International Women’s Day 2025
By Martin Banks It is International Women’s Day today (8 March) when the world over acknowledges the vital role played by women in society.
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EUROPE
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WORLD 
March 8, 2025 Syrian security forces accused of executing dozens of Alawites
Syrian security forces are alleged to have executed dozens of people belonging to the Alawite minority in the coastal province of Latakia, according to a war monitoring group. The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said 162 civilians have been killed in “field executions” in the region – a heartland of deposed president Bashir […]
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CYPRUS
March 8, 2025 Cyprus records largest percentage of women in master’s studies in EU
Cyprus had the largest share of women following master’s studies among EU member states in 2022, along with the second largest share of doctorate students, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union.
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GREEKS ABROAD
March 8, 2025 Manta takeover brings Athenian Riviera to Sydney
Manta, the stunning waterfront restaurant at Woolloomooloo Wharf, is set to bring the flavours and atmosphere of the Athenian Riviera to Sydney with an exclusive two-week dining experience featuring acclaimed Greek chef Ntinos Fotinakis.
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GREECE
March 8, 2025 Ferry operators checked for cartel practices
On Wednesday and Thursday, the Competition Commission conducted an unannounced on-site inspection of activities in the coastal shipping sector, in the sector of maritime transport services for passengers, cars and trucks, and at associations of undertakings.
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HEALTH
March 8, 2025 Bulgaria scrambles to cure cancer drug crisis
Bulgaria has announced urgent measures to reduce bureaucratic obstacles to the importation and distribution of essential cancer treatments in an effort to address growing shortages.
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HISTORY
March 8, 2025 8 March 2025: This day in history
1531: King Henry VIII is recognized as the supreme head of the Church in England by the Convocation of Canterbury 1817: The New York Stock Exchange is founded 1867: British North America Act is passed in the House of Commons, serves as Canada’s constitution for more than 100 years 1917: Russian “February Revolution” begins in […]
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WORLD
March 7, 2025 Trump expands exemptions from Canada and Mexico tariffs
US President Donald Trump has signed orders significantly expanding the goods exempted from his new tariffs on Canada and Mexico that were imposed this week. It is the second time in two days that Trump has rolled back his taxes on imports from America’s two biggest trade partners, measures that have raised uncertainty for businesses […]
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CYPRUS
March 7, 2025 Preparations ongoing for informal meeting on Cyprus in March
Preparations ongoing for informal meeting on Cyprus in March, UN spokesperson tells CNA. “We can confirm that preparations are ongoing for an informal meeting on the Cyprus issue on March 17-18 in Geneva,” said the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Stéphane Dujarric, speaking to CNA. “The UN Under Secretary-General, Rosemary DiCarlo, announced during her recent […]
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GREEKS ABROAD
March 7, 2025 Preserving Hellenic heritage in Australia: The birth of ‘Speak Greek in March’
*Comment by the founder and inaugural chair of ‘Speak Greek in March’ (SGM), Mike Zafiropoulos AM on the 10th anniversary of the campaign (2015-2025)
