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WWF files Greece lawsuit over pollution from tanker sinking
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The World Wildlife Fund filed a lawsuit in Greece on Monday over extensive pollution along Athens' coastline following the sinking of a tanker near the country's largest port of Piraeus.<p>The environmental group's Greek branch filed the lawsuit in a Piraeus court against "anyone …
BusinessFootage of Greek Oil Spill Shows Massive Scale of Damage
The sinking of a tanker carrying 2,200 tons of fuel oil and 370 tons of marine gas oil has coated some of Greece's most popular beaches in thick, …
GreeceNewcastle Jets sign Venezuelan international Ronald Vargas from AEK Athens
<b>NEED TO KNOW</b><p>• Vargas, who boasts 122 appearances for Club Brugge and RSC Anderlecht, will join the Jets on a one-year deal – bolstering the attacking …
Australian SoccerOil spill forces Greek authorities to close Athens beaches
Greek health authorities have banned swimming along a long line of popular Athens beaches following extensive sea pollution from the sinking of a …
BusinessGreece struggles to clean up 'relatively small' oil spill as black slick spreads
The Greek opposition and Athens' local mayors have accused the government of allowing an oil spill to spread unchecked. But the government says …
World NewsGreek oil spill threatens popular Athens beaches
<b>Clean-up crews are scrambling to contain an oil spill from a Greek tanker as it menaces some of Athens' most popular beaches.</b><p>The vessel, Agia Zoni II, was carrying 2,500 tonnes of fuel when it sank off the island of Salamis on Sunday.<p>Nearby beaches were soiled by the oil, but officials believed it …
EnvironmentKoeman rips into Everton after Europa disaster
New AC Milan forward Andre Silva scored a hat trick. Milan made certain of the result within 20 minutes.<p>“We played quickly, particularly in the first …
SoccerGreece: Cleanup crews struggle to clean up oil spill
Greek authorities insist they are doing everything they can to clean up pollution following the sinking of a small oil tanker that has left large …
BusinessWatch Foo Fighters Cover AC/DC's "Let There Be Rock"
The Foo Fighters have had quite the summer.<p>Besides announcing and prepping for the release of their new album, <i>Concrete and Gold</i>—which features Paul …
GuitarFloating Tar, Dead Fish: Oil Spill Threatens Greek Beaches
The Greek authorities scrambled on Thursday to clean up fuel leaked by an oil tanker that sank near Athens, putting popular beaches off limits to swimmers and raising fears of environmental damage.<p>The Agia Zoni II, a 45-year-old oil tanker, sank early Sunday morning near the island of Salamis, …
NewsArsenal set for drop into Europe's second tier
Premier League giants Arsenal make their Europa League bow this week, slipping into the continent’s second-string competition after nearly two …
Soccer3 takeaways from Tuesday's Champions League action
Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith<p>Tuesday's opening slate of Champions League matches wasn't one for the romantics.<p>Qarabag FK, hailing from an …
SoccerTurmoil at Newcastle Jets - Merrick pulls pin on Patito Rodriguez
EXCLUSIVE: Goal's resident spy reveals the mayhem in the Hunter Valley after the coach withdrew an offer from an Argentinian star<p>Argentina playmaker Patito Rodriguez is not joining the Newcastle Jets after coach Ernie Merrick personally withdrew the contract offer.<p><b>The Covert Agent</b> can reveal …
GreeceOlympiacos 2 Sporting Lisbon 3: Doumbia inspires Sporting against chaotic Greeks
Sporting Lisbon withstood a dramatic late rally from Olympiacos to claim all three points in their Champions League opener.<p>Sporting Lisbon produced a first-half attacking masterclass to beat Olympiacos 3-2 in their Champions League Group D opener at the Karaiskakis Stadium.<p>Seydou Doumbia opened the …
SoccerNewcastle Jets reportedly set to boost A-League strikeforce by signing Argentinian Patito Rodriguez
THE Newcastle Jets are on the verge of a recruitment coup with reports the A-League club is set to sign Argentinian playmaker Patito Rodriguez.<p>A …
SoccerNewcastle Jets keen on Argentinean midfielder Patito Rodriguez
Rodriguez is currently on the books at Greek Super League outfit AEK Athens.<p>The 27-year-old made the move to Greece from Santos in 2016 after four …
Sport (Australia)Former Knick Cleanthony Early took out his frustrations on Twitter after dismissal from Greek club
Former Knick Cleanthony Early—Phil Jackson’s first ever draft pick!—has been dismissed from AEK B.C., the Greek team he inked a contract with quite …
New York KnicksMacron ends Greek visit with surprise stroll through town
ATHENS, Greece — Wrapping up a visit to Greece, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, departed from the official program Friday to stroll down a crowded central Athens shopping street, delighting selfie-thirsty pedestrians but inconveniencing those unfortunate enough to get stuck …
GreeceMatch Preview
The international break is over and La Liga returns on Saturday with one of the biggest games of the season. It’s <b>FC Barcelona</b> at home to <b>RCD Espanyol</b> …
SoccerAstonishing Photos of Athens circa 1917 go on Display
Rare photographs of Athens and its life a century ago will go on display for the first time in Greece at Benaki Museum.The material comes from the …
Greece10 of the Coolest Things To Do in Athens - Greece Is
1. Visit the Oldest House in Athens<p>The Benizelou Mansion is <b>the only Ottoman-era residence</b> that survives in Athens. Among the members of the …
GreeceThessaloniki: Dream destination for Turkey's domestic critics
Relations between Turkey and Greece have long been sour, but Turkish tourists keep coming to Thessaloniki. Turkey's current president and its founder …
TurkeyFrom Sweden: Majstorovic now free to take over at Wolves, as he leaves AEK
According to claims in Sweden, AEK Athens sporting director Daniel Majstorovic has left the Greek club. The former Sweden international has been …
SoccerAthens, Greece IN UNDER 3 HOURS
You heard it right! Last month I got the call from crew scheduling I had been DYING for, and I got to work to Athens (one of the most senior of …
Greece11 free agents YOUR team can sign now that the transfer window has slammed shut
The fun and games of deadline day might have been and gone but there is still a loophole to bring fresh players to the club.<p>Free agents are free game …
SoccerWorld Cup qualifying: Ronaldo passes Pele in goals as Portugal wins
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat trick to move past Pele on the list of all-time international goalscorers as Portugal beat Faeroe Islands 5-1 Thursday …
Soccer5 International Honeymoon Locations Guaranteed to Please History Buffs
For many, your honeymoon is a time for some good ole R&R surrounded by sunshine and cocktails. For others, it’s a time to plan an adventure. And for History channel addicts, it's a time to revisit the past. If you and your new spouse are more into ruins than piña coladas — there's a historic …
WeddingsDavidson completes Croatian switch
The 26-year-old left back, whose wife is Croatian, signs with Rijeka after being frozen out at newly promoted Premier League club Huddersfield …
Sport (Australia)Davidson inks deal in Croatia in bid to win back Socceroos spot
The 26-year-old left-back - a key player for his country at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2015 AFC Asian Cup - arrived in the coastal city to undergo a …
SoccerPanionios beats Apollon 2-0 to stay perfect
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Panionios is one of only two Greek league teams to maintain a perfect record after two rounds, defeating Apollon Smyrnis 2-0 Sunday.<p>Defending champion Olympiakos, which beat Lamia 1-0 Saturday, also has six points.<p>Wingback Ehsan Hajsafi opened the scoring for hosts Panionios …
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