Dr. Despina Afentouli

Dr. Despina Afentouli is the producer and host of Nostos, a 30-minute radio program on Cosmos FM NY, airing every third Saturday of the month at 12:30 p.m. ET. The program highlights prominent Greeks from around the world, exploring their achievements, personal journeys, and contributions to society, while celebrating the values and enduring heritage of Greek culture. In addition to Nostos, she produces reportages, interviews, and special tributes for the station.

A journalist, sociologist, and researcher, Dr. Afentouli brings extensive experience across international media, academia, and cultural initiatives. She has collaborated with leading media organizations and has conducted research and taught at universities in Greece, Cyprus, the United Kingdom, and the United States. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Panteion University of Athens, where her research examined the British press and Greek-Turkish relations from 1955 to 1965 and was subsequently published as a monograph. She also holds an M.A. in International Journalism from City University of London, where she produced a radio documentary on the Annan Plan for Cyprus, and a B.A. in International and European Studies and German (Translation and Interpreting) from the University of Salford. Her undergraduate studies included a year at Johannes Gutenberg University in Germany, where she researched the Battle of Crete (1941). Beyond broadcasting and academia, Dr. Afentouli is a speaker and organizer of educational and cultural initiatives. Her research interests include the representation of contemporary refugee and immigration issues in Greece in the American press.