“Mass movement” needed to challenge the Far Right in Europe
By Martin Banks The Left group in the European Parliament has warned it is getting ready for a “fight for the soul of Europe.”
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GREEKS ABROAD 
February 12, 2025 Hellenic Horizons: Greek Festival of Sydney and The Greek Herald to hold IWD event
The Greek Festival of Sydney, in collaboration with The Greek Herald, is proud to present its annual International Women’s Day event, ‘Hellenic Horizons: Greek Women Leading the Path to Progress,’ on Sunday, March 16 at The Grand Roxy in Brighton-Le-Sands, Sydney from 3.30pm. This highly anticipated event will honour the invaluable contributions of multigenerational Hellenic women […]
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ECONOMY
February 12, 2025 Impact of shipping sector on economy
A report by McKinsey & Company, conducted in cooperation with the Hellenic Shipowners’ Association, highlights the central role of Greek-owned shipping in the global and domestic economy.
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HISTORY
February 12, 2025 12 February 2025: This day in history
1700: Great Northern War begins in Northern Europe between Denmark–Norway, Saxony, Russia, and the Swedish Empire 1912: The last Qing Emperor of China, Puyi (age 6), abdicates after losing the support of the Chinese people and thus the “mandate of heaven” 1947: French fashion designer Christian Dior presents his first influential collection, named the “New […]
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WORLD
February 11, 2025 US justice department tells prosecutors to drop NYC mayor’s corruption case
The US justice department has told prosecutors to drop the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, who was appointed by President Donald Trump, instructed federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York to drop all charges on Monday. In a memo, he said the indictment […]
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CYPRUS
February 11, 2025 Ethnically split Cyprus’ rival leaders say they’re ready for UN-led meeting to restart peace talks
The rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus said Monday that they´re ready to take part in a U.N.-led gathering next month that could pave the way to a resumption of formal talks after an eight-year hiatus to resolve one of the world´s most intractable disputes.
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GREEKS ABROAD
February 11, 2025 Brotherhood of Chalkidiki in NSW hosts successful Annual General Meeting
The Brotherhood of Chalkidiki ‘Aristotelis’ of NSW celebrated a milestone event on Sunday, February 9, hosting its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and traditional Vasilopita cutting with record attendance – the highest in at least a decade.
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GEOPOLITICS
February 11, 2025 F-35 window opens again for Turkey
A report from the US Congressional Research Service has raised hopes in Ankara for a possible return to the F-35 program.
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EUROPE
February 11, 2025 Europe awaits the art of Trump’s Ukraine deal
BRUSSELS – It’s crunch time for Ukraine.
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HISTORY
February 11, 2025 11 February 2025: This day in history
660 BC: Traditional date for the foundation of Japan by Emperor Jimmu 1858: First vision of the Virgin Mary to 14-year-old Bernadette of Lourdes, France 1929: Vatican City, the world’s smallest country, is made an enclave of Rome 1975: Margaret Thatcher defeats Edward Heath for leadership of the British Conservative Party 1990: Nelson Mandela is […]
