Author Thanasis Karagiannis, who holds a doctorate in Education, joins Nikolas Angelidis on “Time in Greece” to discuss his latest work, “Theater Criticism for Little Ones” (Κριτική Θεάτρου για νήπια, παιδιά και εφήβους).
For nearly half a century, Karagiannis has championed literature and culture. A rese...
As we do every Friday, we leaf through a newspaper from the past. Today, we travel back to 1965 with the Saturday, 9 October edition of “Apogevmatini.” Among the stories we read:
New military leadership under Lieutenant General Tsolakas—is the groundwork being laid for a coup?
Soviet Foreign Minis...
A remarkable man from beautiful Morfi, a mountain village in the municipality of Voio, Kozani, in Western Macedonia. Michalis Daniil arrived in the United States in 1956 with his lifelong partner, Eleni, in search of a better life. Through his music and orchestra, he left an enduring mark on New York...
“Time in Greece” has researched and compiled the biggest wins in the history of the Greek football championship. From Olympiacos’s 11–0 victory over Fostiras in 1974 to Ethnikos’s ten goals against Atromitos in 1981. From Proodeftiki’s nine goals against Olympiacos Nicosia in 1970 to Panathinaikos’s 9–1 win over ...
We leaf through the sports pages of “Ta Nea” from Saturday, 2 October 1971, and read that…
The league takes on fresh interest.
AEK offers a bonus of 20,000 drachmas for the major victory over Inter.
Olympiacos returns from freezing Moscow after its triumph over Dynamo.
The junta’s Secreta...
We leaf through the September 25, 1980 edition of Eleftherotypia, published on a Thursday 46 years ago, and read that:
Heavy bombing threatens the Persian Gulf. In Greece, there is growing concern about the price and supply of oil. Sound familiar?
The Red Cross Hospital has run out of first-aid...
On March 8, 1924, a series of explosions at the Castle Gate mines in Utah killed 171 coal miners. Among them were 49 Greeks, 48 of whom were from Crete. They had gone underground in pursuit of the American dream.
It was one of the greatest tragedies in the history of labor in the United States. After...
We open the sports newspaper Omada, dated Tuesday, 18 September 1962, and read that…
Jenő Csaknády believes Mimis Papaioannou could become as great as Pelé!
Rhodes has what it takes to build a strong team
Final friendlies before the start of the championship: AEK thrash Eleftheroupoli 7–0,...
This year’s Turkish football championship kicked off with four teams bearing the double-headed eagle on their crests. As remarkable as it may sound, it is entirely true, with roots stretching deep into history.
The four teams featuring the double-headed eagle that are competing in Turkey’s Süper Lig ...
A unique journey from Smyrna to the Piraeus of bygone days and present-day Greece, exploring the history, vitality, and enduring appeal of rebetiko.
Through songs, storytelling, and poetic references, Nikos Graigos, Natalia Dragoumi, and Sotiria Angelou come together on stage. “In the Beginning, T...
We turn to the newspapers of another era and look back at the news published on this day, Tuesday, 11 September 1973. The newspaper Apogevmatini reports:
Greek ship sinks in the English Channel
Military junta prepares new maneuvers to remain in power
Andreas Papandreou free to return to Greece
Mentally...
Today, we embark on a magical journey to Anafi, where we meet Mayor Iakovos Roussos, the longest-serving mayor in Greece. He has led the island’s municipal administration since 1998.
Today is an important day for this beautiful Cycladic island, as it celebrates the feast of Panagia Kalamiotissa. C...
Every Friday, we leaf through old newspapers together in the “Back in the day” segment of “Time in Greece.” Today, we turn to the sports newspaper OMADA, dated Tuesday, 28 August 1962, and read about:
AEK’s punishment of Kostas Nestoridis
Vangelis Panakis, who is preparing to conquer the world...
Do you know where some of the best-known proverbs come from and what they mean? Or do you simply use them out of habit?
Nikolas Angelidis and “Time in Greece” delve into history to explore the origins and meanings of familiar proverbs. Some of the stories behind them will quite literally leave you...
Do you know where some of the best-known proverbs come from and what they mean? Or do you simply use them out of habit?
Nikolas Angelidis and “Time in Greece” delve into history to explore the origins and meanings of familiar proverbs. Some of the stories behind them will quite literally leave you...
Do you know where some of the best-known proverbs come from and what they mean? Or do you simply use them out of habit?
Nikolas Angelidis and “Time in Greece” delve into history to explore the origins and meanings of familiar proverbs. Some of the stories behind them will quite literally leave you...
We leaf through the newspapers of the era and travel back to Alexandria, Egypt. Today, we read the weekly newspaper Egypt, dated Saturday, 14 August 1971, and learn about:
Jordan’s attack on Syria
The Turkish side’s accusations against Makarios
U.S. senators calling for aid to Israel
The fat...
We take a journey through the music of Christakis and learn his story... Christos Syrpos was born in Constantinople and grew up in Drama. He worked as a plumber, but he had a voice that could sing like a bird, and with the help of the legendary Kostas Kaplanis, he became a singer.
His great hits......
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