The show hosted Konstantinos Mitsis from Munich, who talked about the 38th Greek Film Week, which this year focuses on strong female figures who are at the forefront of many productions. The premiere takes place tomorrow, Thursday, November 14, with the classic masterpiece by Jules Dassin, "Woman’s C...
The exceptional young performer and singer-songwriter Christina Samara was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the show "Traveling with Greek Light" on November 12, where she spoke about her collaborations with renowned artists such as Panagiotis Kalantzopoulos, Elli Paspala, Giorgos Kazantzis, Kostas...
A tribute to Michalis Ganas, who passed away on this day, with a broadcast that originally aired in April 2023. The two-hour special was curated by Themis Rodamitis on the show Our Town, featuring the participation of Michalis Ganas himself. In the program, prominent figures from the literary world,...
On Monday, November 11, 2024, the show Our Town featured the talented author Christina Soulele.
She discussed her book "Apo tis Stahes tis Kantanou" (From the Ashes of Kantano), a novel inspired by the tragic history of the region of Kantano, which was devastated and destroyed by the German...
The distinguished poet Nina Alexis was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the November 11th episode of the show "Heliotrope". The episode was enriched with music and songs from artists such as Mike Oldfield, Michael Nyman, Ennio Morricone, Sarah Brightman, Roger Eno, and others.
Yannis Ritsos explains to us what poetry is, reads from Epitaph, speaks of his Romiosyni, of struggles, persecution, and ideologies that never die and remain as relevant as ever, of exiles, torture, peace… And he lets us dream through his Moonlight Sonata and The Lady of the Vineyards…
A humble tri...
The show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" with Giannis Papoutsakis, aired on November 10, was dedicated to the poet of Romiosyni, Yiannis Ritsos. His poetry, set to music by Mikis Theodorakis, Christos Leontis, and Marios Tokas, featured the voices of Grigoris Bithikotsis, Nikos Xylouris, Mary Linda,...
On Sunday, November 10, 2024, the show Our Town featured the popular director Nikos Perakis.
Perakis discussed his hometown of Alexandria, his family’s background, and how his passion for drawing and painting began in his school years. He talked about his collaborations with leading creators, his s...
At the southermost tip of Apulia, in the Salento peninsula, a sign along the road connecting Lecce to Otranto, reds ''Kalos Irtate''. This indicated that you are entering Grecia Salentina, one of the two Greek-speaking regions of Southern Italy.
This episode of "Historical Walks" is dedicated to the victims of road traffic collisions.The statistics are shocking:
1,200,000 people lose their lives every year worldwide.
It is the leading cause of death for children and young people aged 5 to 29.
Greece is one of the highest-ranking countries...
On Saturday, November 9, 2024, "Our Town" hosted Manolis Kostidis.
The well-known journalist engaged in an in-depth conversation with Themis Rodamitis about his interests, his social circles, and his friendships both in Greece and in Turkey, where his relationships are very warm and sincere.
Kostidis...
The Shadow of the Fly is a production by the Municipal Theatre of Piraeus, in collaboration with The Shoe on the Tree Theatre, marking the start of its off-theatre activities. This one-act play addresses the topic of overtourism and the short-term rental phenomenon, which has surged in Greece over the...
The distinguished choreographer and dancer Despina Pavlatou, also known as Deppy Venezia, was a guest on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" hosted by Giannis Papoutsakis on November 6, 2024. During the show, music was featured from iconic Greek singers Sofia Vembo and Stella Greca, as well as...
Renowned singer and actress Mania Vlachogianni appeared as a guest on Giannis Papoutsakis's show Journeys Basking in Greek Light on November 5. She discussed the theatrical productions she stars in, as well as the 9th Panhellenic Music Competition organized by the UNESCO Club for Arts, Literature, and...
The distinguished visual artist Stathis Dimitriadis, who resides permanently in London, was featured on the show. The conversation was sparked by the group ceramics exhibition, Chthonic Light: How Ceramics Converse with the Present, in which he participates along with 45 other artists. Stathis Dimitriadis...
The show Voices and Music paid tribute to lyricist Isaac Sousis, who passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024.
Isaac Sousis was a man of inspiration and passion for life. His lyrics, poetry, books, and sense of humor will forever keep us company and continue to inspire us.
He was a strong...
On Monday, November 4, 2024, Our Town featured Maria Mamaliga.
The talented author and film professor at the Athens School of Fine Arts was in the studio to discuss her new book, Mercado. Through the pages of her book, she brings her unique homeland, Rhodes, to life, spanning the period from the...
Distinguished poet, lyricist, and prose writer Stella Petridou, with a rich body of work, was featured in Giannis Papoutsakis's show Heliotrope on November 4. She discussed her poetry collections, her latest novel, and her songs.
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