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By Alex Molina / info@eurohoops.net The FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers second round started this Sunday with the games from groups A to D. Turkey got their second win after defeating Switzerland 60-85. The 2025 Eurobasket silver medalists are now 2-0, like Serbia after defeating Bosnia-Herzegovina.  In Group A, Ukraine and Spain are also tied with a 2-0 record: Ukraine defeated Denmark 88-71 thanks to Oleksand Kovliar’s 28 points and Spain had no problem defeating Georgia 94-61. Greece is leading Group B after jumping to a 2-0 balance thanks to its victory 68-76 against Portugal, which is now 1-1. In the other game of the group, Montenegro defeated Romania 75-80. And in Group D, we have a four-way tie. Great Britain got its first win of the qualifiers after defeating Iceland 84-90...

[Shutterstock] Greece is moving to strengthen the weapons arsenal of its AH‑64 Apache attack helicopters through a planned purchase of new laser‑guided Hellfire missiles under a $64 million agreement with the US. The Hellenic Army Aviation has operated older versions of the Hellfire missile for many years, and officials view the new order as part of a broader decision “to not allow the devaluation of these helicopters,” according to the report. The Army Aviation fleet includes 28 Apaches, 19 of the older and harder‑to‑maintain A‑type and nine of the newer D‑type. The acquisition will be carried out through US Foreign Military Financing, a mechanism available to allied countries. The missiles are among the core weapons for the Apaches, which ...

If the Charlotte Hornets are going to be the team they're looking to be in the future, a lot of that will ultimately come down to how they look with their young talent. The Hornets may have made the right pick by selecting Kon Knueppel, and have some other talent, but now the goal will be focused on putting more talent around some of these guys. The NBA draft is one of the easier ways to do that, with young and cheap talent, and with some first-round picks next year, the Hornets should be in a position to add two guys who can come in and make an impact.When predicting who that might be, Jonathan Wasserman had them with a second pick in the first round at No. 21, predicting them to select Neoklis Avdalas, a shooting guard/small forward out of Virginia Tech.“NBA teams were intrigued enough b...

Home » America Travel News » United States Joins China, Bosnia‑Herzegovina, Greece, Tunisia, Peru, Saudi Arabia and More Countries Getting Ready for Christmas and New Year’s Travel Boom, New December Tourism Trendsetter is Here Published on December 1, 2025By: Tuhin SarkarAs we approach the Christmas and New Year festive season, the United States joins China, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Greece, Tunisia, Peru, and Saudi Arabia, is gearing up for an exciting Christmas and New Year’s travel boom. This surge in tourism will mark a new December tourism trend, with millions of travellers expected to head to these destinations to celebrate the holidays. Now, United States, China, Bosnia‑Herzegovina, Greece, Tunisia, Peru, Saudi Arabia and many countries in Europe become the real trendsetter for Decembe...

The official World Cup Qualifiers appDownload NowMIES (Switzerland) - The third day of action at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers saw two of the continents main powerhouses Türkiye and Greece as well as Ukraine finish off a sweep of the first window.The 16 nations from Groups A to D are playing across the continent while the other 16 teams in the European Qualifiers will finish their opening window on Monday. Daily HighsEfficiency: Oleksandr Kovliar (UKR) - 32 Points: Oleksandr Kovliar (UKR) - 28 Rebounds: Marek Blazevic (LTU) - 13 Assists: Oleksandr Kovliar (UKR) - 11 Steals: Quinn Ellis (GBR) / Travante Williams (POR) - 4 Blocks: Tryggvi Hlinason (ISL) - 3SMART FANTASY LEAGUECreate your team, join a league and challenge your friendsPlay nowTürkiye never threatened...

Home » TOURISM NEWS » Mediterranean Tourism Reshaped: Egypt Smashes Records as Greece Unveils “Winter Wonder” Strategy for 2026 Published on December 1, 2025For decades, the tourism narrative of the Eastern Mediterranean was simple: come for the summer sun, leave before the autumn rain. But as 2025 draws to a close, two of the region’s titans—Egypt and Greece—are proving that the old rules no longer apply. Through a combination of record-breaking infrastructure projects and imaginative thematic experiences, both nations are successfully transforming into 365-day destinations, albeit via very different paths.While Egypt is banking on the monumental allure of the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum and the eternal warmth of the Red Sea, Greece is turning the temperature down, embracing the ...

[Shutterstock] Greece is moving to strengthen the weapons arsenal of its AH‑64 Apache attack helicopters through a planned purchase of new laser‑guided Hellfire missiles under a $64 million agreement with the US. The Hellenic Army Aviation has operated older versions of the Hellfire missile for many years, and officials view the new order as part of a broader decision “to not allow the devaluation of these helicopters,” according to the report. The Army Aviation fleet includes 28 Apaches, 19 of the older and harder‑to‑maintain A‑type and nine of the newer D‑type. The acquisition will be carried out through US Foreign Military Financing, a mechanism available to allied countries. The missiles are among the core weapons for the Apaches, which ...

Greece has officially entered the space arena. On Nov. 28, Greek micro-satellites were successfully launched from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California and are now orbiting the Earth.The launch marks the realization of the “National Micro-Satellite Program,” spearheaded by the Ministry of Digital Governance in collaboration with the Ministry of National Defense. The initiative represents a concrete step toward modernizing the Greek Armed Forces for the new era of defense and technology.Under the program, two operational Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites—ICEYE SAR-1 and SAR-2—are already providing crucial data to support national defense and security efforts. These satellites boast a resolution of up to 25 centimeters and can monitor the Earth...

Home » TOURISM NEWS » Thessaloniki Unveils New Wooden Seafront Deck, Boosting Eco-Tourism, Enhancing its Visitor Experiences and Strengthening Global Tourism Position of Greece Published on November 30, 2025Thessaloniki is getting ready for one of the biggest urban upgrades in recent years, with the creation of a new seafront deck made of wood. The wooden deck will be 1,100 meters long, stretching along the iconic waterfront between the White Tower and the port, and is planned to transform the most photographed stretch in Thessaloniki into a modern, accessible, and sustainable tourism hub. This development is to ensure an improved reception capacity for locals and international visitors alike and would prove to be accommodating for people who want to enjoy the city’s bustling coastal lif...

Artificial intelligence is no longer a concept confined to laboratories or theoretical policy debates. Across the world, nations are investing heavily in AI not only to boost economic growth but also to secure strategic advantage. From compute infrastructure to data governance, from talent retention to public sector modernization, AI is reshaping the levers of national power. It has now been one year since Greece published its Blueprint for AI Transformation, and the timing is significant. A year is long enough to see initial planning and awareness, but short enough that decisive action can still shape the trajectory of the country’s AI development. This piece is written to assess where the Blueprint has positioned Greece, to critically examine the gaps and opportunities that have emerged ...