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Γιατί ανεβαίνουμε στα βουνά; Για να κατακτήσουμε; Για να ξεφύγουμε; Ή για να ακούσουμε κάτι μεγαλύτερο από εμάς; Την Κυριακή 4 Mαΐου, η αγγλόφωνη εκπομπή της Φωνής της Ελλάδας "Infinitely Curious" ανεβαίνει στις πιο ψηλές κορυφές του κόσμου. Από το Έβερεστ στο Κ2, από τη νίκη στην απώλεια, αναζητούμ...

Γιατί θυσιάζουμε πράγματα—την άνεση, τα αποκτήματά μας, ακόμα και τη ζωή μας—στο όνομα της αγάπης, της πίστης ή της ελπίδας; Είναι η θυσία μια ιερή πράξη ή ένας τρόπος να κατανοήσουμε τον φόβο και το χάος; Χρειαζόμαστε άραγε τον πόνο για να συγχωρήσουμε, να εξελιχθούμε, να ξαναγεννηθούμε;  Στο ε...

“If you’re always trying to be normal, you’ll never know how amazing you can be.”– Maya Angelou How can we learn to reinvent ourselves? What holds us back from starting over? And what does it really take to change our lives?Reinvention isn’t about becoming someone else—it’s about becoming more of who you already are. So tune in to the next episode of “Infinitely Curious”, the English language program of Voice of Greece with Katerina Batzaki, this Sunday, 13 April at 11:00 Athens time, to dive into the stories, struggles, and small wins that make transformation possible—with voices that remind us ... Read more

Marine sanctuaries aren’t just a vision—they’re a rescue mission for dolphins and whales and other sea mammals. But when political inaction and bureaucratic delays stall their creation, what happens to the animals waiting for a safe haven? On the next episode of #InfinitelyCurious, we uncover the urgent fight to protect marine life with: 🔹 Anastasia Miliou (Archipelagos Institute) – on Greece’s stalled marine sanctuaries. 🔹 Dr. Jan Schmidt-Burbach (World Animal Protection) – on global efforts to secure real sanctuaries. 👉 Why is the Aegean Marine Life Sanctuary still in limbo? 👉 What must be done to turn promises into action? 🐳 The ocean is not ... Read more

What makes the piano the most expressive, soul-stirring instrument of all time? How does it shape our emotions, sharpen our minds, and touch something deep within us?This week on Infinitely Curious, the English-laguage program of ERT and Voice of Greece, Katerina Batzaki welcomes the brilliant pianist...

Is hope a radical act? Can stories change the world?This Sunday 16 March, 2025, at 11:00 am (Athens time) tune in to "Infinitely Curious", the English-language show of ERT and Voice of Greece, where Katerina Batzaki explores hopepunk—a literary and narrative movement that turns optimism into resistance. Joining t...

Two years after the devastating Tempi train disaster, Greece is still searching for justice. Why do political failures rarely lead to accountability? How does the cycle of impunity shape our collective psychology? Can grief turn into action? This Sunday, 09 March 2025, at 11:00 am (Athens time) tune...

Tune in this Sunday 02 March 2025 at 11:00 am to "Infinitely Curious", the English-language program of ERT and Voice of Greece with Katerina Batzaki, to explore how political influence affects the freedom of speech in the media, and how communication can either unite or divide the masses. Can media...

Aikido isn’t just about technique. It’s about balance, awareness, and using energy wisely. It teaches us that force isn’t always the answer-sometimes, the best way forward is to move with the challenge rather than against it. Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido, once said: "Aikido is not a tec...

We love Greece for its stunning landscapes, breathtaking coasts, and rich biodiversity. But here’s the hard truth: our wildlife is struggling. We’re seeing extreme weather like never before-heatwaves turning forests into tinderboxes, floods washing away ecosystems, and seasons that no longer fol...

What is it about psychoanalysis—and Lacan in particular—that still captivates us today?Jacques Lacan no doubt remains one of the most polarizing figures in psychoanalysis. His work, often described as a radical reinterpretation of Freud, dives deeply into language, the unconscious, and human desire.But whi...

Tune in this Sunday 22 December at 11:00 am to the Infinitely Curious program of ERT and Voice of Greece with Katerina Batzaki and hear renowned neuroscientist Andrew Huberman sharing his thoughts on how science and faith can coexist, reflecting on the awe-inspiring complexity of biology and the human...

On Sunday 01 December 2024 at 11:00 am (Athens time) tune in to "Infinitely Curious", the English-language program of of ERT and Voice of Greece with Katerina Batzaki, and explore the human brain by learning how to shift the way we think through the power of neuroplasticity.Listen to scientist Don Vaughn...