Greece bests Britain in women's water polo
After winning silver at the last two European Championships, Greece defeated Great Britain by 9 - 7 goals in the opening match of the European Championship in Budapest.
Greece blasted by EU over turtle treatment
The European Commission brought infringement proceedings in the EU's highest judicial body which ruled against Greece for the way it treats Careta Careta turtles on Zakynthos.
Thessaloniki seafront changes attitudes
Cities by the sea should count themselves lucky as their inhabitants can envisage the infinite in relation to water. Thessaloniki had been walled off from the sea since the 14th century, but again opened up to Thermaikos Bay in the twentieth century.
Greek football team ranked 13th globally by FIFA
By qualifying in the World Cup Top -16 for the first time in its history, Greece has been placed in the 13th place of the FIFA rankings ahead of Italy and England.