“Landmark” deal agreed on global shipping
By Martin Banks The European Commission has welcomed a “landmark” deal which aims to cut maritime pollution.
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GREEKS ABROAD 
April 14, 2025 UTS Hellenic Society celebrates 45 years with sold-out anniversary ball
The UTS Hellenic Society marked its 45th anniversary with a sold-out formal ball on Friday, April 4, drawing over 250 guests to Dockside Venues at Cockle Bay Wharf. The milestone event celebrated the society’s enduring legacy with live Greek music, dancing, a three-course dinner, and a tribute to its history. Established in 1980, UTS Hellenic is the […]
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TOURISM
April 14, 2025 Easter in the mystical castle of Monemvasia
On one side, the sea; on the other, towering cliffs; and around you, the ancient walls of Monemvasia – the castle town has a distinctive mystical aura year-round, but during Easter the atmosphere becomes particularly solemn and reverent. The narrow alleyways become the setting for the Epitaphios (Good Friday bier) procession, flickering candlelight fills the […]
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EUROPE
April 14, 2025 EU member states agree first wave of retaliatory tariffs
After several weeks of consultations between member states, EU Commission and industries, the EU adopted retaliatory measures on Wednesday against US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium.
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HISTORY
April 14, 2025 14 April 2025: This day in history
1865: US President Abraham Lincoln is shot in the head by John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theatre in Washington; he dies a day later 1912: RMS Titanic, the world’s largest ocean liner, hits an iceberg at 11:40pm off Newfoundland and sinks in the early hours of April 15 1914: Dr. Harry Plotz isolates the bacteria […]
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WORLD
April 13, 2025 Gaza hospital hit by Israeli strike, Hamas-run health ministry says
An Israeli air strike has destroyed part of a hospital in Gaza City, the territory’s Hamas-run health ministry has said. Witnesses said the strike destroyed the intensive care and surgery departments of Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital, the main medical facility in Gaza City. Video posted online appeared to show huge flames and smoke rising from the […]
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CYPRUS
April 13, 2025 Cyprus airports record increase in passengers traffic in March
Larnaca and Paphos airports in Cyprus welcomed 707,304 passengers during March, recording an increase of 5.91% compared to 2024, the Transport Ministry announced on Tuesday.
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GREEKS ABROAD
April 13, 2025 VCE educational seminar on migration held at the GCM schools
On Wednesday, April 9 — right in the middle of school holidays — the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) Schools hosted an educational seminar for Year 12 (VCE) students, focused on the theme of migration.
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ENVIRONMENT
April 13, 2025 Elafonisos Eco Week kicks off on Monday
The annual Elafonisos Eco Week will be held on Monday through Wednesday on the beautiful island off the southeastern coast of the Peloponnese.
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EUROPE
April 13, 2025 UK defence industry calls for quick security pact with Brussels to access EU money
One instrument the Commission has proposed to ramp up defence spending across the EU, worth €150 billion, would largely exclude British suppliers.
