CULTURE

On Thursday, 30 April 2026, the program “Imprint”, hosted by Fuli Zavitsanou, met with Rita Kolaiti—an acclaimed translator, Honorary Doctor of the Department of Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpreting at the Ionian University, and a member of the evaluation committee of the Greeklit program of th...

Spyros Tzokas—academic, author, and former mayor of Kaisariani—is featured on the Voice of Greece program “Remarkable Personalities”, hosted by Stavroula Karali. Drawing on his books “The Cycle of Futile Acts” (Evmaros Publications) and “One Long Night” (Synchroni Epohi Publicati...

“Our Town”, hosted by Themis Rodamitis, presents a special tribute to Johan Cruyff—a legendary figure who redefined football both on and off the pitch. Remembered as the “philosopher of football,” Cruyff championed a vision of the game rooted in harmony, intelligence, and a dynamic balance between s...

What happens when you walk through Athens as if seeing it for the first time? This question was explored in the Monday, 27 April episode of the program "Moving Worlds", with Katerina Batzaki opening the cycle "Historical Routes of Athens." Elissaios Sarmas spoke about a city that cannot simply become...

“Our Town”, hosted by Themis Rodamitis, welcomes Doros Demosthenous. The distinguished performer, known for his rich and carefully curated repertoire, joins the studio to reflect on defining moments in his artistic journey. He speakσ about his early years in his homeland, Cyprus, and the composers and co...

The Voice of Greece program “Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi undertakes an ambitious two-part tribute to Iran, tracing its history from antiquity to the present day. Iran is a country with deep historical roots, a pivotal role in the Middle East, and a constant presence in international dev...

 “Our Town” with Themis Rodamitis presents a tribute to the “Agatha” Crime Fiction Festival, which returns to Athens this year for its 7th edition. Guests in the studio include the festival’s organizer, Ioanna Petridou, who discuss the evolution of the institution and its impact...

“Ariadni’s Thread” with Ariadni-Sofia Kouri welcomes filmmaker Sherif Francis for a conversation on his debut feature film “Last Call”.  The film draws inspiration from the notorious Sorin Matei case, a st...

Tunisia is where the light of the Mediterranean meets the warmth of the desert. Ariadni-Sofia Kouri shares highlights from her recent trip to the North African country—from the ruins of Carthage to the atmospheric medinas, the lush oases hidden in the desert, seaside cafés, sweet dates, welcoming pe...

On Thursday, 23 April, marking World Book Day, the program “Imprint” with Fuli Zavitsanou was dedicated to reading groups—an important institution of civil society that promotes a love of reading, knowledge, and meaningful communication. The program featured Vivi Georgantopoulou, a pioneer in th...

On Thursday, 23 April 2026, marking World Book Day, Vassia Tzanakari hosted writer and antiquarian bookseller Nikos Chryssos. Nikos Chryssos has been awarded the European Union Prize for Literature, as well as the Special State Book Award for Promoting Dialogue on Sensitive Social Issues for his...

Gerasimos Gasparinatos presents his new literary work “Dream in Rust”. It tells the true story of a teenage footballer who started out in a refugee neighbourhood, playing in the open lots of Lavrio, with a dream that seemed distant—but one he pursued with persistence and self-sacrifice. Amid hards...

Themis Rodamitis presents a radio tribute to Kostas Kaplanis—the gifted composer behind some of the most beloved songs of the Greek repertoire (including “Enas Alitis Pethane,” “Mas Zilevoun,” “Parastratisa gia Sena,” “Omorfi Peiraiotissa,” “Eimai Apopse sta Merakia,” among others). Guest on the program ...

On Monday, 20 April 2026, the Voice of Greece program “Moving Worlds” with Katerina Batzaki welcomed journalist and documentary filmmaker Olga Laskaratou to the studio, on the occasion of her new work on Andreas Laskaratos and “The Mysteries of Kefalonia.” Through a personal journey that begins ...

Journalist Chara Agridioti joined the program to discuss two cultural events with a distinctly Greek presence: – The Paris Book Festival, featuring Greek authors—mostly from the diaspora (Vasilis Panourias, Makis Malafekas, Christos Markogiannakis, Maria Kalantzopoulou, among others), and – The p...

Apostolos Chatzichristos, a gifted and well-educated musician, remained somewhat underappreciated during his lifetime, even as many of his top-tier songs became major hits. This program sheds light on key aspects of this remarkable artist, who came from Asia Minor and earned the admiration of his peers—today r...

The music-theatre performance “The Scarlet Letter” is a poignant artistic tribute to the life and sarifice of Evagoras Pallikaridis—the young Cypriot poet and freedom fighter who came to embody the struggle for liberty. Through the directorial and musical vision of its creator, Salina Gavala, the production bridges historical memory with contemporary reality, foregrounding the enduring significance of freedom, identity, and human dignity. Produced and presented by Ariadni-Sofia Kouri

“Remarkable Personalities” turns to April 1941 and Greece’s northern front, where one of the most dramatic—and at the same time heroic—chapters of modern Greek history unfolded: the Battle of the Metaxas Line. Konstantinos Lagos, Professor of Air Force History at the Hellenic Air Force...