''Zougla'' is a

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presented by the

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. Subjects include news, revelations, and political scandals. It aired on

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, then on Star Channel, then

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, then Alpha TV again, and then after controversy over the content of an episode back to Alter Channel. Triantafyllopoulos discussed government corruption but did not show evidence that he claims he has proving the allegations he has made, prompting government regulators to fine Alpha TV and him personally. After a discussion with station owner

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, Triantafyllopoulos quit. It was later announced that his shows would be returning to the airwaves this time on

. The name ''Zougla'' means "jungle" in

. The show always features jungle-like scenery with a jeep, plants and huts, and has been always broadcast at the evening of each Thursday. During his first years of presenting, Triantafyllopoulos presented the show with his pet

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, Fidel, who died during a fire at the set.

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