Ex-MEP appointed as new EU envoy
By Martin Banks The appointment of a former MEP as EU Special Envoy for the Promotion of Freedom of Religion or Belief outside the European Union has been widely welcomed.
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March 26, 2026 EC chief hails “mateship” with Australia
By Martin Banks A new trade deal between the EU and Australia has been hailed as an “important” step towards strengthening economic ties between the two sides.
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March 24, 2026 Kalamata Society of Melbourne celebrates liberation anniversary with dinner dance
The Society of Kalamata 23 March in Melbourne held a successful dinner dance on Saturday, March 21 at Vogue Ballroom.
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March 17, 2026 Dozens killed after Afghanistan rehab centre struck
Dozens of people are feared dead or injured at a drug treatment centre in Afghanistan’s capital after an air strike that the Taliban government blamed on Pakistan.
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March 17, 2026 Pan-Macedonian Association of Melbourne re-elects leadership at AGM
The Pan-Macedonian Association of Melbourne and Victoria held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, 15 March 2026, with a strong attendance of members and a constructive and positive atmosphere throughout the proceedings.
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March 14, 2026 Greek National Day Parade returns to Melbourne’s Shrine precinct for second year
The Victorian Council for Greek National Day has announced that, for a second consecutive year, the annual Greek National Day Parade will return to a location within full view of the Shrine of Remembrance.
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March 9, 2026 Australian Embassy in Athens marks IWD 2026 with Greek women leaders
The Australian Embassy in Athens, Greece marked International Women’s Day by hosting a gathering of prominent Greek women whose work spans public life, business, academia and civil society.
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March 5, 2026 Pan Macedonian Association thanks Moomba Festival over Star of Vergina decision
The Pan Macedonian Association of Melbourne and Victoria has thanked organisers of Melbourne’s Moomba Festival for what it described as a “sensitive and responsible decision” not to allow the misuse of the historic Star of Vergina.
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March 1, 2026 Souda Bay base on heightened alert, restricted access
The Souda Bay base has been placed on heightened alert and access to non-authorized personnel has been suspended following Iran’s threat to strike US installations in retaliation for attacks on its territory.
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February 26, 2026 US and Iran hold talks seen as crucial to prevent conflict
US and Iranian officials have met in Geneva for a third round of indirect talks seen as crucial to averting conflict, with President Donald Trump threatening to strike Iran if a nuclear deal is not reached.
