Journalist and author Stefanos Dandolos will be the guest on Wednesday, 04 February 2026, at 22:00 (Athens time), on Voice of Greece, in the program “Remarkable Personalities”, presented by Stavroula Karali.
Stefanos Dandolos, author of the book Flame and Wind, which was honored in 2009 with the Botsis Award for his overall contribution to letters, speaks about one of the most turbulent love affairs of the 20th century: the relationship between Georgios Papandreou, the so-called “Old Man of Democracy,” and Kyveli, the iconic leading actress of Greek theatre.
The author revisits one of the most widely discussed personal stories of Greek public life—a clandestine relationship that began on the island of Chios, at a time when both protagonists were married: Georgios Papandreou to Sophia Mineiko, and Kyveli to her second husband, Kostas Theodoridis. The discussion also touches on the birth of the child they had together—born out of wedlock—as well as their eventual separation and the profound impact these events had on both their private lives and public paths.
Flame and Wind—which was later adapted for television as an ERT drama series —is based on the author’s extensive research and, above all, on the correspondence exchanged by the two lovers. These letters stand as invaluable historical documents, illuminating not only their emotional bond and personalities but also the broader social and political landscape of their time.
Journalistic Editing & Presentation: Stavroula Karali
Sound Engineering: Loukas Zois
Broadcast: Wednesday, 04 February 2026, 22:00–23:00 (Athens time)
