Celebrations, remembrances and joyful exuberance enveloped Germany today, the 20th anniversary of the night the Berlin Wall came down, a momentous event that helped transform Europe and signalled the beginning of the end of communism in Europe.

Twenty years ago tomorrow, they danced on top of the Berlin Wall, feet thudding on the cold concrete, arms raised in victory, hands clasped in friendship and giddy hope.

MILLIONS of Greeks around the world, from New York to Melbourne, erupted in joyful celebration after Greece beat hosts Portugal in the Euro 2004 final on Sunday.