Investigations into alleged tax fraud at Pizza Fan and Horiatiko point to multimillion-euro losses, while the 'basketgate' probe examines suspected match-fixing in Greek basketball

Angelos Papanikolaou says the federation’s new leadership aims to restore stability to Greek basketball, with in-person elections scheduled for December 20 and concerns over funding and the national team’s travel arrangements.

The Hellenic Basketball Federation is moving toward early elections following Vangelis Liolios’ resignation amid a match-fixing scandal. Angelos Papanikolaou has taken over as president, but a new leadership is expected to be elected in December.

Vangelis Liolios was ordered into pretrial detention after denying any involvement in alleged match-fixing, as the investigation continues and authorities prepare to question additional suspects.

Rapid developments in the match-fixing case as Vangelis Liolios steps away from the Hellenic Basketball Federation and from basketball

Parents allege refereeing decisions determined a secondary school semifinal played on Cyprus, while a wider investigation raises questions about suspected match manipulation and the use of sports achievements in university admissions

Basketball legend Panagiotis Giannakis will back the prosecution as witness testimony details alleged bribes paid to referees

A referee, the president of Greece’s basketball federation and four other figures face felony allegations over suspected bribery and match manipulation

Messages, witness accounts and alleged payments feature in the probe involving EOK president Vangelis Liolios, as the Sports Ministry suspends federation funding and orders financial audits

The president of Greece’s basketball federation and five other defendants have been granted extensions to prepare their defense in an investigation into match-fixing and bribery. They are scheduled to appear before an investigating judge between October 23 and 26.

Greek Basketball Federation President Vangelis Liolios and five others are due to appear before an investigating judge after their arrests in a probe into alleged match-fixing spanning competitions from youth leagues to the top division between 2016 and 2026

A possible pretrial detention of the Hellenic Basketball Federation president has raised questions about the legal consequences and procedures for replacing its leadership. What the law provides for disqualification, removal from office and election of a new president

Authorities are investigating a serious match-fixing allegation involving pro basketball. Those directly implicated in the case include federation President Vangelis Liolios, members of its board, referees and a former player; the federation issued a statement

The six people at the centre of the case include federation president Vangelis Liolios, referees and basketball officials, as authorities investigate alleged bribery and match-fixing

The case that has sent shock waves through Greek basketball has now crossed the country’s borders, with leading European and international sports media giving extensive coverage to the developments

Federation President Vangelis Liolios and several referees have been detained as investigators examine about 50 games allegedly fixed between 2016 and 2026, with nearly €800,000 reportedly found in the possession of one suspect

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A 28-year-old American basketball player competing in Greece’s second-tier Elite League was arrested after driving his car onto active railway tracks in central Athens while under the influence of alcohol, Greek police said. The incident occurred at the intersection of Konstantinoupoleos Avenue and Iera Odos in Athens, where the driver entered the railway lines and […]

From singalongs to showers of flowers — and even a celebratory cigar or two — the team gave fans unforgettable moments that captured the spirit of Greek pride.