Securing the Future of Radio

12.03.2025 -

- Greece

Jacqueline Bierhorst, President, WorldDAB, and Project Director, Digital Radio, champions DAB+ as the future of radio, emphasizing its potential for increased revenue at lower costs and its resistance to IP failures. She argues for universal access to content via airwaves, highlighting DAB+’s digital platform benefits, including text, graphics, and data capabilities. With 98% car integration, she urges broadcasters to focus on implementation, citing successful transitions in Switzerland and Germany. Bierhorst counters the perception of DAB+ being expensive, emphasizing its ability to foster innovation and expand coverage, creating a larger market for all. She encourages broadcasters to leverage DAB+ to offer specialized content and enhance listener engagement.

(Radiodays Europe) Read more

Bierhorst at Radiodays Europe 2025: "Broadcast is for broadcasters"

11.03.2025 -

- Greece

WorldDAB President, Jacqueline Bierhorst spoke at Radiodays Europe 2025 in Athens on 11 March, in a session entitled “Save our Airwaves - DAB+ outlook and experiences.” "I want to talk to you not only about the global growth of DAB+, and how it can re-energise radio; but also why I believe BROADCAST is crucial for BROADCASTERS, Bierhorst said. "That may seem a strange thing to say, or that it’s obvious. But as we near the end of this event, let me explain why I think it’s important that you keep this with you - and that you think about it hard when you’re back in your studios or offices."

(WorldDAB) Read more

Greece's ERT announces nationwide DAB+ rollout at Radiodays Europe Athens

10.03.2025 - Greece

With 1500 delegates gathered in Athens for Radiodays Europe 2025, the opening session saw Greek public broadcaster ERT announce the nationwide rollout of DAB+ by the end of this year. The organisation’s President, Yannis Papadopoulos, said: “Another strategic goal approved by our board of directors is the nationwide expansion of the DAB+ system. Currently DAB+ operates only in Athens, Thessaloniki and Patras. But by the end of 2025, ERT plans to extend it across the country. This transmission will allow citizens to enjoy even better sound quality and of course a greater variety of stations everywhere.” ERT has recently published a tender for the supply of 19 DAB+ radio transmitters.

Radiodays Europe 2025: meet WorldDAB in Athens

05.03.2025 -

- Greece

WorldDAB is joining around 1,500 radio professionals in Athens for Radiodays Europe 2025. The event runs from Sunday to Tuesday, 9 to 11 March in the Megaron Athens International Conference Centre. WorldDAB President, Jacqueline Bierhorst features in a session on Tuesday at 13:45 (CET), entitled “Save our Airwaves - DAB+ outlook and experiences.” Jacky will be joined by Nicola Bomio, Head of Radio at CH Media and President of the Association of Swiss Commercial Radio Stations, to explore “the idea that in order to stay independent, proper broadcasting needs to go digital, and that DAB+ is the future.” Members of the WorldDAB Project Office will also be at Radiodays Europe: Bernie O’Neill, Project Director, and Will Jackson, Communications Manager, will be in Athens alongside Jacky for the three-day event.

(WorldDAB) Read more

Hellenic Radio Broadcasting Publishing Company S.A. founded

14.01.2025 - Greece

The establishment of the "Hellenic Radio Broadcasting Publishing Company S.A." marks a dynamic collaboration in the media sector, bringing together four leading players in the Greek media landscape. Alexandra Daskalopoulou (CEO of Frontstage), Theocharis Filippopoulos (head of Attica Publications), and the Vardinoyannis Group together with United Media, which recently joined Audiomax, join forces with a common vision to upgrade radio and multimedia in the new digital era. The first Board of Directors consists of Konstantinos Fotopoulos (Chairman & CEO), Eleni Tsakiri and Nikolaos Michalopoulos. The activities of Hellenic Radio Broadcasting Publishing S.A. include "Provision of radio and multimedia services via live streaming, internet and modern technologies (DAB+, 5G, multiplatform radios)".

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ERT approves purchase of transmitters to create DAB+ network in Greece

02.01.2025 - Greece

In Athens, on 19 December 2024, at the company's offices, the Board of Directors of ERT SA met at the invitation of the Managing Director to discuss Item 90: Approval of the necessity to purchase DAB+ digital terrestrial broadcasting transmitters for the creation of a network of DAB+ transmitters of ERT SA. The Board of Directors, having taken into account the recommendation of the General Director of Technology and Media Operations, unanimously decides and approves the necessity of the supply of 19 DAB+ radio transmitters for the implementation of the first phase of the creation of the DAB+ radio transmitter network of ERT. The decision was published on the Government transparency website: diavgeia.gov.gr

(Radio+TV Link) Read more

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