Explaining Greece

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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)

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

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.

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 of the podcast we look at what Trump's tariff policy will mean for Greece.

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.

This episode provides a comprehensive look at the Mediterranean diet’s past, present, and future, shedding light on its cultural significance and ongoing evolution.

The Greek Armed Forces stand at a crossroads, and the decisions made today will shape the country’s security for decades to come

Tune in to our latest episode of Explaining Greece to hear Dr. Alexandra Mourgou’s fascinating insights into the musical geographies of the Greek diaspora and the enduring power of music in times of change.

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.