CULTURE

Voice of Greece's “Moving Worlds,” hosted by Katerina Batzaki, dedicated a special edition to the historic Pallas Cinema in the Athens neighborhood of Pangrati. Celebrating its 101st anniversary this year, the landmark movie theater now faces the prospect of being converted to another use. The pro...

eorge Trantalidis reflects on a remarkable musical journey marked by enduring friendships, influential collaborations, and a lifelong commitment to artistic innovation.

In a revealing conversation with Themis Rodamitis, Angelos Papadimitriou reflects on the defining moments of his creative journey, his acclaimed theatrical performances, and his encounters with leading figures of the visual arts.

Ariadni-Sofia Kouri welcomes Smaragda Alexandri, founder and CEO of «Πολύ Κουλ» and the driving force behind the project "H Γεωγραφία είναι πολύ κούλ"; illustrator and graphic designer Natalia Mavrota; and Kostas Plisiotis, who oversees the project’s communications and artistic activities.

In this edition of “On the Road,” dedicated to seaside destinations, singer-songwriter Christos Tsiounis reflects on what is in danger of being lost: our sense of freedom and authenticity, and how we can learn to love a place without exhausting it.

Journalist and author Antonis Tzavaras was the guest on the July 9, 2026, episode of “The Words of Others.” A conversation about writing, the golden age of magazines, summer, music, and much more, accompanied by songs ranging from Tindersticks to Dimitris Mitropanos. Produced and presented by ...

“Remarkable Personalities” continues its journey through the history of Greek rock music, exploring the stories of the people who shaped the genre and the songs that defined entire generations. In the second part of this special tribute, Stavroula Karali once again welcomes journalist and author Gia...

Journalist, filmmaker, and author Despoina Sotiropoulou spoke on “Faraway Words” about her documentary And There Was Light, a tribute to Arcadia. The documentary presents a rich and multifaceted portrait of Arcadia, tracing its story from mythology to modern history. It explores the region's nat...

 “Our Town”, hosted by Themis Rodamitis, brings together three distinguished artists: author Pelagia Botsi, filmmaker Aristarchos Papadaniil, and guitarist, composer, and educator Nikolas Balogiannis. Pelagia Botsi reads excerpts from her novella The Poor Relative, while journalist Erifyli Maro...

Voice of Greece's "Moving Worlds," hosted by Katerina Batzaki, took listeners on a journey to Molyvos on the island of Lesvos—a place where history, tradition, and its people come together to create a unique identity. Former Mayor Stelios Karantonis traced the historical evolution of Mithymna and e...

"Our Town", hosted by Themis Rodamitis, presents a special tribute to the great Greek composer Giannis Markopoulos. The program traces the career of a visionary composer who transformed the landscape of Greek music by blending tradition with innovative sounds and original orchestral approaches. Landmark...

What came the day after the Kalavryta Massacre? Who rebuilt the town from the ground up? And how does history change when it is told through the voices of women? “Historical Walks” travels to Kalavryta for a two-part radio documentary that explores the town’s postwar history through a gende...

s “Our Town” welcomes the acclaimed poet, translator, essayist, child psychiatrist, and psychoanalyst Thanasis Chatzopoulos. In a thoughtful conversation, Chatzopoulos reflects on poetic writing, discussing rhythm, time, and sound as essential elements of the creative process. He also shares his ...

A mountain village with only a handful of permanent residents, nestled on the slopes of Mount Parnon. Shaped by history, affected by emigration, and nearly abandoned, Vamvakou is now writing a new chapter as life returns to the village once again. This is the spirit of the Vamvakou Experience...

We all live parallel lives in the city—and perhaps that's its greatest charm. We pass one another on the street, meet by chance, and share roads, squares, open-air cinemas, café tables, and fleeting moments that somehow become part of a larger story. In the end, it's this slightly surreal Greek mosaic th...

July has arrived, summer is at its peak, and whether we've already set off or are still counting down the days, we're all looking forward to our summer vacation. For many, the family village remains a cherished destination, but it is no longer the only option. Guided by the belief that no time is...

On 2 July 2026, "Imprint", hosted by Fuli Zavitsanou, welcomed Konstantinos Palaiologos, Professor of Applied Translation Studies and Spanish Literature at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and an acclaimed literary translator from Spanish and Catalan, to the Voice of Greece studio. The conversation...

Author, journalist, and editor-in-chief of the literary magazine O Anagnostis, Giannis Mpaskozos joins Vasia Tzanakari for an engaging conversation about literary awards, emerging voices in contemporary Greek literature, the role of literary criticism, and the enduring relationship between music, memory,...