Mixed reaction to EU’s oceans plans
By Martin Banks The European Commission has unveiled its European Ocean Pact but the package has met with a mixed response.
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GREEKS ABROAD 
June 6, 2025 A Belgian winery is “spreading its wings” and releasing three new vintages for 2025.
By Martin Banks The Mont des Anges vineyard, located at Mons, is named after a local legend: mythical angels supposedly helped the British army defeat German troops in a local battle in1914.
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ECONOMY
June 6, 2025 Greek startups abroad shine
Greek-owned startups abroad have secured funding almost $1.5 billion since the beginning of the year, with most investors directing their funds to artificial intelligence companies.
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HISTORY
June 6, 2025 7 June 2025: This day in history
1523: Gustav Vasa is elected King of Sweden, marking the end of the Kalmar Union 1716: French transport the first African slaves to Louisiana 1916: The death of Yuan Shikai, ruler of much of China since 1912, causes central government to virtually collapse in the face of pressure from warlords, and from political reformers including […]
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ECONOMY
June 5, 2025 To save the Single Market, bring back Delors’ 1992 playbook
By Giles Merritt Most people familiar with EU affairs know the single market is a myth. Hailed as the bedrock of the European Union, it was never completed and is now crumbling. Saving it is vital but difficult. The Commission has just announced a new single market ‘strategy’, although it remains to be seen how […]
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GREEKS ABROAD
June 5, 2025 Canberra Hellenic Dancers: Keeping Greek culture alive one step at a time
If you’re a Greek Australian who’s grown up in Canberra, you’re probably familiar with the Canberra Hellenic Dancers (CHD). The Greek dance organisation is unique to Canberra, as it is the only one in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), and offers both traditional and modern Greek dance classes for children and adults. With 11 different […]
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GEOPOLITICS
June 5, 2025 Turkey to press allies for access to EU defense funds
Turkey will press European allies which plan to sharply ramp up their defense spending to ease restrictions that now require most of that money to be spent in the EU, Defense Minister Yasar Guler told Reuters on Wednesday ahead of a NATO meeting.
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HISTORY
June 5, 2025 5 June 2025: This day in history
1873: Sultan Bargash bin Said under British pressure closes the infamous slave market of Zanzibar in modern day Tanzania 1947: US Secretary of State George Marshall outlines the “Marshall Plan” to rebuild Western Europe 1963: State of siege proclaimed in Iran, Ayatollah Khomeini arrested 1967: Six-Day War begins between Israel and the neighboring Arab states […]
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EUROPE
June 4, 2025 In praise of Belgium’s growing influence on world wine sector
By Martin Banks Belgian viticulture continues to grow.
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CYPRUS
June 4, 2025 Nikos Anastasiou elected new EDEK leader
Nicos Anastasiou was elected on Sunday as the new President of Socialist Party EDEK, promising to place his attention on the country’s youth and estranged members of the party.
