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Explaining Greece

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Explaining Greece

Κοινωνία & Πολιτισμός Πολιτική Σχολιασμός Ειδήσεων

Explaining Greece by To Vima unpacks the complexities of modern Greece, one story at a time. Each week, journalists and experts shed light on the country’s most pressing issues, offering deep insight and fresh perspectives. Hosted by Moira Lavelle.

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Greek Music and Diaspora: The Soundscape of Displacement and Identity

Music has always been deeply intertwined with human migration, displacement, and identity. Across history, communities forced to leave their homelands have carried their musical traditions with them, allowing these sounds to evolve and merge with new cultural influences. In our latest episode of Explaining Greece, we explore how Greek music has flourished in times of mass displacement and...

Navigating Security Challenges: Greece in a Changing World

In an era of rapid change and uncertainty, security has become a central concern for nations worldwide. Economic crises, climate change, technological advancements, and shifting geopolitical landscapes are reshaping the way governments approach national and international security. Greece, positioned at the crossroads of Europe, the Balkans, and the Eastern Mediterranean, faces unique challenges...

Bridges and Barriers: The Complex History of Greek-Turkish Relations

This podcast delves into the intricate history of Greek-Turkish relations, tracing their shared past through centuries of conflict, cooperation, and cultural exchange. From the Ottoman era to modern geopolitical tensions, the series explores the ups and downs of this dynamic relationship, shedding light on key moments of diplomacy, war, and reconciliation. Whether it's the deep-rooted...

Greece in the Headlines

Whether it be the economic crisis, the following protests and bailouts, the influx of refugees, or the newly-hot art scene, Greece has spent quite some time in international headlines over the past few decades. But the story as told to an international audience can sometimes miss the nuances of the reality on the ground, can sometimes cling to specific tropes. So how has the story of Greece...

Greece's Paper Parks

Often when non-Greeks think of Greece, they think of sun-drenched beaches and white-washed villages overlooking seaside cliffs. Of islands and pristine blue waters. However, a joint report released by nine different Greek environmental organizations alleges that the Greek government is not protecting its marine areas adequately. Specifically, the report found that only 12 out of 174 marine...

Τhe Tempi train tragedy

Kostas Lakafosis, a renowned mechanical and aeronautical engineer and expert witness for the victims’ families, breaks down the critical mistakes that led to the fatal train accident that claimed 57 lives on February 28, 2023, south of the Tempi Valley in Greece. He also raises questions about the government’s response in the aftermath of the disaster.