Why do we climb mountains? To conquer? To escape? To listen—to something greater than ourselves?This episode of the English-language show “Infinitely Curious” with Katerina Batzaki takes you to the thin air and thick silences of Earth’s highest peaks. From Everest to K2, from triumph to tragedy, we explore the raw human drive to ascend—and what it costs to touch the sky. You’ll hear: — The final voice of legendary Greek climber Antonis Sykaris, recorded atop Dhaulagiri — A heart-rending tribute from his wife, Popi Poulopoulou— Why Everest is more dangerous than ever— The untold lives of Sherpas, including one who carried a book of poetry to the summit— And reflections from ... Read more
Why do we give things up—possessions, comfort, even our lives—in the name of love, faith, or hope? Is sacrifice a sacred act—or a way to make sense of fear and chaos? Do we need suffering to forgive, to grow, to be reborn?
On the next episode of the English-language show #InfinitelyCurious with ...
How Can We Learn to Reinvent Ourselves? 🔄
Reinvention isn’t about becoming someone else—it’s about becoming more of who you already are.
We dive into the stories, struggles, and small wins that make transformation possible—with voices that remind us it’s never too late to begin again.
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“If you’re always trying to be normal, you’ll never know how amazing you can be.”
– Maya Angelou
🐬 Marine Sanctuaries: A Lifeline for Sea Mammals 🌊
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 have...
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? Why is the Aegean Marine Life Sanctuary still in limbo? What ...
Voice of Greece presented the program "One Greece, One World Together" with Katerina Batzaki.The one-hour show featured three distinct topics that resonate with society and the world:
The refugee crisis and the integration of refugees into Greek society
The protection of stray animals and the...
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?
On this episode of “Infinitely Curious”, the English-language sho...
From Mourning to Action: The Tempi Tragedy, Political Impunity & the Helpless Citizen Syndrome | 09 Mar. 2025, 11:00Two 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...
This episode of “Infinitely Curious”, the English-language program of ERT and Voice of Greece with Katerina Batzaki, explores how political influence affects the freedom of speech in the media, and how communication can either unite or divide the masses. Can media truly shape public opinion? How can it r...
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...
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 techn...
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 follow the...
Ancient Greek music isn’t lost- it’s been rediscovered, hiding in ancient texts and mathematical codes.The Greeks didn’t just listen to music-they believed it could heal, educate, and even shape society. And thanks to modern research, we can now hear the echoes of a world more than 2,000 years old.O...
Tyto alba, “the barn owl”, soar silently through the night, their ghostly white feathers glowing in the moonlight. Majestic nocturnal hunters or ghostly omens of doom? The barn owl is one of nature’s most efficient pest controllers-is not just saving crops but also bridging political divides. What ...
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