Moira Lavelle

  • Athens’ Housing Crisis and History

    To Vima– 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.

  • Inside the Ancient Agora

    To Vima– This episode of “Explaining Greece” digs into the foundations—literally—of the ancient Greek democracy.

  • The Season for ‘Sezon’

    To Vima– As Greece’s summer ‘sezon’ kicks off, young workers flock to the islands for seasonal jobs, navigating a landscape shadowed by exploitation and rising demand

  • Greece’s Ministerial Immunity Law

    To Vima– Greece’s broad ministerial immunity has become a target of frustration as public outrage grows over accountability in politics and responsibility for the Tempi train crash.

  • The Complex History of Greek-Turkish Relations

    To Vima– 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.