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On the borderline of craziness
Whistling while the national anthem of a rival team was being played and whistling and chanting slogans during a moment of silence for the innocent victims who lost their lives in the Paris massacre - these shameful acts took place just the other night in Istanbul.
Erdo?an chides Turkish fans for disrespecting Greece's national anthem
President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has voiced his disapproval at the behavior of some sections of the Turkish support during a Nov. 17 football friendly against Greece in Istanbul, criticizing them for jeering the visitors' national anthem.
Turkish fans boo moment of silence for victims of Paris attacks
Turkish supporters attending an international football friendly against Greece on Nov. 17 refused to participate in a minute of silence following the recent jihadist attacks on France, choosing instead to boo the commemoration.
Greek and Turkish PMs watch friendly match between their countries: Greece vs. Turkey, 0-0
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is in Turkey for meetings with his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu, just days after the multiple Paris attacks that left more than 129 people dead. On Tuesday night they watched the Greece vs. Turkey friendly game at the Başakşehir’s Fatih Terim Stadium in Istanbul. The game kicked off at 8.15 p.m.
Boxer Manny Pacquaio has a blast in Athens ahead of his next showdown (pics)
Boxer Manny Pacquaio continued to relax in Greece as the world waits to find out who his next opponent will be. He posed in front of Mount Lycabettus and took a selfie in front of the Parthenon.
His arrival did not go unnoticed as he was mobbed by fans at the Athens International Airport.
Here come the champs again! Greek HS robotics is being taken to a higher level
The economic crisis may have limited funds, but Greek students are pursuing robotics on a shoestring budget and leaping over financial shortfalls using innovation and sheer ingenuity. Three senior high school students from Xanthi, northern Greece, snagged the silver medal at the 12th Annual World Robot Olympiad that took place at the iconic Al Shaqab Indoor Arena in Doha, Qatar.
Watch Live: 33rd Athens Marathon Race kicks off with pandemonium! (results + pics)
A record-breaking number of 43,000 runners from 100 countries headed to the city center from early on Sunday to take part in the 33rd Athens Marathon and shorter races – 35% greater than last year’s participation. Meteorological reports showed 15-degree temperatures for the morning and 20 degrees at noon.
Support for Euro Rises in EU-19
Support for the euro has increased among citizens of the euro area in 2015, reaching an all-time high, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey of the European Commission.
An overall 61% of respondents have confirmed that they see the European single currency as good for their own country, compared to 57% last year, the Commission said on its website.
Greek poker player puts Greece on the map
Greek George Sotiropoulos ran away as the winner of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Europe, taking home the golden bracelet. He is the third golden bracelet winner from Greece within a week. The trio of wins is impressive for Greece, one of the smaller poker nations that broke records at the WSOP this year.
Greek Olympics Committee: Don’t use the velodrome to house refugees!
Greece’s national Olympic committee issued a statement on Wednesday criticising reported plans to use sporting venues to temporarily shelter thousands of refugees. The committee said that all sporting venues are “absolutely necessary” to help Greek athletes prepare for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Serbian, Croatian Hooligans Clash in Athens
Football hooligans from Greece, Serbia and Croatia have wrought havoc in Athens ahead of Wednesday's UEFA match.
With the UEFA Champions League match between Olympiakos, Greece, and Dinamo, Croatia, scheduled for Wednesday, militant football fans have already started conflicts.
Galatasaray eyes victory in journey to Lisbon's Benfica
Galatasaray is hoping to repeat its success in Portugal seven years ago by beating Benfica in a Champions League Group C match to keep its chances of advancing to the knock-out stage, while group leader Atletico Madrid will look to build on its 4-0 demolition of Astana last time outA first European win in nearly two years has revived Galatasaray's Champions League Group C challenge and ensures
The best oralist in the world is Greek
The Law School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens won the second place in the world at the Manfred LachsSpace Law Moot Court Competition representing Greece and European as European champion at the world finals which took place in Jerusalem, 13-15 October.
Eleven companies interested in Vinca landfill
Bids for the Vinca landfill PPP project have been revealed and we have a total of 11 registered bidders, the City Administration has said in a release.
Opened on Thursday, one bid came from Serbia, three from France, two from Italy and one each from Greece and Spain, Russia and Germany.
Turkey claims Euro 2016 spot as best third-placed team
Turkey snatched automatic qualification for Euro 2016 as the best third-placed team with a last-gasp goal to secure a 1-0 win at home to Iceland thanks to Selçuk ?nan's freekick on Oct. 13.