Popular radio host Grigoris Arnautoglou sparked discussion with his sharp remarks about journalist Maria Antoná’s appearance during her weekend trip to Tinos with Giorgos Liagas. Antoná posted Instagram photos of herself posing on the steps of Panagia of Tinos, a significant religious site, wearing short shorts—a choice that drew widespread criticism online. Facing backlash, she disabled comments on the post.
Speaking on his Sfera Radio 102.2 show, Arnautoglou addressed the controversy. “Liagas probably took the photo,” he quipped, before adding, “It’s nice to respect the place you’re visiting. I always take off my cap in a church—it’s the best thing you can do. Certainly, it’s better for ladies to be dressed more decently.” He emphasized that while attire matters, the issue runs deeper: “We’ve seen people in turtlenecks, suits, and robes. Go pose at a club instead. You’ve overdone it with photos—bathroom to church, it’s all the same.”
His co-host, Panagiotis Tzortzatos, echoed the sentiment, noting, “She wouldn’t be able to worship dressed like that. Posting church photos to advertise faith bothers me.” The exchange, later featured on Super Katerina, has reignited debates about decorum at sacred sites.