This week in Greece
Greece's media focused on significant regional development projects this week, highlighting infrastructure growth in Thessaloniki and cultural investments in Aetolocarcaria. Public health concerns also emerged with a rise in West Nile Virus cases and 19 reported deaths, while former minister Christos Spirtzis pursued his wiretapping case at the European Court of Human Rights. Additionally, a Greek Patriot missile battery successfully intercepted a drone threat over Saudi Arabia.
About Greece
Greece, a cradle of Western civilization, is renowned for its rich ancient history, vibrant culture, and stunning Mediterranean geography, featuring thousands of islands. Its media landscape, while legally free, navigates economic pressures and occasional government interference, with ownership often concentrated among a few powerful groups.
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Iran tightens ties with China and Russia to shield itself from US economic pressure
Iran is turning to regional diplomacy as the United States seeks to cut the country off from international trade and finance. President Masoud Pezeshkian used a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summi…
Samaras attacks government over “woke agenda” in EOPYY
Former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has accused the government of pursuing a “woke agenda” through the state administration, focusing on gender-registration options displayed on the EOPYY plat…
Panathinaikos’ Hayes-Davis Suffers Metacarpal Fracture, Out for About Six Weeks
Panathinaikos will be without Nigel Hayes-Davis for about six weeks after the American injured his left hand in training. Medical examinations confirmed a fracture to the fourth metacarpal. The injury…
US Open: Naomi Osaka Pays Tribute to NBA Fashion Revolutionary Allen Iverson
Naomi Osaka used her US Open appearance to pay tribute to Allen Iverson, the former NBA star known as a pioneer of basketball fashion. The Japanese tennis player’s outfit drew attention for its bold s…
Kastellorizo: Greek Coast Guard Shadows Turkish Research Vessel as Authorities Raise Alert
Greek authorities have placed waters south of Kastellorizo on full operational readiness after the Turkish research vessel R/V TÜBİTAK MARMARA departed the port of Marmaris. According to the report, a…
Thessaloniki police arrest Turkish man wanted for fraud and drug offenses
A 51-year-old Turkish national sentenced by a Turkish court to more than 12 years in prison for fraud and drug offenses has been arrested in Thessaloniki. Greek police detained him while acting on an …
Summer weather persists in Greece, with cooler temperatures and stronger northern winds ahead
Summer will hold on across Greece during the first days of September, with widespread sunshine and temperatures reaching up to 37 degrees Celsius in parts of the mainland. The stable pattern will not …
Somaliland president prepares US visit as push for recognition intensifies
Somaliland’s president is preparing for a visit to Washington that could give Hargeisa a direct opportunity to argue its case for international recognition. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi is expected to…
When the Number 10 Is Gone
At some point, the feeling will disappear. Football will continue, matches will still be played and Sundays will remain, but the almost childlike anticipation that came whenever Lionel Messi received …
“The Big Picture” Examines the Political Fallout from the Thessaloniki Fair
Niki Lymperaki’s “The Big Picture” returns to MEGA on Monday, Sept. 7, at midnight, focusing on what follows the prime minister’s speech and policy announcements at the 90th Thessaloniki International…
Olympiacos Set to Complete Greek Football’s Biggest Transfer with Puerta
Olympiacos is preparing to complete the most expensive transfer in Greek football history by bringing Gustavo Puerta to Greece. The Piraeus club plans to pay 20 million euros in cash to trigger the Co…
Vaso Filippatou, longtime New Democracy figure, dies suddenly
Vaso Filippatou's sudden death has prompted mourning within New Democracy and among people who worked with her in politics and health care. Filippatou spent decades associated with the party and held …
G20: Russia Returns by Trump Administration Decision, Sparking Strong European Reaction
Russia’s return to a meeting of the G20’s leading economic officials has exposed a fresh split between Washington and its European allies. Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attended the opening …
ELAS Spokeswoman Outlines Tsipras’ Proposals on Prices, VAT and Housing
Alexis Tsipras is preparing to present a four-year program in Thessaloniki built around “honest governance, fair growth, productive reconstruction,” according to Theoni Koufonikolakou, spokeswoman for…
Firefighters reinforce response to Konitsa wildfire as seven helicopters join operation
A wildfire in the remote Trapezitsa forest near Konitsa remained active after breaking out at about 6:10 p.m. on Monday, August 31, prompting authorities to strengthen firefighting efforts on the grou…
Greek migration ministry calls video depicting unaccompanied minors misleading
Greece’s Migration and Asylum Ministry has rejected a circulating video that allegedly shows adults being housed in a facility for unaccompanied minors, calling the material “absolutely misleading.” T…
Olympiacos names Pedersen for first appearance against AEL, leaves out El Kaabi
Marcus Holmgren Pedersen is in the Olympiacos squad for the first time as the club begins its Superbet Greek Cup campaign against AEL in Larissa. Coach José Luis Mendilibar named his squad for the Lea…
The “Innocent” Food Linked to a Higher Risk of Heart Disease
Processed meat, often treated as an ordinary part of the diet, was linked to a markedly higher risk of cardiovascular disease in one of the largest international studies of meat consumption and health…
School bus destroyed by fire on Athens-Sounion Avenue
A school bus was completely destroyed by fire at about 12:15 p.m. on Athens-Sounion Avenue near Ribas, in the municipality of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni. No students were on board. The driver and assistan…
Enzo Fernández Set for Manchester City Move That Could Make Him Football’s Fourth-Most Expensive Player
Manchester City are close to completing a transfer for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández worth more than €150 million, a deal that could reshape the late transfer market. The 25-year-old Argentina int…
Panathinaikos: Fall counts down to return, says it is “work in progress”
Moustapha Fall appears to be counting down to the start of the new season, judging by a social media post from the Panathinaikos center. The French player said at the team’s media day that he had no n…
Penteli Monastery and Municipality Move to Evict Anubis Team Whose Dogs Found Human Remains at Tempi
The Anubis Coldcase K9 research team has been told to leave its facilities in Penteli, even as its specially trained dogs continue to be associated with one of Greece’s most closely watched investigat…
OPEKEPE case: Prosecutor calls for convictions of 22 defendants in illegal subsidies trial
The prosecutor in a Greek trial involving illegal agricultural subsidies called for the conviction of all 22 accused farmers, most of them from Crete. Dionysis Mouzakis, the European prosecutor assign…
Androulakis attacks New Democracy over high prices, loans and Turkey: “There are no calm waters”
Nikos Androulakis used a speech on prices and household debt to launch a broad attack on Greece’s government and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The PASOK leader said New Democracy had failed to c…
Pezeshkian Says Iran Will Respond Immediately if US Honors Its Commitments
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has offered an immediate reciprocal response if Washington fulfills its commitments under a provisional agreement intended to end the war. “I explicitly declare tha…
Boisson furious at the US Open: She smashed her rackets after losing to Navarro (vid)
Emma Navarro secured a difficult three-set victory over Loïs Boisson to reach the second round of the US Open, but the match ended with an angry reaction from her opponent. The contest had been interr…
The Large Family That Brought Life to Fourna Leaves the Village
After two years in Fourna, Evrytania, Stefanos and Vasso are leaving the village with their six children. Their departure closes an experiment that began with an appeal for families to help address th…
Caio Jorge turns beer thrown from stands into a bizarre celebration in Brazil
Cruzeiro forward Caio Jorge turned a hostile moment into an unusual celebration during the Minas Gerais derby against Atlético Mineiro. The 24-year-old opened the scoring in the 26th minute and ran to…
Mediterranean Games: Evangelia Anastasiadou wins first gold for Greek rowing
Evangelia Anastasiadou has won the first gold medal for Greek rowing at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto. The Greek champion finished first in the women’s single sculls, giving the country its openi…
Di María to Messi: “We will always be grateful you chose to be Argentine. You are the greatest in history”
Ángel Di María said Argentina will remain grateful to Lionel Messi for choosing to represent the country, as he delivered an emotional farewell to his longtime national-team teammate. Di María wrote t…
Ukraine: 12 killed in new Russian attack as Modi tells Putin, “End the war”
At least 12 people were killed and 18 injured after Russia attacked Kyiv and surrounding areas for a sixth consecutive night, according to Ukrainian authorities. Three children were among those killed…
Olympiacos vs OFI: Tickets for the fourth-round match go on sale Wednesday (Sept. 2)
Tickets for Olympiacos’ fourth-round Super League match against OFI will go on sale Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 1 p.m., the club announced. Olympiacos will face OFI on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. at Georgios Karais…
Frontex drone helps rescue 33 people south of Gavdos
A Frontex drone located a boat carrying about 33 foreign nationals 10 nautical miles south of Gavdos, leading to a coordinated rescue operation. The operation took place under the coordination of Gree…
Robert Sánchez set to join Como on loan as AEK’s Champions League rival strengthens in goal
Como are turning to Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez to strengthen a position the Italian club had been seeking to fill for some time. The clubs have reached a verbal agreement on a one-year loan, ac…
Chrysochoidis on MEGA: The Hub Cannot Solve the Kifisos Problem, but Phone Scammers Will Be Arrested
Michalis Chrysochoidis drew a clear line between technology that can ease traffic and infrastructure that Athens still needs. Speaking on MEGA, Greece’s citizen protection minister said the new Traffi…
Cocaine overtakes oil as Colombia’s biggest single export, study says
Illegal cocaine exports have overtaken crude oil sales to become Colombia’s largest single export, according to a study by EAFIT University in Medellín. The finding points to the rapid expansion of th…
Applications Open for Greece’s State Vocational Training Schools
Greece’s Education Ministry has opened its electronic platform for applications to the country’s Higher Vocational Training Schools for the 2026-27 academic year. Applicants can submit selection and e…
Borussia Dortmund Find Temporary Replacement for Konstantelias
Borussia Dortmund moved quickly to fill the attacking-midfield vacancy created by Giannis Konstantelias’ serious injury. The German club is close to signing Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri on loan for the ent…
Messolonghi: Two Women Taken to Hospital After Fish and Sea Turtle Bites
Two women sought treatment at Messolonghi Hospital after reporting separate injuries while swimming near the lighthouse in the Tourlida area. One woman said a fish had bitten or stung her. She believe…
Alexandras Avenue Crash Leaves Three Dead: “None of Them Were Wearing Helmets”
Three people died shortly after 1 a.m. in a traffic crash on Alexandras Avenue. Two motorcycles collided and then struck a parked passenger car. All three victims had been riding on the two motorcycle…
Buenos Aires Gives Argentina Legend Lionel Messi a Unique Farewell
Buenos Aires paid a special tribute to Lionel Messi after the Argentine star decided to end his career with the national team. Messi’s international record includes 207 appearances, 125 goals and 68 a…
The day’s sports broadcasts (Sept. 1): Where to watch Volos vs. Kalamata and the rest of the action
The day’s sports broadcasts include Volos against Kalamata in the Betsson Greek Cup League Phase, a match highlighted in the Sept. 1 schedule. Both teams reached this stage after notable wins in the p…
Horoscopes: Who Is Ready for Action and Who Needs to Put Life in Order?
The September 1 horoscope offers advice across work, relationships, finances and everyday responsibilities. Some signs are told to act on plans they have postponed, strengthen professional contacts or…
Volos vs Kalamata: When and Where to Watch the Greek Cup Match
Volos and Kalamata meet in the opening round of the Betsson Greek Cup League Phase, in a match involving two teams that secured notable victories in the previous round. Kalamata, known as “Mavri Thyel…
Greek schools prepare for the first bell as new academic year approaches
Greek schools are preparing to reopen, with the first bell scheduled for Friday, September 11. The day will include the customary blessing ceremony at schools across the country. Teachers will return …
A Difficult Energy Winter Looms as Brent and Gas Prices Rise
Brent crude has moved above $90 a barrel as fighting in the Middle East escalates, raising concerns about a difficult energy winter. Oil prices have continued to rise amid heightened tension in the re…
Name Day Calendar: Who Is Celebrating on September 1?
The Greek name day calendar for Tuesday, September 1, honors several saints and ascetics. The observances include the Forty Holy Virgins and Ascetics, Saint Joshua the Son of Nun, Saint Meletius the Y…
e-EFKA and DYPA to make €88.8 million in payments by Sept. 4
Greece’s e-EFKA and DYPA are scheduled to distribute €88,816,664.80 to 116,143 beneficiaries between Aug. 31 and Sept. 4, 2026. The payments will cover pensions as well as several types of benefits. T…
Axios: Trump weighs limited strikes on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz
The possibility of limited U.S. strikes near the Strait of Hormuz is back under consideration after a new exchange of fire with Iran, according to three U.S. officials cited by Axios. The proposed ope…
Brazilian content creator has iPhone stolen from car in one second
A thief took a Brazilian content creator’s iPhone from inside her car in just one second as she sat trapped in traffic. The woman reportedly needed several seconds to realize what had happened before …
Greece win historic men’s handball silver after close final against Egypt
Greece came within one goal of forcing extra time in the Mediterranean Games handball final, but Egypt held on for a 31-29 victory in Taranto. The result denied Greece the gold medal while delivering …
Spanoulis lashes out: “We forget far too easily and wait to attack when something goes wrong”
Greece kept its World Cup qualification hopes alive with a 108-106 overtime victory over Spain, a result Vassilis Spanoulis described as one of the best games he had seen as a coach. The Greece coach …
Lionel Richie in Intensive Care After St. Louis Concert
Lionel Richie sought medical attention after his Saturday night concert at The Muny in Forest Park, St. Louis, and was admitted to a hospital’s intensive care unit, according to information cited by T…
Pavlidis Scores Again for Benfica Against Estoril, Reaching 11 Goals
Vangelis Pavlidis found the net again for Benfica, opening the scoring against Estoril in the 40th minute. Benfica controlled the match and pressed from the opening minutes for the goal that would put…
Tragedy in Ilia: 65-year-old man dies after driving into irrigation canal
A 65-year-old man died after his car overturned and ended up in an irrigation canal near Kourtesi, in the municipality of Andravida-Kyllini in Greece’s Ilia region. Residents noticed an old Seat Ibiza…
Dario Brizuela erupts: “The officiating was deliberately poor, FIBA must review the calls”
Dario Brizuela’s anger after Spain’s overtime loss to Greece focused less on the result than on the referees’ handling of the game’s most disputed moments. The Spanish guard said the defeat felt espec…
Dorsey: “I Love This Country and Want to Be Here for the Next Games”
Tyler Dorsey finished Greece’s overtime victory over Spain with 29 points, then made clear that he wants the win to lead to more appearances in the national team jersey. The Olympiacos guard produced …
Tsitsipas: “I left expectations behind and became a warrior, a Greek fighter”
Stefanos Tsitsipas said he stopped carrying the weight of expectations and started fighting like “a warrior, a Greek fighter” as he overturned an early deficit against Arthur Fils at the US Open. The …
Theme-park nightmare: Riders rescued after hanging 15 metres above ground
Firefighters rescued all passengers from a Wipeout roller coaster after it stopped on the track about 15 metres above the ground at Pleasurewood Hills theme park in Lowestoft. The carriages had not ov…
Man in His 50s Collapses and Dies on Thessaloniki Street
A man aged about 50 collapsed and died while walking through central Thessaloniki on Monday evening. He fell in the roadway at the junction of Ermou and Komninón streets. Bystanders immediately calle…
Kangwa’s power, Dessers’ killer instinct and the first “clean” step
A quick goal, composure when the pace changed and a new player who looked as though he had long belonged at the club gave Panathinaikos a calm start to the league season. The victory in Livadeia deliv…
OASA telematics collapse: Greek police launch scathing attack over responsibility, questions remain about what really happened
A multi-day outage in the Athens Urban Transport Organization’s telematics system has drawn a sharp response from the Hellenic Police, which questioned who bears responsibility and what actually happe…
Nίστρουπ: “We are far from perfection”
Jacob Neestrup was pleased with Panathinaikos’ display against Levadiakos, especially during a first half he considered strong in both attack and defense. But the Danish coach did not present the perf…
German mother accused of raising €358,000 with forged cancer diagnosis for son
A German mother allegedly turned her son’s harmless skin condition into a fictitious cancer diagnosis and used it to collect at least €358,000 in donations. The case is being heard by the Regional Cou…
Trump’s popularity hits a career low as November election fears grow
Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 33%, its lowest point in his political career, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The result places his popularity below Joe Biden’s record low of 35%, rec…
Tzolis starts for Aston Villa against Arsenal
Christos Tzolis will start for Arsenal against Aston Villa, giving the 23-year-old winger another opportunity to make an impression in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta has selected Tzolis in the start…
NATO and EU press Greece and Spain to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, Bloomberg says
NATO and the European Union are pressing Greece and Spain to part with Patriot missiles for Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to defend against intensifying Russian air attacks. The requests were made during …
Mediterranean Games: Greece’s women’s 4x100 relay wins silver after European setback
Greece turned a painful European Championship exit into a silver medal in Taranto, with the same final exchange that failed in Birmingham working perfectly this time. The quartet of Sofia Iosifidou, R…
Alarm for Serbia and Olympiacos: Milutinov injured and helped off the court (video, photos)
Nikola Milutinov left Serbia’s game against Italy supported by medical staff after suffering an injury during the second quarter, prompting concern for both the national team and Olympiacos. The Olymp…
“Happy together”: Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin praise China-Russia cooperation
Vladimir Putin called Russia’s strategic partnership with China a “model of interstate relations,” while Xi Jinping said its prospects were becoming “even more promising.” Their statements came ahead …
Argentina bids farewell to Messi as teammates salute their ‘eternal’ captain
Argentina is saying goodbye to Lionel Messi after the captain announced that he will end his national-team career. The federation marked the moment on social media with a message of “Eternal gratitude…
When Greece plays next in the 2027 World Cup qualifiers
Greece kept its 2027 World Cup hopes alive with a dramatic 108-106 overtime victory over Spain, ending the first qualifying window on a high note. The result gave Vassilis Spanoulis’ team a response a…
Stoiximan Super League standings after the second round
Panathinaikos closed the second round of the Stoiximan Super League with a 2-0 victory away to Levadiakos in Livadeia. The Monday night match, played on August 31, was the last fixture of the round. I…
Greece stay in World Cup qualifying race after triumph over Spain
Greece kept its 2027 World Cup hopes alive with a major victory over Spain. The win gave the Greek national team four victories from eight matches and left it firmly in the race for the next phase of …
Greece beats Spain 108-106 in overtime to keep 2027 World Cup hopes alive
Greece stayed alive in the race for the 2027 World Cup with a 108-106 overtime victory over Spain. The national team came through a tense thriller, with Dinos Mitoglou and Tyler Dorsey identified as i…
Shocking crash in Chania: Video captures car slamming into taxi
A car traveling toward Kissamos lost control early Wednesday and crashed into a taxi van on the Old National Road near Parigoria in Chania. Video from the taxi’s camera, published by flashnews.gr, sho…
Tsitsipas Shows His Character, Overcomes Fils to Reach US Open Second Round
Stefanos Tsitsipas began his US Open campaign with a comeback win over Arthur Fils, recovering from a difficult position to reach the second round. The Greek player lost the opening set 6-4. Fils then…
British passenger gets suspended sentence after forcing flight to land in Thessaloniki
A 42-year-old British passenger received a three-month prison sentence suspended for three years after his behavior forced a flight bound for Heraklion to land in Thessaloniki. The Thessaloniki Single…
Stonehenge: the prehistoric ‘computer’ that predicted eclipses? The theory that caused a stir
For decades, experts have disagreed over what Stonehenge meant to the people who built it. Some have viewed the monument in southwest England as a memorial to the dead, while others have suggested a s…
The “KOMBOS” team aims to end traffic jams: Attica traffic chief explains the new operation
A new Attica Traffic Police team called KOMBOS will begin operating on the region’s roads tomorrow, with a specific task: reaching areas where serious congestion develops as quickly as possible. Attic…
Lessort and Grant Attend Greece’s Game Against Spain at T-Center
Mathias Lessort and Jerian Grant took their seats at T-Center to watch Greece face Spain in a key game for the national team’s bid to reach the final tournament of the 2027 FIBA World Cup. The two Pan…
Modi tells Putin Ukraine war must end for the good of humanity
Narendra Modi told Vladimir Putin that the war in Ukraine should end “for the good of humanity,” placing a call for peace alongside India’s expanding economic ties with Russia. The Indian prime minist…
Second West Nile virus case reported in Crete as elderly man enters intensive care
A second West Nile virus case has been identified in Crete, involving an elderly man from inland Heraklion who is being treated in the intensive care unit of the University Hospital of Heraklion. The …
Netanyahu calls Achilles’ Shield one of Israel’s largest deals, strengthening alliance with Greece and Cyprus
Benjamin Netanyahu has called Israel’s newly signed security agreement with Greece for Achilles’ Shield one of the largest deals in the country’s history. In a social media post, the Israeli prime min…
Antonela’s emotional farewell message to Messi: “You deserved this story and so much more”
Antonela Roccuzzo marked Lionel Messi’s farewell to Argentina with a message focused on the long road behind his greatest successes. “What a pride it has been to be by your side on this journey and to…
Devastating hailstorm in Arcadia causes major crop damage
A hailstorm lasting about 10 minutes destroyed crops across parts of Arcadia just as farmers were harvesting them. The storm struck shortly after 2 p.m. on Sunday in Pallantio, Thana and Makri, rural …
Greece’s Mitoglou scores 19 points by halftime against Spain
Dinos Mitoglou gave Greece a commanding attacking presence in the first half against Spain, scoring 19 points in just 15 minutes. The Greek international made all five of his attempts from beyond the …
Argentina bid farewell to Messi: “Eternal gratitude, Leo”
Lionel Messi has decided to end his career with Argentina’s national team after 207 appearances and 125 goals in the Albiceleste shirt. The 39-year-old superstar announced the decision in an emotional…
Thessaloniki: Supercar event organiser arrested after luxury car sped along waterfront
A luxury-car gathering in Thessaloniki ended with the arrest of its organiser after a video appeared to show one of the vehicles speeding along the city’s New Waterfront. The municipality said it had …
Emmanouil Karalis Receives a Standing Ovation from 20,000 Fans at OAKA
Emmanouil Karalis received a standing ovation from about 20,000 fans at Athens’ OAKA stadium while attending Greece’s important game against Spain. A few minutes after tipoff, the stadium announcer to…
Sweden signs €4.3 billion deal to buy four French FDI frigates
Sweden has signed a €4.3 billion contract for four French FDI frigates, in one of the biggest purchases yet in its military rearmament drive. The signing took place in Stockholm in the presence of Fre…
Premier League: Mystery Surrounds International Assistant Referee Who Has ‘Disappeared’ From Appointments
Simon Bennett has been absent from Premier League appointments since the end of last season, prompting questions over why the international assistant referee has disappeared from the list of officials…
Fire breaks out in Konitsa forest area as two helicopters take off
A forest fire broke out in the Trapezitsa area of Konitsa, prompting the deployment of six firefighters, three vehicles and two helicopters. The blaze began in a rugged, hard-to-reach location, making…
Live: Greece faces Spain in a must-win MundoBasket qualifier
Greece faces Spain in a MundoBasket qualifying match that it needs to win to keep its hopes of reaching the final tournament alive. The Greek team entered the game at the bottom of its group with a 3-…
Panathinaikos: Kangwa Starts Against Levadiakos
Kings Kangwa will make his Panathinaikos debut in the away match against Levadiakos, starting in the second round of the Super League. Panathinaikos coach Jákob Neestrup included the African midfielde…
Lionel Messi and Argentina: Goals, Tears, Maradona, Antonela and the World Cup
Lionel Messi’s farewell to Argentina’s national team is told through a montage of goals, assists, tears and the memories that shaped his international career. After announcing his decision in a letter…
Turks see Spain as the world's friendliest country
Spain has become the country most warmly viewed by people in Turkey, according to a record result in MetroPOLL Research's annual Turkey's Pulse survey. The poll questioned 1,236 people across 28 Turki…
Dortmund identifies Ethan Nwaneri to fill injured Giannis Konstantelias’ role
Giannis Konstantelias scored on his Bundesliga debut for Borussia Dortmund, then suffered a cruciate ligament tear in the same match against Hamburg. Dortmund are now looking to cover the attacking ga…
Seasonal Firefighters: €1,000 Summer Heroes Facing Winter Unemployment
Seasonal firefighters in Greece enter the fire line knowing they may not know when they will return home. They describe a summer job that places them in extreme danger, yet leaves them facing unemploy…
English Fan Buys Greece’s Euro 2004 Shirt and Falls in Love With It
An English football fan went looking for Greece’s historic Euro 2004 shirt and eventually found one with Angelos Charisteas’ name on the back. He described the jersey as one of the best Greek national…
