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Derby stalemate has PAOK go alone on top
None of the three major teams of Athens scored over the weekend in the Super League, leaving the Derby of Eternal Rivals goalless and AEK defeated at Agrinio. That has allowed the Thessaloniki giants to rise to the top level of the table, with PAOK alone on top and Aris joint second.
Eight Romanian soccer fans jailed by Serres court
Eight Romanian soccer fans arrested just after they crossed the border into Greece have been sentenced to 30 days' imprisonment by a court in Serres under fan violence laws.
The period of jail time is mandatory under the new laws and cannot be appealed. The jailed Steaua Bucharest fans can, however, the remainder of their 18-month sentence.
Win for Reds over Braga, disappointment for PAOK and Panathinaikos
Greece's teams had mixed fortunes in Europe on Thursday, with OIympiakos scoring its first win and PAOK suffering another loss, while Panathinaikos had a draw on the road.
In the Europa League Olympiakos defeated Portugal's Braga 3-0 in Piraeus, with three goals within less than 15 minutes.
Greek police arrest eight Romanian soccer fans ahead of Europa League match
Greek authorities arrested eight Romanian soccer fans under fan violence laws on Thursday, after a knife and a retractable baton were found in the van they were traveling in ahead of a Europa League match.
Taylor Swift Night | Athens | September 27
Although Taylor Swift has yet to perform in Greece, Greek Swifties are organizing the next best thing: a tribute night at Death Disco (16 Ogigou ). The event will feature over 200 of her songs, offering fans a chance to celebrate the POP megastar's music together. Tickets are available for 12 euros at more.com.
The unbearable weight of high expectations
The summer transfer window in Greece's Super League this year was almost reminiscent of the era of seemingly boundless (albeit fragile, as it turned out) economic prosperity, with soccer clubs collectively spending some 50 million euros on new signings.
Serbia beats Greece 3-1 in Davis Cup tie
BELGRADE - The Serbia Davis Cup team defeated Greece 3-1 in Belgrade at the weekend to stay in the Davis Cup World Group.
On Saturday, Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic defeated Aristotelis Thanos 6-3, 6-3 and Novak Djokovic beat Ioannis Xilas 6-0, 6-1.
Meriç river hosts Balkan Rowing Championship
Edirne has welcomed scores of rowers in the 2024 Balkan Rowing Championship, which took place between Sept. 14 and 15 on the course built on the Meriç River.
Following the European U23 Rowing Championship last week, this competition marks the second time this year that the Meriç River has hosted an international rowing event.
Arms race between Panathinaikos and Olympiacos in basketball – Major investments and a Galacticos era with a glass court at OAKA
In the summer of 2023, when Panathinaikos decided to change course and completely revamp their basketball department, great expectations were set, although few believed that the “Greens” would reach the pinnacle of European and Greek basketball in their first year.
Djokovic: It is important to represent Serbia in best possible way
BELGRADE - We have the strongest possible team, and it is important for the young players to feel the cult of the national team, the togetherness, the enormous love and the desire to represent Serbia in the best possible way on the international scene, Serbia's top-ranked male tennis player Novak Djokovic said ahead of this weekend's Davis Cup clash with Greece, who will be without their star p
Imposing Greece defeats Ireland in Dublin
Greece had an imposing performance in Dublin on Tuesday and saw off host Ireland 2-0 for Day 2 of the UEFA Nations League, both goals coming in the second half.
Lukas Hradecky: This Is the Most Talented Greek National Team I Have Faced—Xabi Alonso Brought a Winning Mentality to Bayer Leverkusen
Lukas Hradecky, the Finnish international goalkeeper, recently shared his thoughts with protothema.gr about his experiences facing the Greek national team and the impressive performance of Bayer Leverkusen.
Greece’s Paralympians return home to jubilant welcome
With 13 medals to show for their efforts, Greece's Paralympians have returned home to a jubilant welcome at Athens International Airport.
Greece secured 13 medals at the Paris Paralympics, including three golds
Greece completed a very successful Paralympics in Paris, with 13 medals - including three golds - from the 37 representatives of the country.
The total tally of the Greek mission to this Paralympics was three gold, three silver and seven bronze medals.
Swimmer Alexandra Stamatopoulou wins Paralympic gold on her 38th birthday
Alexandra Stamatopoulou of Greece celebrates on the podium after winning the Paralympic gold medal in the women's 50m backstroke S4 category at the Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre on Saturday. It was her first gold medal, achieved on her 38th birthday. Gina Boettcher of Germany took silver, while Brazil's Lidia Cruz earned bronze.