New report highlights “unprecedented” cooperation to counter electoral threats
By Martin Banks The last EU elections showed “the continued vibrancy of our EU democracy,” says a key new report.
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EUROPE
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EUROPE 
June 7, 2025 Ghent Mayor elected to top EU-wide post
By Martin Banks Mathias De Clercq, Mayor of Ghent, has been elected President of Eurocities.
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CYPRUS
June 7, 2025 Cyprus air travel getting big boost
Cyprus has kicked off the long-awaited Phase II expansion of its two main airports, in a bid to improve travel to and from the island.
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HISTORY
June 7, 2025 7 June 2025: This day in history
1494: Treaty of Tordesillas: Spain and Portugal divide the New World along a meridian 370 leagues west of the Cape Verde Islands off the west coast of Africa 1628: English King Charles I ratifies the Petition of Right 1654: Louis XIV is crowned King of France 1753: British Museum is founded by an Act of […]
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EUROPE
June 6, 2025 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 […]
