On Christmas Day, 25 December 2025, we set stories gently aside and make space for sound — for those sounds that return each December like an old friend: Christmas carols.
In this festive episode of “Ariadni’s Thread”, a special live performance brings carols to life as we love them most: through...
The well-known actor Lefteris Eleftheriadis was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the Christmas edition of “Journeys Basking in Greek Light”, where he read excerpts from “The Lady’s House” by Alexandros Papadiamantis, as well as poems by Kostis Palamas and Nikiforos Vrettakos.
What does it take — and how should we prepare — to sing Christmas carols with our circle of friends for the people we love?What frame of mind should we be in, what should we wear, which instruments should we bring, and how do carols change as they are sung in the village, on the island, or in the cit...
Mr. Georgios Philias, Emeritus Professor of the Faculty of Theology at the University of Athens, brings to light the true meaning of Christmas, illuminating the timeless message of love, hope, humility, and peace that the Divine Birth brings to the world.
The Emeritus Professor of the Faculty...
The program “Human Landscapes” with Victoria Kavouriari welcomes to the Voice of Greece studio Alexis Kostalas—a human beacon for ERT, radio, and television from June 1965 to this day. The man who taught us what classical music, classical dance, and artistic skating truly mean; who showed us that mea...
The well-known composer Filippos Plakias and the emerging singer Maria Bokia were guests of Giannis Papoutsakis on the program "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on 23 December. They spoke about their discographic work, which moves along the paths of laïkó music and the ballad, as well as about their p...
On the programme, author Konstantina Tassopoulou was a guest on the occasion of her Christmas children’s book The Ball. The conversation focused on children’s books and Christmas, while Natasa Vissarionos and Giorgos Keramidas shared personal memories of past Christmases and their own holiday traditions and...
"Our Town" welcomes Greek painter and Professor at the Athens School of Fine Arts, Marios Spiliopoulos, for an in-depth conversation. In a wide-ranging and thoughtful discussion with Themis Rodamitis, the artist reflects on some of the most pressing social issues of our time—violence, fear, love, d...
On the 22 December episode of "Heliotrope", Giannis Papoutsakis hosted acclaimed author Andriani Kalyva for a conversation about her literary work, her children’s short stories, and the value of forgiveness. The program was accompanied by Christmas melodies from beloved voices including Bing Crosby, F...
On the 21 December episode of "Journeys Basking in Greek Light", Giannis Papoutsakis welcomed the talented young actress Marina Fragkopoulou as a studio guest. Renowned author Charitini Xydi also joined the program by phone. The broadcast featured songs by great Greek composers, along with festive Christmas...
“Our Town” with Themis Rodamitis welcomes the acclaimed vocalists Yiota Negka and Korina Legaki. The two guests discuss the significance and enduring value of laïko and traditional Greek song today, as a vital and defining part of Greece’s cultural heritage.
Special reference is made to the stage pro...
with Nikol Liakostavrou
RÉVEILLEZ, RÉVEILLON!(Wake up—it’s party time!)
“How that time sankinto jasmine-scented twigs—the time when we rented bicyclesand ran, shining,for half an hour…”— Nikos Karouzos, “Superfluous Nostalgia”
“Historical Walks” presents a three-part special that explores the deeper meaning of Christmas through historical, theological, and cultural reflection. At its heart lie the Nativity of Christ and the enduring values of love, freedom, sacrifice, and peace — values that remain profoundly relevant in to...
“Our Town” with Themis Rodamitis welcomes the distinguished conductor and pianist Miltos Logiadis, who reflects on the defining moments of his artistic journey. He speaks in depth about his close relationship with Manos Hadjidakis, their long-standing collaboration, and his tenure as conductor of the O...
Social circus is a contemporary, participatory form of art and education that uses circus techniques—not for spectacle, but for empowerment. Through workshops and programmes, children, adolescents, and adults—often from vulnerable or marginalised groups—learn acrobatics, juggling, balance, dance, clown...
On Thursday, December 18, the program "Imprint" with Fuli Zavitsanou welcomed journalist, radio producer, and author Pavlos Methenitis to the studio of Voice of Greece, on the occasion of his recently published short story collection titled “Tsigamaki,” released by Evmaros Publications. He spoke abo...
Panagiotis Kounadis and Amalia Avgoustaki talk about the production “Souls of the Women of Rebetiko”
Guests on the program “Take Your Time” on Voice of Greece were journalist and rebetiko music researcher Panagiotis Kounadis and performer Amalia Avgoustaki, on the occasion of the musical production “Souls of the Women of Rebetiko”, which is staged every Saturday at 8:30 p.m. at the “Angelon Vima” the...
On Thursday’s program, December 18, 2025, we connected with Larissa and spoke with ERT correspondent Vangelis Mitrousias about the farmers’ mobilizations, the possibility of escalation in the coming days, and the overall economic situation facing the agricultural sector. Immediately after the press hea...
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