Monday’s edition of “Take Your Time” opened with a live report from the area affected by the devastating wildfire in Porto Germeno. Dimitris Pagonis, Deputy Mayor of Mandra-Eidyllia, provided the latest updates on the firefighting effort and the ongoing attempts to rescue animals trapped by the blaze.
Following the newspaper headlines, journalist Giannis Skalkos commented on the day’s top stories, focusing on the destructive wildfires, the need to strengthen Greece’s civil protection and prevention mechanisms, and the latest political developments ahead of the upcoming elections.
The second hour began with Ivana Tzortzevits covering international news and developments from the Balkans. The program then welcomed Diana Voutyrakou, former Athens City Council member, to discuss new legislation allowing pregnant members of municipal and regional councils to participate remotely in council proceedings instead of being forced to take sick leave. Ms. Voutyrakou, whose resignation from the Athens City Council in June brought the issue to public attention, explained how her case prompted the initiative that led to the legislative change.
The discussion continued with Nikoletta Tsitsanoudi Mallidi, Dean of the School of Education at the University of Ioannina, who presented the 7th “Little Summer School” on the Greek Language, Culture and Media, to be held in Ithaca from October 16 to 19, 2026.
The final interview connected listeners with Serifos, where Katerina Rota, President of the island’s Cultural Committee and Vice President of the Association of Serifians, shared the latest details about the 18th Serifos Souravli Festival – “Telenikeios Echo”, taking place on Sunday, August 9, at 8:00 p.m., at the Association of Serifians’ open-air theater in Kato Chora.
The program concluded with Tasos Antoninis and the latest sports news.