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UK Court Clears Path for Soccer Mogul Marinakis’ Defamation Case Against Greek Rival to Proceed

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LONDON, UK — A British court has ruled that the owner of the UK soccer club Nottingham Forest, Evangelos Marinakis, can proceed with his defamation lawsuit against a Greek sports official, Vangelis Marinakis. The legal battle underscores a heated dispute between influential figures in the European football scene. Marinakis, who also owns the Greek football giant Olympiacos, alleges that his compatriot falsely accused him of being involved in criminal activities, specifically in match-fixing. The allegations, which date back to various public statements made in 2015, have been a source of contention between the two prominent … Read more

Former Greek Royal Theodora Celebrates Lavish Orthodox Wedding in Athens

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Athens, Greece — In a regal ceremony steeped in tradition, Princess Theodora of Greece, the youngest daughter of the former King Constantine II of Greece and Queen Anne-Marie, celebrated her marriage in a splendid Orthodox service in Athens on Saturday. The event marked a significant moment not just for the illustrious family but also for observers of European royalty, intertwining age-old customs with the modern spectacle of a royal wedding. Accompanied by dignitaries and aristocracy from across Europe, the couple exchanged vows at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, a historically significant venue which has hosted … Read more

Trial Set for Egyptian Men Accused of Smuggling in Deadly Greek Migrant Boat Incident

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ATHENS, Greece – Nine Egyptian men, who were on board a migrant boat that tragically sank off the coast of Greece last year, resulting in the loss of countless lives, are now set to face trial next month. The individuals are accused of being involved in people smuggling, as stated by Greek judicial sources on Friday. The circumstances surrounding the sinking of the Adriana back in June continue to be a contentious issue between Greek authorities and organizations advocating for the rights of survivors and migrants. Thus, this forthcoming trial presents an opportunity to officially … Read more

Breaking Barriers: Greek Novelist & Partner Make History as First Same-Sex Couple Married in Athens City Hall

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ATHENS, Greece – In a historic moment for Greece, a Greek novelist and his partner became the first same-sex couple to be married in Athens’ city hall, following the recent legalization of same-sex marriage in Orthodox Christian Greece. The civil wedding ceremony was officiated by Athens’ mayor, Haris Doukas. The couple, Petros Hadjopoulos, who writes under the pen name Auguste Corteau, and lawyer Anastasios Samouilidis, expressed their joy, with Hadjopoulos describing the event as “a dream that we didn’t dare entertain when we were in our teens.” This milestone holds great significance for many individuals … Read more