ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's television regulator has fined a private channel 100,000 euros ($116,900) for corruption of public morals over scenes in a late-night TV series that included a kiss between two men, the regulator said on Thursday.
The drama series "Close Your Eyes," which deals with the turbulent lives of a group of 20-somethings in Athens, is screened after 10.30 p.m. and has regularly topped the television ratings.
In a written ruling, television and radio regulator ESR criticized the sexually charged language and the portrayal of a relationship between gay men in the show, which it said "could damage young people by making them too familiar with vulgarity."
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In classical Greek art and literature, romantic love between men was a common theme, with decorative pottery commonly featuring homoerotic scenes.
However, in modern-day Greece, public discussions on homosexuality are rare but the fine has sparked furious public debate.
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