“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” celebrating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Athens | 15 Oct. 2024

This episode of “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with Giannis Papoutsakis, aired on October 15, was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Athens from the Germans. It featured the day’s historical account, the first church bells that spread the joyful news, the public celebrations, testimonies from Ioanna Tsatsou and journalist Kostas Paraschos, and the front pages of newspapers. The program also included songs about Athens by Rena Vlahopoulou, Jimmy Makoulis, Mary Lo, Yiannis Voyatzis, Jenny Vanou, and others.