Greece, Scotland and World Cup
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After all, Greece are right behind them on three points (beat Belarus 5-1, lost 3-0 to Denmark) and will be looking to jumpstart their campaign against opponents they've gotten the better off in the recent past. In fact, the last time Scotland hosted Greece, the Greeks won 3-0 at Hampden Park in the UEFA Nations League.
Greek police last week located a group of 15 people close to the Evros river at the Greek-Turkish border. They arrested most of them and confiscated two sacks and one suitcase near them, containing 147 pistols, dozens of bullets and weapons components wrapped in plastic bags.
Watch the best of the action as Scotland score twice late on to beat Greece and boost their hopes of qualifying for next summer's World Cup finals.
Greece is working hard to finalise a contract with U.S. oil major Chevron and its Greek partner Helleniq Energy for energy exploration offshore Greece by the end of the year, the country's energy minister said on Friday.
Last week’s general strike in Greece against the onerous new labour laws is part of a growing strike and protest wave throughout Europe.
Greece’s upgrade back to developed-market status, by the global index provider FTSE Russell, represents an undeniable triumph for a country that barely a decade ago was in the midst of a sovereign default.
Greece just introduced a new, official certification for hotels and rentals—the “Pet-Friendly Tourist Accommodation” label—to significantly upgrade travel for visitors with animals.
Wolves and dogs don’t normally breed in the wild, largely because wolves are so territorial. But an exception has been found.
Prince Albert II of Monaco embarked on a hands-on conservation mission in Greece, joining Monaco Explorations to support the protection of the Mediterranean monk seal and its fragile marine habitats.Taking to Instagram account on Thursday,