European football champions, Greece, face major challenge to uphold title, says The Guardian.
Schoolkids revive ancient Greek culture with sheets and theatre masks. And have lots of fun, says Newsleader.com.
Moldova and Greece sign a tourism cooperation, to strengthen ties, increase tourism education and investment, says Travel Daily News.
A fisherman finds Aphrodite’s love den, says The Scotsman.com.
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October 20, 2006
Fact: Quick update
October 20, 2006
Fact: Ancient Greek jokes still funny
Boston.com reports that the Franklin Performing Arts Company are presenting their version of Aristophanes’ classic comedy The Acharnians. While they’ve called it “Abrumpo’s Peace” the features the age-old silliness, slapstick, and “a slew of rather unusual togas.”
“It’s one of the oldest comedies still around. It’s nearly 2,500 years old, but it’s still funny,” said Paone [...]
October 20, 2006
Fact: Greek Sport Newspapers
The Contra.gr pressroom gives a daily rundown of the Greek sport newspapers, headlines, first pages. Greek football (soccer) season has well and truly begun and the two arch-rivals Panathinaikos and Olympiakos are having to deal with their own past mistakes and gains. Panathinakos begins with a new coach, the Spaniard Victor Munoz. “The 49-year-old former [...]
