Acropolis Rally

Police have arrested a 29-year-old man suspected of breaking into and burglarizing homes in the up-market northern Athens suburb of Kifisia over the past fortnight or so. 

Police authorities have said they are searching for accomplices. 

Margarita Oikonomopoulou, a former volleyball player who represented several Athens clubs and a prominent figure in sports administration, passed away at the age of 34 after collapsing at a Thai airport, the Greek Volleyball Federation announced on Monday.

The Greek national football team’s debut in the Nations League against Finland, Panathinaikos’ friendly basketball game, and the efforts of Greek athletes in the Paralympic Games in Paris are drawing TV interest today, Saturday.

Here are the detailed broadcasts:

Belgium's Thierry Neuville and and his co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe drive their Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid on the Dafni stage during the EKO Acropolis Rally Greece, part of the World Rally Championship (WRC), in the Fthiotida regional unit of Central Greece, on Friday. Hyundai's Ott Tanak held a healthy lead on the day over teammate Dani Sordo.

Japanese driver Takamoto Katsuta and his co-driver Aaron Johnston are racing the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid on the Ano Pavliani special stage during the EKO Acropolis Rally Greece, part of the World Rally Championship (WRC), in the Fthiotida regional unit of central Greece, Friday.

The Acropolis Rally, for several years, left a painful void in the hearts of all motorsport enthusiasts, both Greeks and foreigners. Fortunately, it has returned, thanks to the coordinated efforts of the State and sponsors, with EKO leading the charge. Since then, and rightly so, it has been called EKO ACROPOLIS RALLY.

The incident occurred on Olympionikou Diadochou Konstantinou Avenue and involved three vehicles. Two cars carrying a total of ten passengers stopped a third vehicle with five occupants.

With the reconnaissance of the special stages completed, the countdown has begun for today’s start of this year’s “EKO Acropolis Rally.” A total of 70 crews from 31 countries, including 17 Greek teams, will participate.

Guidelines for a Safe Experience

To achieve this, everyone heading to the mountains should take the following points seriously:

1. Access to Special Stages

The Hellenic Police (ELAS) has developed a network of protocols and plans to ensure the safe and orderly conduct of the EKO Acropolis Rally 2024, scheduled to take place on September 5-8 throughout the regions and regional units of Attica, Corinthia, Viotia, Fthiotida, Fokida and Evrytania.