Foreign Minister Marcos Kyprianou has condemned Turkish officials’ efforts to exploit politically against the Republic of Cyprus. This refers to the recent incident after an international men’s basketball match in Nicosia. The incident took place right after the end of the game for the last round of Eurochallenge’s group stage, when APOEL fans attempted to attack the [...]
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Athina Onassis Competes in CSI Horse Race for Greece
Although her father is a French noble, Athina Onassis decided to take part in CSI horse race as a Greek athlete. CSI 2010 took place a few days ago in Geneva. Athina, granddaughter of the Greek tycoon Aristotle Onassis, did not win any prize. Yet by competing for Greece, she manifested her Greek origins and identity in [...]
FIBA Sanctions in Cypriot – Turkish basketball brawl
Following FIBA Europe’s decision to sanction APOEL Nikosia for the post-game violence that marred Tuesday’s Eurochallenge game with Pinar Karsiyak, FIBA voiced its support for the punishment handed out by Europe’s continental basketball federation. Commenting on the incident and the fine, FIBA Secretary General and IOC member Patrick Baumann said: “I wish to congratulate FIBA [...]
Alexander Nunner praised by the Austrian Press
Alex Nunner, the 25 year-old Guard (Height 6.3”), who left the “panthers” of Fuerstenfeld for the “knights” of Guessing, leaves no doubt whatsoever to his coach and fans of his new team that he will be making a difference this year too. Nevertheless the Knights have high hopes for this year and this suits Alex’s [...]
European Football Renews Rivalry between Greece & Turkey
Friday’s draw for the UEFA Europa League play off round has paired PAOK FC with Aegean rivals Fenerbahce SK, as European football renews the rivalry between Greece and Turkey. The long standing rivalry between the two Balkan countries will once again relive itself on the club level as national pride becomes the motivation. Greece’s PAOK [...]
Greece is the Winner of the Love Cyprus Tournament
Love Cyprus Basketball Tournament proved that the Greek Team has sent a loud and clear message to the international hoops world, as it became the winner of the Tournament. The Greek Team utterly torched a seemingly competitive Russia in a 101-63 laugher last night as one heck of an announcement to the 2010 FIBA World [...]
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05 / 21 Angelique Rockas: Strong, Bold and Unafraid
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05 / 21 Theodoros Aggelopoulos Honored at Cannes Film Festival
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05 / 21 Guardian: ‘Despite the Recession, Greeks Still Light the Olympic Flame’
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05 / 21 Portugal: European Award Given to Cretan Beaches of Ierapetra
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05 / 20 Victoria Hislop: ‘I Was at the Party in Greece, Now I’m Sharing the Hangover’
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05 / 03 Skopje: Streets Renamed With Ancient Greek Names
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05 / 27 Dutch Newspaper Mocks Greece’s Financial Situation
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05 / 09 London Recognizes Macedonian Language During Cultural Olympiad
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04 / 02 “Greeks will start begging soon” says Turkish State Minister
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06 / 15 Parts of Alexander the Great’s Statue Being Assembled at Skopje Square
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