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FM marks VE day with a statement on social media
Foreign Minister marked Victory in Europe day with a statement uploaded on social media on Monday.
"78 years since the surrender of Nazi Germany and the Victory of the Allies in Europe Day. Greece contributed to this victory, with the sacrifices and struggle of its people, fulfilling her debt to humanity," he said.
Dendias marks anniversary of Nazi Germany’s surrender
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias on Monday marked the anniversary of the surrender of Nazi Germany in World War Two, highlighting Greece's contribution to the Allied victory.
"78 years have passed since the surrender of Nazi Germany and Victory in Europe Day. Greece contributed to it with the sacrifices and struggle of its people, fulfilling its debt to humanity," he tweeted.
Greens and Yellows set up league final of sorts
Panathinaikos and AEK will face off this Sunday in what looks like a league final, albeit with another three games left to play, following their easy victories in the sixth round of the Super League playoffs on Wednesday.
Germany’s blind soccer team train in Thessaloniki
In a photo made available Saturday, Germany's blind men's soccer team trains in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, in preparation for the world championship in blind soccer, taking place in August in the UK, as part of the 2023 IBSA World Games. The team was invited to Greece by the German consul general. [AMNA]
Željko Obradović: I'm staying in Partizan!
The interview with Obradovi was arranged by the well-known Greek journalist Vasiliki Karamouza, after the match against Panathinaikos in the last round of the regular Euroleague competition.
Greek Home Repossessions Skyrocket as Foreign Funds Snap up Debt
Loan holders in Greece face an uphill fight against a rising number of home-auctions spurred by profit-seeking international funds.
Player accused of rape released
Volos FC goalkeeper Boris Klaiman, accused of raping a minor, has been released on €20,000 bail. The soccer player was arrested at dawn on Tuesday in Kolonaki after he was accused of raping a teenager from Belgium who was in Greece on a school trip.
Player charged with sex abuse
A well-known foreign soccer player on a Greek Super League team has been indicted by an Athens prosecutor on felony charges over his alleged sexual molestation of an 18-year-old woman from Belgium.
Greek Super League player facing rape charges
A football player contracted to a Greek Super League side is facing charges of rape, sexually assaulting a minor and possession of illegal narcotics after his arrest in the early hours of Tuesday morning in a central Athens bar.
Hooligans involved in attack against soccer fans to face prosecutor
The four men who were arrested in Ioannina in northwestern Greece last Friday, after security camera footage showed them beating four fans of a local soccer team will appear before a prosecutor on Tuesday on charges of attempted manslaughter.
Soccer fans vandalize buses in Thessaloniki
Suspected supporters of PAOK soccer club vandalized four public buses on Sunday evening in Thessaloniki, northern Greece.
The incident occurred on Line 14, which was transporting fans to the Toumba Stadium for the match against AEK Athens.
Police are currently investigating to identify the perpetrators responsible for the damage.
‘I had to find the strength to carry on’
The world of sports has often provided us with beautiful fairytale-like biographical accounts. And some of these incredible journeys started in Greece, as though following in the footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen, who traveled to the country in 1841 and wrote about the impressions its colors and landscapes had made on him.
Vesic: Serbia, Hungary to propose high-speed rail line extension
BUDAPEST - Serbian Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Goran Vesic said on Tuesday in Budapest Serbia and Hungary would invite Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Albania, Greece and Turkey to join the construction of a regional high-speed rail line that would first connect Budapest and Belgrade and then also Nis and Presevo, in the south of central Serbia.
Brnabic welcomes Sakellaropoulou in Belgrade
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Ana Brnabic welcomed Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou at Belgrade's Nikola Tesla Airport on Monday.
Sakellaropoulou will be on an official visit to Serbia until March 29.
She will meet with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Tuesday.
The meeting will be followed by a plenary meeting of Serbian and Greek delegations.
Positive start for Greece against Gibraltar
Greece started off in the Euro 2024 qualifiers with victory in its easiest road game on Friday, beating Gibraltar 3-0 in Portugal.