Time In Greece

What does the Greek expression “Θα γίνει της Πόπης” (“All hell will break loose”) really mean? For those unfamiliar, Popi is not a person—Popi was a steamship! Originally built as a private yacht in 1880, it was registered as a steamboat in 1920. In November 1934, the Popi sank just 700 meters fro...

A tribute to the great Spanish poet and fighter. Federico Garcia Lorca fills our lives with the vibrant flowers of his poetry and his struggle against fascism. It was those who could not bear his presence, his verses, his thunderous words drawn from the depths of the soul… who led him before the firing s...

Just a few days ago, Antonis Angelidis released his new song “Με κυνηγάει ο χρόνος"—now presented for the first time on ERT. The seasoned singer-songwriter joins the radio show “Time in Greece” and its host, his namesake Nikolas Angelidis, for a heartfelt conversation. Together, they explore his work, t...

For 27 years, he has been writing articles, publishing poetry collections, sharing his thoughts, and sending powerful messages to a society weathering difficult times. He is poet and author Herodotos Chrysanthou—known to many by his nickname: Pankypriotatos.“They thought at first it was something ecc...

A unique musical tribute to the cities of Thessaly — a journey through dreamlike, magical sounds that take us to Larissa, Karditsa, Trikala, and Farsala. Leading the way is Vassilis Tsitsanis, “the Vlachos,” accompanied by voices and pens that shaped Greek music and memory: Lizeta Nikolaou, Stell...

Kostas Spanos, researcher and author, has been carrying out a remarkable body of work for 57 years. Since 1968, he has been documenting the history of Thessaly through studies and published books. He has authored over 500 scholarly articles, participated in 160 conferences and symposiums, and, since 1980, has published 87 volumes of the Thessalian Chronicle. It is both a joy and an honor to welcome him to the program “Time in Greece”, alongside longtime friend of the show and fellow historian Giorgos Gousias. Together, we uncover stories, ask questions, and learn more about his lifelong contribution — a true ... Read more

The remarkable story of P.A.O. Kalogreza — a football club that rose from the refugee neighborhoods of Nea Ionia to reach Greece’s second division — is brought to life through the powerful research of journalist Kostas Chalemos. Chalemos, author of the book "P.A.O. Kalogreza – The Street Kids: T...

Let’s explore the story behind “The News of Kyrgia”, the local newspaper of the village Kyrgia, in the region of Drama. For 35 years, it has been published against the grain of modern trends — a quiet act of resilience in a rapidly changing world. From the rural heart of Drama, the paper reaches...

Ladies and gentlemen, we proudly present the Greek wheelchair basketball champion: Atlas AMEA Kato Patision. The team clinched the national title—living up to its name—highlighting the significant work they've been doing since their founding in 2013. Nikolas Angelidis and his program "Time in Gre...

Greetings from the eyes that hear and the ears that see… Welcome to the eccentric radio show "Listen and See, Look and Hear" with Nikolas Angelidis and Grigoris Nanis, broadcasting on Voice of Greece. As every Tuesday, today’s episode is packed with fascinating stories. You’ll hear about: The world...