November witnessed two major energy-related agreements finalized and signed in Athens, with the first foreseeing the import of American LNG to at least a couple of terminals in Greece for subsequent regasification and transport – by pipelines – to other countries in southeast and eastern Europe, including for the all-important Ukraine market

This episode of Explaining Greece delves into the world of Savvopoulos — or “Nionios,” as his fans lovingly call him. Still, what you’ll hear is only a glimpse; the real Savvopoulos can only be discovered through his songs

Greece will need to at least triple its power production capacity – today at roughly 50 TWh – by 2050 and produce cheaper electricity, according to Purdue professor of nuclear engineering Lefteri Tsoukalas. The noted professor stresses that the future use of nuclear reactors, possibly along the design of small modular ones (SMRs), is “imperative” […]

For hundreds of millions of people from around the world that have visited Greece over the past decades one thing that more-or-less comes to mind when recalling their “food experiences” in the east Mediterranean country is the humble but filling souvlaki – essentially “meat on the stick” that’s often packed and folded into a type of pita […]

What's the Faith's Relationship with the Faithful

In this week’s episode of “Explaining Greece”, we speak with Maria Gavouneli, a professor of International Law at the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, and the director general of the Athens-based Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP), regarding an issue that since 2019 has soured relations between Greece and the fractured and […]

The week, To BHMA International Edition is in conversation with Dimitris Tsekeris, Senior Climate Policy Analyst at Climate Analytics, to discuss climate ambition, global emissions, and the factors pushing electricity costs higher in Greece.

In this episode, we speak with Archimandrite Fr. Porphyrios Frangakis, the venerable Sinai Monastery’s spokesman in Greece, as well as Dr. Ronald Meinardus, a journalist, political analyst and commentator with extensive experience in both Egypt and Greece, where he’s lived and worked for many years. The abrupt emergence of an existential threat to the continued […]

In this episode, we speak with Prof. Spyros Blavoukos, a professor of international and European economic studies at the Athens University of Economics and Business. Prof. Blavoukos is also a senior research fellow at the Athens-based Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP). One focus of the podcast is the recently adopted, by the […]

In this episode, we speak with Beatrice Koumta, an organizer with ANASA Cultural Center for African Art and Cultures about the "Africa Amongst Us" exhibition and how the group uses cultural connection both a bridge and a challenge to entrenched stereotypes

On this episode we talk about Eleonas Flea Market, what it reveals about Athens, and how photographer Antonis Theodoridis went about documenting this unique corner of the city.

In this episode we look into the history of surrogacy and assisted reproduction law in Greece, the prohibitions for same-sex couples, and the country's market for international surrogacy tourism. 

In this episode we explore the history of housing in Athens, and look into how forces like Greece’s protracted economic crisis and short-term rental platforms like Airbnb have impacted the city's social geography.

In this episode of "Explaining Greece", we explore some modern Greek poetry—its ties to folk music, and the complexities of translation.

This episode of "Explaining Greece" digs into the foundations—literally—of the ancient Greek democracy.

In this episode of Explaining Greece, we delve into the evolving security landscape with Dr. Triantafyllos Karatrantos, Senior Research Fellow at ELIAMEP and an expert in International Relations, European Security, and Emerging Threats

Episode four of “Explaining Greece” delves into the intricate history of Greek-Turkish relations, tracing their shared past through centuries of conflict, cooperation, and cultural exchange.

Episode two of “Explaining Greece” travels through two decades of media coverage, exploring how Greece’s story has been told—and what’s been left out.

Episode two of "Explaining Greece" take a look at Greece's marine areas, and why environmental organizations say they're not receiving the protection they need.

Our new podcast features conversations with people in the know and on the ground about what’s happening in Greece and why it’s important—week by week.