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Faraway Words

Natasa Vissarionos

The show covers top stories of the Greek Diaspora, featuring interviews with Greek expats or natives who choose to leave Greece behind to travel, study, or work abroad.

“Faraway Words” with composer and pianist Tania Giannouli | 18 Nov. 2024
Renowned composer, pianist, improviser, and bandleader Tania Giannouli was the guest on the show. The discussion was inspired by her upcoming international performances: 21/11 at the Roma Jazz Festival 22/11 at the EFG London Jazz Festival 23/11 at the Kalisz International Jazz Piano Festival. Tania...
Christina Tsardikou about “Nostos” cultural organization’s conference in Argentina | 13 Nov. 2024
Christina Tsardikou, president of the Greek cultural organization "Nostos" in Argentina, spoke about the XII International Conference on Greece, which will take place on November 19, 20, and 21 at the Event Hall of the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the University of Buenos Aires. The conference will...
“Faraway Words” about the 38th Greek Film Week in Munich | 13 Nov 2024
The show hosted Konstantinos Mitsis from Munich, who talked about the 38th Greek Film Week, which this year focuses on strong female figures who are at the forefront of many productions. The premiere takes place tomorrow, Thursday, November 14, with the classic masterpiece by Jules Dassin, "Woman’s C...
“Faraway Words” about the Greek Library of London | 12 Nov. 2024
On the program, Panagiota Nakou, the Director of the Greek Library of London, joined from London. The primary goal of this non-profit organization, established in London in 2017, is to lend Greek books across the UK to promote the Greek language and connect readers with the works of authors from...
“Faraway Words” with Nikos Graikos from Paris | 11 Nov. 2024
Philologist and author Nikos Graikos visited the studio of Voice of Greece to discuss his latest works, inspired by his book Questions - A Life Full of Question Marks and Exclamations, published by Syrtari Editions. His conversation revolved around the themes of wonder and curiosity that shape human...
Visual artist Stathis Dimitriadis on “Faraway Words” | 05 Nov. 2024
The distinguished visual artist Stathis Dimitriadis, who resides permanently in London, was featured on the show. The conversation was sparked by the group ceramics exhibition, Chthonic Light: How Ceramics Converse with the Present, in which he participates along with 45 other artists. Stathis Dimitriadis...
“Faraway Words” about the Hellenism of Madagascar | 04 Nov. 2024
On the show, George Galanopoulos, an educator from the Greek Language Department in Madagascar, discussed the Greek community there, its activities, the classes held at the Greek Language Department (TEG), and the dreams of its students. He noted that Greeks had a significant presence on the island...
“Faraway Words” with Munich Children’s Choir “Melody” | 30 Oct. 2024
The artistic director of the Bavarian children's choir "Melody," Ms. Maria Kriniti, was hosted via phone from Munich. The conversation centered around the two silver medals the choir won at the World Choir Competition held in Barcelona, which featured 55 choirs from around the globe. Ms. Kriniti noted...
“Faraway Words” about GRis Festival | 30 Oct. 2024
Anna Papageorgiou, the organizer of GRis Festival, was featured in the show. The festival is returning to Athens from New York and Nicosia to showcase "Greece Today" with a rich program of events from October 31 to November 10, 2024. The festival promotes Greek creativity, academic and business activities...
“Faraway Words” with Despoina Sotiropoulou | 29 Oct. 2024
In the show, journalist, author, and director Despoina Sotiropoulou was hosted. The occasion for this conversation was her award from the 3rd International Epidaurus Film Festival for her short film "I, the Beast."Despoina Sotiropoulou spoke about her journey in journalism, particularly in television...
“Faraway Words” with Tatiana Ligari | 22 Oct. 2024
Actress and director Tatiana Ligari was featured on the show to speak about the English-language performance "Women of Passion, Women of Greece", which recently toured four cities in China. The performance is dedicated to three iconic female figures: Maria Callas, Melina Mercouri, and Medea. It has...
“Faraway Words” about the ARGO awards | 22 Oct. 2024
Lawyer and former Director-General of the European Commission, Mr. Spyros Pappas, who is also the president of ARGO-Brussels Hellenic Network, was featured on the show. He spoke about the ARGO awards, which are being presented for the 6th year to Greeks from around the world who have upheld Greek values...
“Faraway Words” with Natasa Vissarionos | 21 Oct. 2024
Voice of Greece journalist Prokopis Agelopoulos called in from Chania to talk about the 12th Chania Film Festival. Tonia Moropoulou, professor at the Polytechnic, vice president of the Technical Chamber of Greece, and president of the International Scientific Committee of the Women Economic Forum, spoke...
“Faraway Words” about the Greek radio program in Munich | 21 Oct. 2024
Mr. Asimakis Hatzinikolaou, one of the historical members of the Greek radio program in Munich, was featured on the show. He served as a sports editor and was part of the program from its inception in November 1964 until its end in December 2002.The occasion for this conversation was the commemorative...
“Faraway Words” with Roma Siachos | 16 Oct. 2024
The show featured, live from Melbourne, Mrs. Roma Siahou, President of the Greek Writers and Poets Association of Australia, on the occasion of the commemorative event for the 200th Anniversary of Lord Byron's death, organized jointly with the Greek Consulate in Melbourne. The event, titled...
“Faraway Words” with Kostas Papakostopoulos | 15 Oct. 2024
In the studio of Voice of Greece, the artistic director of the Hellenic-German Theater in Cologne and director, Mr. Kostas Papakostopoulos, was hosted. This year marks 40 years since he moved to Germany and 34 years since the establishment of the Hellenic-German Theater in Cologne. Mr. Papakostopoulos...
“Faraway Words” for George Bizos | 14 Oct. 2024
The show featured a small tribute to George Bizos, the iconic figure of the Greek community, a lawyer and close friend of Nelson Mandela, who fought against racial discrimination in South Africa. Guests in the studio included Alexis Bizos, the son of the late Bizos, and Georgios Georgiou, a lawyer and...
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