Known as “The Flood of Saint Philip” because it coincided with the feast day of Saint Philip, the flood of 1896 was one of the most devastating natural disasters in Athens and Piraeus.
In 1896, relentless rain unleashed uncontrollable torrents, submerging Athens and Piraeus in chaos and despair. The...
On Sunday, November 17, 2024, the show "Our Town" dedicated a tribute to Vassilis Vassilikos.
The prolific novelist left a lasting mark on literature, distinguished by his resistance during turbulent times and his contribution to the Lambrakis case through his novel Z, which was adapted into a film...
On Saturday, November 16th, 2024, "Our Town" aired a tribute to Giannis Boutaris.
The exceptional and charismatic winemaker marked the era when winemaking developed in Greece, being a pioneer who opened new paths while continuing his family's proud tradition.
The tribute showcased his many significant...
Commemorating the anniversary of the Polytechnic Uprising
The radio series “Unguarded Passage” on Voice of Greece presents a radio documentary commemorating the anniversary of the Polytechnic Uprising, shedding light on the untold story of the radio stations operated by ...
51 years later, the Polytechnic Uprising against oppression feels as relevant as ever…
Nikolas Angelidis and the "Time in Greece" walk… step by step, through the events that unfolded back then. With the youth, students, and the people rising up against the brutal policies of the dictators…
The full ...
An impressive exhibition showcasing rare works by Vasso Katraki has opened at the Arts Center. Drawings, woodcuts, and her famous exile pebbles from Gyaros make up this unique exhibition, which will run until November 22.
In "Time in Greece" with Nikolas Angelidis, her son Spyros Katrakis, who curated...
Nikolas Angelidis takes listeners on a fascinating journey back to the roots of Greek football history. The show transports us to Switzerland at the turn of the 20th century, where the first Greek footballers made their mark abroad from 1897 to 1900. Among them were the Vryonis brothers, whose path...
"Voice of Greece" paid tribute to the renowned poet and lyricist Michalis Ganas, who has passed away.
Alexis Kostas, on the show "Voices and Music," curated a tribute to the work of the great poet, featuring beloved songs by major composers who set his lyrics to music.
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,...
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,...
We turn the calendars back a century and a year... On November 8, 1923, Adolf Hitler launched his first coup attempt. With a group of far-right National Socialists, they tried to seize a beer hall in Munich and overthrow the country’s government!
The dramatic events that followed, with local leaders s...
On this day, November 7, 2016, the incomparable singer, songwriter, poet and novelist Leonard Cohen left this world. With his charismatic voice and unmatched lyrics, the Canadian-born musician and literary figure created a legacy all his own, distinguished by a unique tone, life’s passions, and profound d...
Greece, 1961… It’s just two days after the swearing-in of the new ERE (National Radical Union) government. The political climate is tense… After midnight on November 6th, a relentless downpour begins… lasting three hours! The poor neighborhoods of western and northwestern Attica are submerged under t...
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 this day, 106 years ago, on November 4, 1918, the founding congress of the Socialist Labor Party of Greece was held in Piraeus, which in November 1924 was renamed the Communist Party of Greece (KKE).
A major feature explores the circumstances that led to the necessity of establishing the KKE during...
On November 3rd, Giannis Papoutsakis presented a two-hour tribute to the great composer Giannis Spanos on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light". The program explored Spanos's life journey from Kiato to Paris and then to the music scenes of Athens, the “new wave” movement, his major successes, and...
Every Saturday from 18:05 -19:00 (Athens time) Anna Prokova has a little less than 1 hour to wander around intricate music alleyways that take you through & across genres. The songs are carefully selected and are always related to her current mood. Expect to hear fresh sounds, eclectic new releases,...
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