Time In Greece

“Back Then” takes us on a journey through time, every Friday within the program “Time in Greece.” Today, we leaf through the pages of the sports newspaper “Filathlos” dated Monday, 31 October 1988 — exactly 37 years ago! And here’s what we find… – Koskotas makes headlines, sweeping everything...

Dick Fosbury rewrote history — or rather, he wrote it his own way.A towering figure in the world of athletics, the American high jumper transformed the entire structure of his sport through sheer originality. It was back in 1964 when he entered a competition and jumped with his back to the bar! S...

A bomb exploded at the very foundations of the capitalist system on this day, 29 October 1929. The total collapse of the American financial system plunged the entire planet into an economic nightmare, with the working and productive classes enduring the harshest conditions. The Great Crash of 1929,...

It’s the regular Friday segment of the program “Time in Greece” — “Back Then…” — and today we turn the calendar pages back to Friday, 24 October 1975. We open together the newspaper Apogevmatini and read what was making headlines that day: – Dozens of women employees fainting at the OTE offices —...

A Maniot with roots in Constantinople, Alexandros Koumoundouros stands as one of the most important figures of stability in the reconstruction of the modern Greek state. He served as Prime Minister ten times (!) — a record that still stands today. His family’s story, his personal journey, the pol...

Let’s travel back to Old Athens to meet its troubadour...Giorgos Loukas was one of the leading performers of the songs of Old Athens, a true troubadour, with an impressive discography and a notable presence in Greek cinema. Today, we present lesser-known aspects of his life and the rare artistic l...

Τoday we learn about a sport that is chasing official recognition… as an Olympic discipline. It’s Pickleball and there’s strong Greek participation! In Greece it’s not yet well known, but a dynamic group of Greeks from Canada have set out to change that: to bring the sport to Greece and form a nation...

We travel 38 years back… Sitting comfortably on a straw café chair, we read the morning paper. The Saturday edition of "Ta Nea", dated October 17, 1987, is our companion today as part of the "Back Then" segment of the program Time in Greece. Here’s what we learn: The rivalry between “The Empero...

The story itself is truly moving... Many Greeks loved and fought for Argentina. The program “Time In Greece” and Nikolas Angelidis reveal details about the actions of Greeks in Argentina, where they are considered heroes and are praised in Argentinian history books. The Greek presence in Argentina ext...

Charlie Chaplin. Α story like no other. The pioneering comedian is the most iconic figure of the silent film era. He acted in and directed films with strong social messages and deep human insight. Behind the laughter he inspired lay pain, injustice, and inequality. He came under fire for his political ...

“Time in Greece” and Nikolas Angelidis turn back the clock to 1930, revisiting the press of that time to meet Miss Europe herself: the Mani-born Aliki Diplarakou, who made all of Europe marvel at her beauty and style, filling Greeks everywhere with pride as they welcomed her home like a heroine.

The date: Friday, 10 October 1924. The historic newspaper of the Greek community in New York, “Atlantis,” headlines political developments ahead of the elections, taking a clearly anti-Venizelist stance. Refugees - who would go on to play a decisive role in Greece’s history - also feature prominently in it...

Eighty-five years have passed since the birth of the legendary John Lennon, one of the greatest musicians in history. His influence remains immense - not only through his groundbreaking discography, concert tours, and public appearances around the world, but above all through his anti-war activism...

Fokionos Negri… stories from the 1950s and beyond. Unique, remarkable, and ahead of their time. Today, we stroll along this iconic Athenian avenue and uncover the story of the man who gave it his name - Fokion Negris. Born in Constantinople, Negris was a mining engineer and geologist who became t...

“Time in Greece” and Nikolas Angelidis present a special tribute to the “Queen of Fado,” Amália Rodrigues.

Together, we open the newspapers of the time and turn the calendar back to 1948…Before us lies the sports daily Athlitismos tis Ellados and as we flip through its pages, we learn about: Panathinaikos’ triumph over Atromitos with a 6–0 score The Greek Cup matches of the season The clash betwe...

Rebetiko singer Katerina Tsiridou, a true representative of the genre and of the old laïko song, together with Dr. Giannis Tsiantis, cardiologist and rebetiko researcher, were guests on “Time in Greece", where they spoke about the goals and challenges of the 2nd Rebetiko Festival, which opens its do...

On this day, 142 years ago, the first daily newspaper was published. Its name: “Η Εφημερίς” (The Newspaper). Publisher: Dimitrios Koromilas, carrying a weighty journalistic legacy. Together we leaf through its earliest issues, uncover the story behind its creation, and explore the historical context and ...