News for 'Greece'

Greece PM agrees to step down over financial crisis

Greece PM agrees to step down over financial crisis

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

Greece's political leaders have agreed to form a national unity government after the nation's embattled Prime Minister George Papendreou agreed to step down half way through his four-year-term under pressure from a European ultimatum. An agreement in principle was reached between Papandreou and Antonis Samaras, the conservative opposition leader, after a meeting with the president on Sunday.

Greece: Dead found at air crash site

Greece: Dead found at air crash site

Rediff.com14 Aug 2005

Dead found at air crash site near Athens

Wimbledon PIX: Raducanu, Badosa score upset wins

Wimbledon PIX: Raducanu, Badosa score upset wins

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 5 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Friday.

Air Arabia offers holiday fares to Egypt, Greece

Air Arabia offers holiday fares to Egypt, Greece

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

No-frill Gulf carrier Air Arabia on Monday special holiday fares from India to Egypt, Greece, Turkey and Jordan for the up coming holiday season to attract woo domestic travellers.

Greece captain Zagorakis in talks with Levante

Greece captain Zagorakis in talks with Levante

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

Spanish club Levante said talks with the Greece captain, named player of the tournament at Euro 2004, are at an advanced stage.

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Check out the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Now in its 17th year, the World Photography Organisation's awards ceremony is a major annual moment recognising the best photography in the world, celebrating the images and stories that have resonated with global audiences over the past year.

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games.

Is Triptii Dimri India's Newest Heartthrob?

Is Triptii Dimri India's Newest Heartthrob?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

As we say cheers to the holiday season, let's take a deep dive into Triptii's playful vacay wardrobe.

India may not be hit by Greece crisis: ING

India may not be hit by Greece crisis: ING

Rediff.com17 May 2010

India's reliance on domestic factors for growth and its comfortable foreign exchange reserves would help the nation to insulate itself from the Euro-zone debt crisis, financial services firm, ING said.

Dutch roar back as Greece sink Portugal again

Dutch roar back as Greece sink Portugal again

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

The Netherlands staged a remarkable comeback to win 4-3 in Austria while European champions Greece beat Portugal 2-1 as all 16 Euro 2008 finalists contested friendlies on Wednesday. The Dutch were 3-0 down against Euro 2008 co-hosts Austria after 35 minutes but two late goals from strikers Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink and Klaas Jan Huntelaar gave them the win after they had clawed their way back into the match.

Will injury jeopardise Djokovic's 11th Australian Open Quest?

Will injury jeopardise Djokovic's 11th Australian Open Quest?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Novak Djokovic hampered by wrist issue at United Cup

Greece faces recession warning as bailout talks set to open

Greece faces recession warning as bailout talks set to open

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Formal negotiations are due to start in Athens on Friday.

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas have it easy

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas have it easy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Still wearing a compression sleeve after a recent forearm issue, Carlos Alcaraz produced a stellar show in a rematch of the duo's 2022 encounter to firmly put himself back in the conversation as the favourite to lift the title in Paris and a third major.

China joins Greece, Puerto Rico on investors' watchlists

China joins Greece, Puerto Rico on investors' watchlists

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Shanghai's benchmark share index plunged below 4,000 points for the first time since April

Even Maradona's second XI are a handful for Greece

Even Maradona's second XI are a handful for Greece

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

With the mammoth task of facing a country that appears to grow great players on trees, Greece go into their final Group B clash with Argentina on Tuesday knowing they have nothing to lose.

Banks reopen, first repayments start as Greece aims for return to normal

Banks reopen, first repayments start as Greece aims for return to normal

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Their reopening followed Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' reluctant acceptance of a tough package of bailout demands from European partners

President to leave on France-Greece tour tomorrow

President to leave on France-Greece tour tomorrow

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

The President would be visiting the Commonwealth War Cemetery and pay tribute to the Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the 2nd World War.

Greece debt woes may cast shadow on D-Street

Greece debt woes may cast shadow on D-Street

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

The intensifying debt woes in Europe with its epicentre in Greece, is likely to have a considerable impact on the domestic stock market in the immediate short-term, as foreign investors are likely to exercise caution before parking fresh funds, say analysts.

Euro: Poland hope to inflict pain on Greece in opener

Euro: Poland hope to inflict pain on Greece in opener

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

Poles nationwide will hope their team get the Euro 2012 party started with a bang when they take on Greece in the impressive National Stadium in the tournament's opener on Friday (5:00 p.m. British time).

Europa League quarters: Liverpool to face Atalanta

Europa League quarters: Liverpool to face Atalanta

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The other semi-final will see an Italian side, Milan or Roma, come up against Bayer Leverkusen or West Ham.

Italy, Greece and Spain get back on track

Italy, Greece and Spain get back on track

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

World Cup holders Italy and European champions Greece got back on track in Euro 2008 qualifying on Wednesday, but England laboured to beat Andorra and Sweden suffered an upset in Northern Ireland.

Modi lands in South Africa, gets rakhi tied on his wrist

Modi lands in South Africa, gets rakhi tied on his wrist

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Modi is visiting the African country from August 22 to 24 at the invitation of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. South Africa is hosting the first in-person summit of BRICS comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, since 2019.

Nadal still the ultimate test, says Monte Carlo champ Tsitsipas

Nadal still the ultimate test, says Monte Carlo champ Tsitsipas

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Tsitsipas made short work of Norwegian eighth seed Casper Ruud as he seized a third Monte Carlo Masters title in four years with a 6-1, 6-4 victory on Sunday.

When Sturgeon Moon Lit The Sky

When Sturgeon Moon Lit The Sky

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The Sturgeon Moon is named after the sturgeon fish by the Algonquin tribe of north east USA.

Austria seal Euro 2024 place as Belgium-Sweden abandoned

Austria seal Euro 2024 place as Belgium-Sweden abandoned

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Sweden missed out on the finals for the first time in 28 years on a night in which their fixture with Belgium was abandoned

Long jumper Sreeshankar finishes 3rd in Diamond League

Long jumper Sreeshankar finishes 3rd in Diamond League

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Murali Sreeshankar is the only third Indian to finish in the top-three of a Diamond League after Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and former discus thrower Vikas Gowda.

Australian Open: Watch out for these stars!

Australian Open: Watch out for these stars!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Three contenders for the men's singles title at the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday.

Muchova's motivation shines as she upsets Sakkari at French Open

Muchova's motivation shines as she upsets Sakkari at French Open

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Muchova says Grand Slam hunger behind another Sakkari upset in Paris

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sinner, Jabeur ease into second round

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sinner, Jabeur ease into second round

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

2036 Olympics: Coming Out Party For India

2036 Olympics: Coming Out Party For India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

If Ahmedabad is India's preferred candidate, as seems likely, hosting Olympics 2036 should give it a leg up: A bigger airport, a better metro network, more hotels, flyovers and so on, observes T N Ninan.

PIX: Djokovic's ruthless run to quarters thrills fans; Fritz stuns Tsitsipas

PIX: Djokovic's ruthless run to quarters thrills fans; Fritz stuns Tsitsipas

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

No 'triple bagel' but Djokovic thumps Mannarino to reach quarters

US Open 2023: Dates, schedule, seeds and how to watch on TV

US Open 2023: Dates, schedule, seeds and how to watch on TV

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

This year's US Open runs from Aug. 28-Sept. 10.

Greece, inflation to guide market this week: Experts

Greece, inflation to guide market this week: Experts

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Progress of monsoon, investment trend by foreign investors and the movement of rupee against the dollar will also influence sentiment

French Open PIX: Alcaraz books Sinner showdown; Swiatek sets up Gauff semis

French Open PIX: Alcaraz books Sinner showdown; Swiatek sets up Gauff semis

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the French Open quarter-finals played in Paris on Tuesday.

French Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek cruise ahead; raging Rublev falls

French Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek cruise ahead; raging Rublev falls

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Italy's Matteo Arnaldi produced a sensational performance to take out sixth seed Andrey Rublev and reach the last 16 of the French Open on Friday.

PIX: De Minaur shocks Djokovic in United Cup

PIX: De Minaur shocks Djokovic in United Cup

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Novak Djokovic crashed to his first defeat of the season with a stunning 6-4, 6-4 loss to Alex de Minaur.

Tsitsipas eyes boyhood dream of Grand Slam title

Tsitsipas eyes boyhood dream of Grand Slam title

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Stefanos Tsitsipas moved into the Australian Open final on Friday, taking a step towards becoming the first Greek world number on.