Beneath the rugged landscape of Serifos, hidden behind the rusting remnants of its abandoned mines, lies a powerful story of exploitation, resilience, and human dignity—largely unknown to the average visitor.
This story is brought to light through the work of journalist Alexandra Christakaki and h...
From a young age, Takis knew he wanted to spend his life close to nature—surrounded by trees, birds, flowers, and, of course… bears. In the village of Skliro, where he was born, he built a cabin at the edge of the forest, right next to the country’s largest bear habitat.
This podcast is part of th...
(Final episode of the radio documentary series "Unguarded Passage" with Thomas Sideris)
The fifth and final installment of “Palestine in Focus”, the special series within the award-winning radio documentary show “Unguarded Passage” by Thomas Sideris, is dedicated to the women of Palestine—those who, over...
Saturday, 10 June 1944. The Axis is collapsing, and World War II is nearing its end. Yet the summer of 1944 proves to be the most tragic in Greece, as the hatred of the defeated Nazis turns against those they deem unworthy of life. These were not only armed fighters or resistance members, but also civilians.In...
ERT journalist Thomas Sideris, through a deeply humanitarian lens, sheds light on global solidarity initiatives in support of the Palestinian people—particularly those aimed at lifting the blockade and providing humanitarian aid to civilians.
In this episode of "Unguarded Passage", he connects li...
During the Occupation, the backstage of the cinema was stacked with German weapons—left there as soldiers sat absorbed in the film. In the golden decades of postwar Greek cinema, people would celebrate Easter right in their seats, while Haris Theofilopoulos, the cinema’s owner, pedaled between theaters to fetch reels for simultaneous screenings. The story of the “Pantheon” cinema in Amaliada plays out like a film from another time. This podcast is part of the series “As If It Were Yesterday.” Narrator: Haris TheofilopoulosResearcher: Chrysoula LadeaPodcast Producer: Anna GiokaSound Design: Giorgos RamantanisSound Editing: Dimitris Karavasilis Istorima is the largest oral history ... Read more
Saturday, 10 June 1944. The Axis is collapsing, and World War II is nearing its end. Yet the summer of 1944 proves to be the most tragic in Greece, as the hatred of the defeated Nazis turns against those they deem unworthy of life. These were not only armed fighters or resistance members, but also civilians.In...
The program “Unguarded Passage” with ERT journalist Thomas Sideris presents a radio documentary focusing on the historic March to Gaza, the tragic case of the Mavi Marmara flotilla, and the 48-kilometer march to the Rafah Crossing in June 2025.
The story begins on the night of 31 May 2010, ...
The episode delves into the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, drawing on the latest report from the Red Cross. Joining us live in the studio of Voice of Greece is Youssef Dorgham, Ambassador of the Palestinian Authority to Greece. He will discuss the daily struggle for survival faced by Palestinians, t...
“Historical Walks” takes us to Lefkada — the Ionian island that stands apart from the rest of the Heptanese. Unlike the others, Lefkada is not quite an island but a natural extension of Aetolia-Acarnania, connected by a narrow causeway across the lagoon. This distinctiveness is also ...
“Unguarded Passage” presents a radio documentary exploring the current situation in the Palestinian territories, titled “Palestine in focus”.Produced in collaboration with the International Press Institute, this radio documentary uncovers the untold stories of journalists who lost their lives in Gaza. T...
A long-concealed chapter of modern Greek history is brought to light through the meticulous research of Belgian Hellenist and author Gonda Van Steen. Her book, Wanted: Children from Greece — Adoptions in Cold War America, unveils a poignant story: in the turbulent years following the Greek Civil War, a...
“Unguarded Passage” presents a special radio journey dedicated to José “Pepe” Mujica — the man who redefined the role of Uruguay’s president as an everyday act of solidarity, humility, and resistance.
A former Tupamaros guerrilla, political prisoner for thirteen years, and a philosopher of action, M...
A journey into the past… to the neighborhoods of Athens that once had different names and stories.Nikolas Angelidis and the show “Time in Greece” turn back time and take us on a nostalgic exploration of the city’s forgotten corners. We thus arrive at the third day of our journey, to Katsipodi, Loimiko, L...
A journey into the past… to the neighborhoods of Athens that once had different names and stories.Nikolas Angelidis and the show “Time in Greece” turn back time and take us on a nostalgic exploration of the city’s forgotten corners.
On the second part of our journey, we arrive in Sour...
A journey into the past… to the neighborhoods of Athens that once had different names and stories.
Nikolas Angelidis and the show "Time in Greece" turn back time and take us on a nostalgic exploration of the city’s forgotten corners.
In the second episode of “Historical Walks” dedicated to the story of Greek Americans, we continue our insightful discussion with historian Professor Alexander Kitroeff, focusing on the post–World War II years.
The war marked a major turning point in how Greek immigrants were viewed by American socie...
An untold story is brought to light for the first time in the new radio documentary of the series “Unguarded Passage”. The radio documentary, titled “My Uncle Alekos Konstantinidis”, traces the life and journey in Greece of Pontic refugee Alekos Konstantinidis, leading up to his execution in Kaisari...
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