Culture

"Heliotrope" with Giannis Papoutsakis was dedicated to spring time on May 20th. With poems by Giannis Ritsos, Giorgos Seferis, Nikos Karouzos, Maria Polydouri, Giorgos Sarantaris, Vyronas Leontaris, as well as young poets, and songs by Elvis Presley, Procol Harum, Nina Simone, Al Bano, Adamo, Tom Jones,...

The show hosted the painter Zoe Nikitaki, on the occasion of her 4th solo exhibition entitled "Méditations du Nouveau Monde Secret" which will be presented at the Galerie Mona Lisa in Paris from Tuesday, May 28 until Saturday, June 8, 2024. Also, on the show hosted the performer and songwriter Krinio ...

Dr. Nicolas Ioannides (PhD in Public International Law/ Adjunct Professor University of Nicosia) on "Hellenes Everywhere"

The show ''Journeys Basking in Greek Light'' pays tribute to influential personalities from the fields of music, film, history, and culture in Greece, while also introducing new artists and their projects.

On Sunday, May 19 2024, “Our Town” presented a selection of special moments from live performances by several beloved Greek artists incl. Chronis Aidonidis, Giorgos Bagiokis, Manolis Mitsias, Vasilis Lekkas, Christos Tsiamoulis, Argyris Bakirtzis, Achilleas Persidis, Thanos Mikroutsikos, Kostas Thoma...

The history of piracy in the Eastern Mediterranean and its geopolitical role (part ΙΙ): Austria, England, Russia and the cooperation of these forces with the Greek pirates. The rise of piracy and its suppression by Kapodistrias. Narrative stories with tributes to significant places, people, h...

On Saturday, May 18, Giorgos Babiniotis is invited on Mina Ralli's show "Remarkable Personalities" on Voice of Greece.

The tribute to Jazz music continues on the show “Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi. Guitar teacher and author Angelos Gavriil will be invited to “Voice of Greece” on Saturday, May 18, to talk about modern Jazz, which caused a turning point in the history of music. ...

On Saturday, May 18, 2024, 12:00 (Athens time)the show "Our Town" with Themis Rodamitis presented the International Archaeological and Cultural Documentary Festival  -AGON-.President and artistic director Memi Spyratou and composer and fellow traveler in the long course of the festival Nikos Platanos ...

The show highlights the effects of climate change, the initiatives, and the actions of organizations for the protection of nature and the environment.

Two members of ''PanArmonia'', a group that through music highlights harmony and love for life, Giannis Malliaroudakis and Minos Sfinias, were guests of Giannis Papoutsakis on May 16th on “Journeys Basking in Greek Light”. Also, poet, theatrologist, musician and educator Rena Athanasopoulou talked abo...

Anastasia Revi, actress/director and Artistic Director of Theater Lab Company, based in London since 1997, was a guest on this episode of “Faraway Words”. She talked about the festival of Contemporary Greek Theatre "Praxis 9 - The Time of Crises" which will take place in Oxford on May 19th, directed by ...

The poet and author read his poems and talked about poetry in Greece, his inspirations, and his poetry works. A special reference will be made to his long and substantial journey in the field of poetry, culture, and journalism. He mentioned in particular the important people with whom he spoke and who...

Heliotrope with Giannis Papoutsakis was dedicated to the sea and spring time on May 13th. With poems by Ritsos, Karyotakis, Brecht, Borges, Livaditis and Leontaris, read by Communications and Public Relations Consultant Aliki Danali; and songs from the voices of Mitropanos, Parios, Milva, Savvopoulos,...

The show “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with Giannis Papoutsakis on May 12th was dedicated to mother's day. With poems about mother by Polemis, Markoras, Sperantza, Vlachos and Darouis and songs by: Kazantzidis, Bithikotsis, Farantouri, Dalaras, Xylouris, Marinella, Hatzis, Galani, Thalassinos, Kon...

On Sunday, May 12th, the show “Our Town” paid tribute to the musical ensemble ‘Encardia’.It has been 20 years since the band first introduced us to the traditional songs of the Greek-speaking regions of Southern Italy.We have been moved by the folk songs of love and emigration in the ...

The history of piracy in the Eastern Mediterranean and its geopolitical role (part A) - "The special cases of Milos, Kimolos and Mykonos" ''Like Odysseus'' with Nikol Liakostavrou, through narrative stories, pays tribute to significant places, people, historical events, art, and culture.

On Saturday, May 11th, the show “Our Town” will hosted the internationally acclaimed musician Sofia Mavrogenidou. The flute soloist and pianist talked to us about important moments from her rich artistic career, her collaborations with leading conductors and musicians, and her collaborations with ...