Athens club

Though governed by strict rules reminiscent of past eras, these clubs have adapted to modern realities and… reign supreme. We are, of course, talking about private clubs that originated in 17th-century London as small havens for the wealthy and powerful. Initially exclusive to upper-class men, these clubs offered spaces for exchanging views, entertainment, and networking.

SOCCER: Panathinaikos is refuting press reports on Monday and Tuesday about an approach by the Pan Asia Investments fund and Thai entrepreneur Pairoj Piempongsant, who are said to have offered Panathinaikos owner Yiannis Alafouzos more than 40 million euros for his controlling stake in the Athens club.

Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt stressed once more the importance of Greek-American strategic partnership and U.S. interest in investing in Greece.

U.S. interest in investing in Greece is growing fast and major American companies are ready to move in strategic sectors of Greek economy.

BASKETBALL: Greece triumphed over favorite Russia 62-58 in the women's Eurobasket on Tuesday and has qualified to the quarterfinals, where it will face Turkey on Thursday. This was the first time ever Greece has beaten Russia in a competitive encounter.