Funeral held for fan killed in Athens attack. UEFA President Ceferin to meet Greek PM
A funeral service was held Friday for a Greek soccer fan killed in an attack led by Croatian supporters that has rattled European sporting officials.
Falling | Corinth | To August 29
Inspired by the myth of Icarus, “Falling,” a sculptural sound installation by Coti K. and Dimitris Georgakopoulos at Acrocorinth, delves into the themes of arrogance and downfall.
Callas’ former home to house Academy of Lyrical Art
An open public tender was announced Thursday for the restoration of the building in Athens that will house the Maria Callas Academy of Lyrical Art.
Greece launches a rescue effort for dozens of migrants on yacht off southern coast
A rescue operation is underway to assist dozens of migrants on a sailboat reported in trouble off the southern coast of Greece, authorities said Friday, amid a rise in migration to the Mediterranean country.
New deal in the works with Kyiv
Athens and Kyiv have recently held direct talks in order to negotiate a bilateral agreement that will result in a form of commitment on the side of Greece to give guarantees of security in several sectors, not only defense.
Giannis Antetokounmpo says he’s not physically ready to play in the World Cup
Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play for Greece at the Basketball World Cup that starts later this month, with the Milwaukee Bucks star saying Friday he and his medical advisers decided that he’s simply not ready to compete.
UEFA chief Ceferin to travel to Greece for talks with PM after deadly fan violence
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin will visit Greece next week to meet with the country’s prime minister in the wake of an attack in Athens by Croatian fans that left one man dead.
The mystery of runaway prices
Outrageous discounts are the first “mystery” in the Greek market, with supermarket chains successively advertising 50% off specific products.
Kasidiaris officially submits candidacy for municipal elections
Imprisoned former deputy leader of Golden Dawn, Ilias Kasidiaris, officially submitted his candidacy on Friday to run for the position of Mayor of Athens in the upcoming municipal elections scheduled for October.
Scuffles break out outside Athens court as arrested Croatian soccer fans testify over deadly attack
Clashes broke out in front of court buildings in Athens where scores of arrested Croatian soccer supporters were giving evidence Friday following deadly fan violence this week.