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German chancellor to hold phone call with Greek PM
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday requested a telephone call with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras ahead of her scheduled visit to Turkey on Thursday, February 2, ANA-MPA reported.
Panathinaikos scrapes through Promitheas challenge in Patra
New boys Promitheas gave a real scare to Panathinaikos on Saturday before the Greens emerged victorious from a tricky clash in Patra for the Basket League, to stay one point behind unbeaten leader Olympiakos one week before hosting the Reds.
State Debt Decreases in EU, Bulgaria in Q3 2016
State debt in the entire European Union and the Euro zone has decreased as a percentage of GDP in the third quarter of 2016, showed Eurostat data.
The level of state debt in Bulgaria also marked a drop, compared to the second quarter, in spite of the fact that debt increased on an annual basis (compared to the third quarter of 2015).
Antetokounmpo to become one of Europe's best basketball exports ever
The sky is the limit for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Greek guard who has swept the NBA and become Greece's best ambassador in the world, acknowledged even by outgoing US president Barack Obama.
Korakaki is voted world's Shooter of the Year
Greek Olympic champion Anna Korakaki is the winner of the Shooter of the Year Award of the International Sport Shooting Federation for 2016.
Sakkari in second round of Australian Open
Maria Sakkari of Greece reacts after winning her women's singles first-round match against Anett Kontaveit of Estonia in straight sets (6-0, 6-4) at the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne Tuesday. In the second round, she will face Alize Cornet of France. [EPA]
Precious wins for all Greeks in Europe
Greek teams swept their opponents with five wins in as many European games this week, as Olympiakos and Panathinaikos boosted their chances for a high finish at the Euroleague group stage.
Greece and Serbia sign military agreement
Greece and Serbia have signed a military collaboration for 2017 regarding joint drills for special forces and peace assistance operations. The agreement was signed in Belgrade between Brigadier Miltiades Gryllakis from Greece and the head of the captain of the Serbian navy, Milan Konjikovac.
More wins for Reds and Greens in Euroleague
Greece's Euroleague representatives started another "double week" in the tournament very well, with Olympiakos beating Red Star Belgrade at home on Tuesday and Panathinaikos triumphing at Armani Milano on Wednesday.
Despite the absences of Giorgos Printezis and Daniel Hackett, Olympiakos strolled to a 73-65 home win for its ninth victory in 13 games in the regular season.
Greece's foreign minister condemns attacks in Ankara, Berlin, Zurich
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias on Tuesday condemned three separate suspected terror attacks in Turkey, Germany and Switzerland, and called for measures to boost stability in the Middle East and North Africa.
Tsipras, Merkel discuss Cyprus, Turkey, refugee agreement over the phone
Greek PM Alexis Tsipras and German Chancellor Angela Merkel held a conversation over the telephone on Thursday, the Greek premier's office said in a statement.
Sofia to Host European Homeless Cup Next Year
Bulgaria's capital Sofia will be the host of the European Homeless Cup's next edition in the spring to come, a year ahead of schedule, organizers say.
Initially, the year announced was 2018, but the Austrian city of Graz insisted the championship should go there to mark the fifteenth anniversary of the first Homeless World Cup, of which it was also the host.
Lescott leaves AEK after less than three months
Former England defender Joleon Lescott left AEK Athens on Thursday just three months into his two-year contract, the Greek Super League club announced.
"AEK announces the completion of its cooperation with player Joleon Lescott and wishes him success in his future career," the club said in a statement.
Serbia to play Turkey, Russia in EuroBasket group stage
ISTANBUL - The Serbia men's national basketball team was on Tuesday drawn to play Turkey, Russia, Latvia, Belgium and Great Britain in Group D of EuroBasket 2017 in Istanbul.
The draw ceremony was held in Istanbul, which will also host the final stage of the competition.
Serbia to play Russia, Turkey in EuroBasket group stage
Basketball team of SerbiaPhoto: FIBA
ISTANBUL - The Serbia men's national basketball team was on Tuesday drawn to play Turkey, Russia, Latvia, Belgium and Great Britain in Group D of EuroBasket 2017 in Istanbul.
The draw ceremony was held in Istanbul, which will also host the final stage of the competition.