SPORTS


The politics behind Olympic bans
POLITICS

The Olympic Games aim to bring nations together to compete in the spirit of friendship, but sometimes countries get banned from this show of goodwill. The 2024 Paris Olympics features a notable case, with Russia having faced an IOC ban since 2022, when Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine.


Maritime Golf Event | Messinia | September 5-8
WHAT'S ON

The Greek Maritime Golf Event, running from September 5 to 8 at the Costa Navarino (costanavarino.com) resort in the Peloponnese’s Messinia region, will be raising funds for the “Floga” association for children with cancer.




Greek teams win big in Europe, but can Greece build on this momentum?
PODCASTS

Alexander Kitroeff, a historian with a deep background in Greek sport, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the historic wins of Panathinaikos in the EuroLeague and Olympiakos in the UEFA Europa Conference League, and look at whether this euphoria and momentum can serve as a springboard for Greek sport – often plagued by fan violence – to build on. 


Cities to celebrate Bicycle Day on Monday
SOCIETY

Cities and towns all over Greece will be celebrating World Bicycle Day on Monday, encouraging residents to ditch their cars and go eco-friendly in their commutes and organizing all sorts of fun events and activities for the entire family.