Respect for freedom of the press and the independence of media workers is “not only self evident … but constitutes the foundation of the Republic”, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Friday.
Commenting on verbal attacks against journalists in the period leading up to the May 24 parliamentary elections, Letymbiotis said the pre-election period should be held with respect and away from “toxic and personal attacks”.
“ For us, respect
