From ancient philosophers and open-air cinema to protest marches and street dogs, this episode ponders on the penchant for protesting, and also how much of Athenian life happens outside.
Legendary Guardian correspondent Helena Smith on the many demonstrations and celebrations that have occurred – throughout the centuries – in Syntagma (Constitution) Square.
Photo: Lara Papadimitriou
Foteini Pipi on Athens Pride and changing attitudes towards the LGBTQ community
Photo: Michalis Kamakas
Architect Stavros Marinos unpacks the political & cultural significance of Athens’ Polytechnic & the edgy neighbourhood of Exarchia.
Photo: Lara Papadimitriou
Writer & Journalist Bruce Clark gives the long view back to Socrates and compares Athenian street life then and now.
Anna Gagga talks summer concerts at Technopolis, the former gasworks.
Photo: Lara Papadimitriou
And we hear the confessions of a dedicated graffiti ‘tagger’.