Jenny Mikakos, Labor member for Victoria's Northern Metropolitan region added a new chapter to the history books of Australian politics after being named in Daniel Andrews’ cabinet.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Evangelos Venizelos refused to participate in a meeting of the coalition of countries battling the Islamic State, with the Greek government represented instead by its Permanent NATO Representative, Ambassador Diamesis.

PAOK captain Stefanos ("Klaus") Athanasiadis met a cross from Giannis Skondras in the 43rd minute, silencing fans at the Karaiskaki Stadium. David Fuster leveled before half time, hammering a left-footed volley past goalkeeper Panagiotis Glykos.

Athens and Thessaloniki have both been selected to join 100 Resilient Cities – a programme 'pioneered' by the Rockefeller Foundation to promote resilience in urban areas to challenges and potential disasters.