Common Ground

Voice of Greece's "Common Ground" visited the historic village of Kontias on the island of Lemnos on Tuesday, 21 July 2026. Throughout the program, Charalampos Roulias, President of the Cultural Association of Kontias, joined the studio as the program's guest, guide, and companion, introducing listeners...

On Tuesday, 14 July 2026, Voice of Greece's “Common Ground” traveled to Christos, the mountain village of Raches on the island of Ikaria, exploring a community whose distinctive way of life continues to inspire both residents and visitors. Through the stories of four people who have chosen to mak...

The program "Common Ground" on Voice of Greece took listeners on a journey to Krania village in Aspropotamos, one of the most renowned Vlach villages of the Trikala region. Built on a lush mountainside of Mount Tringia, on the southeastern edge of the Pindus mountain range, Krania is steeped in history...

On Tuesday, 16 June 2026, "Common Ground" on Voice of Greece visited the village of Charakas in Laconia. Guiding listeners through different aspects of the area's history and development, from the past to the present day, were Pitsa Priftaki, former Mayor of the Municipality of Zarakas; Chrysanthi...

In a beautiful village in the mountains of Laconia, in the heart of Mount Parnon, the Voice of Greece program "Common Ground" paid a visit to Vamvakou. A village shaped by waves of emigration in past decades and the birthplace of prominent benefactors, Vamvakou is today experiencing a remarkable...

On Tuesday, 02 June 2026, Voice of Greece visited the picturesque village of Milies in Pelion, renowned for its distinctive Pelion architecture, its historic railway station—the terminus of the famous little train returning from Volos—its breathtaking natural surroundings, and its rich history, clo...

This episode of Common Ground with Prokopis Agelopoulos took listeners on a tour of the historic village of Magouliana, in mountainous Arcadia. Magouliana is the birthplace of Fotakos (Fotios Chrysanthopoulos), aide-de-camp to Theodoros Kolokotronis. It is also the highest-altitude village in the...

On Tuesday, 19 May 2026, the Voice of Greece program "Common Ground" introduced listeners to Anavryti, Laconia — a village that once experienced periods of remarkable prosperity, particularly during the years when tanneries operated there and traditional saddle blankets were produced. Historical r...

In the Tuesday, 12 May 2026 broadcast, we visited a semi-mountainous village in central-eastern Evia, overlooking the Aegean through a series of beautiful beaches. Oktonia is built at the foothills of Mount Kallimani, above the beaches of Mourteri, Agios Merkourios, Bournia, Aili, and Kalamio, just...

For those born before 1970, the famous television commercial featuring the monk Akakios and the abbot calling out to him as he headed down to the village to do the monastery’s shopping — reminding him not to forget his favorite pasta — remains one of the most beloved and certainly one of the most inspi...

The village of Eratyra, a historic settlement in the municipality of Voio in the Kozani region, was featured on the program “Common Ground” on Voice of Greece. Listeners were introduced to Eratyra through the stories, insights, and reflections of Mr. Giorgos Varkas, President of the village; Mr....

In a historic village of Epirus, the birthplace of Georgios Karaiskakis, Skoulikaria in Arta, we were guided through the program “Common Ground” with Prokopis Agelopoulos on Tuesday, 21 April 2026. Our guides—joining us as studio guests—were Mr Lefteris Papakostas, historian and author, and Mr Peri...

Two neighboring villages, built at the northwestern edge of the Ioannina region, very close to the border with Albania, were featured on the Voice of Greece program “Common Ground” on Tuesday, 07 April 2026. Our guides were Vangelis Dakas, President of the local community of Dolo; Christoforos Kos...

On the Tuesday, 31 March 2026 broadcast, we explored Stagiates, the Pelion village that became widely known for its residents’ struggle against water privatization. With a history spanning 350 years, the village traces its roots back to the time when travelers would rest at Krya Vrysi, refreshing t...

On this episode we are taken on a guided tour in the beautiful mountain village of Manolates on the island of Samos—known for its rich tradition in viticulture and traditional crafts. In the studio, we were joined by Maria Karavatou, a jewelry designer ... Read more

On the Tuesday, 10 March 2026 broadcast, we discovered Livadi on Mount Olympus, a large historic village of the Larissa region, located on the borders with Pieria and Kozani. It is a historic settlement built on Mount Titaros, the homeland of the Filiki Eteria member Georgakis Olympios, with a history...

On the Tuesday, 03 March 2026 edition of the program “Common Ground”, we got to know Lynistaina, a small mountainous village in Ilia, part of the municipality of Andritsaina–Krestena. The village is built on the southern slopes of Mount Minthi at an altitude of 850 meters. Our guides were Petros Giann...

We visited Vlasti in Kozani and the neighboring Sisani, two beautiful villages of Western Macedonia, through the program “Common Ground” on Voice of Greece, at noon on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. Our guides to the nature and traditions of the area were Mr. Giannis Tzioumaris, President of the Mun...