Greeks show their solidarity with shuttered public broadcaster ERT.<br/> <br />On Wednesday, thousands braved wet weather to attend a concert at the organization's headquarters in Athens.<br/> <br />They are protesting the government's sudden decision to close ERT a day before, effectively putting 2,600 employees out of work.<br/> <br />The move has sparked outrage among journalists, unions and politicians.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE)(English) JOURNALIST MANOLIS KYPRAIOU, 45, SAYING:<br/> <br />"The prime minister said a few minutes ago we have a total war with the press. This is hardline political thinking."<br/> <br />Officials claimed ERT was rife with waste, unnecessary spending and corruption, allegations that are fuelling further anger.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE)(Greek) ERT KOSMOS RADIO STATION DIRECTOR PANOS CHRYSOSTOMOU SAYING:<br/> <br />"It is an insult to the Greek people, because for one year now they have been holding the fate of ERT in their hands, so I don't understand now how suddenly, one year later, they found out a
