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NATO Leaders gather in the Hague: 5% defence target, summit diplomacy, and speculation over a Mitsotakis-Erdogan chat

Today marks the beginning of a pivotal NATO summit in The Hague, with 32 leaders in attendance and a critical agenda ahead. At the heart of the discussions is a push led by US President Donald Trump to raise defence spending commitments…

25 June, 2025

COMMUNITY

HACCI National Federation Virtual Forum 2025

Strengthening Greek-Australian Trade and Investment Ties with Key Sector Opportunities and New Bilateral Initiatives More than 50 business leaders, diplomats, and representatives from chambers of commerce across Greece and Australia convened online for a landmark high-level virtual forum hosted by the Hellenic…

25 June, 2025

SPORTS

‘The ball bounces like a rabbit’ – Luis Enrique slams club world cup pitches

The pitches at the Club World Cup in the United States have come under fire, with Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique voicing his frustration over the quality of the playing surfaces following his side’s 2–0 win over the Seattle Sounders at Lumen…

25 June, 2025

GREECE

Wildfire disaster in Chios: Tens of thousands of acres burned as blaze continues to rage

Chios is currently experiencing one of the most severe environmental disasters in recent Greek history. For the third consecutive day, an uncontrollable wildfire has scorched vast swathes of the island, with more than 30,000 hectares destroyed by Tuesday evening and large active…

25 June, 2025

CYPRUS·WORLD

EU reclaims role in Cyprus talks: Strategic Greece–Cyprus–Israel alliance challenges Turkey

The European Union is stepping up its involvement in resolving the long-standing Cyprus conflict, with its special envoy Johannes Hahn holding his first official meeting with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. This move signals Brussels’ renewed commitment to facilitating UN-led negotiations and using…

25 June, 2025

AUSTRALIA

No panic at the pump: Fuel prices hold steady despite Iran-Israel ceasefire

Despite recent tensions in the Middle East and fears of a global oil shock, fuel prices across Australia have remained surprisingly steady. The ceasefire between Iran and Israel — announced after a series of intense missile exchanges and U.S. airstrikes on Iranian…

25 June, 2025

COMMUNITY

A proud Greek-Australian story: Bill Skandalakis’s RAAF Veteran, a legacy of commitment

Vasilious “Bill” Skandalakis, 55, was born in Sydney in 1969 and is of proud Greek heritage. Like many of his generation, Bill is always busy, and it isn’t just work. He is deeply involved in the Greek community and charitable organisations, such…

25 June, 2025

WORLD

Hope for US-Iran nuclear talks after ceasefire as Trump scolds both sides

Following a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel, Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, has confirmed that preliminary discussions have already begun between the US and Iran to resume nuclear negotiations. “The conversations are promising. We’re hopeful,” Mr…

25 June, 2025

POLITICS·VICTORIA

‘Disturbing’ changes to spending oversight spark backlash against Victorian government

The Allan government in Victoria is facing mounting criticism over proposed changes to financial accountability rules, with the state opposition warning the reforms dangerously undermine transparency in government spending. The changes come at a time when Victoria’s public debt is projected to…

25 June, 2025

OPINION·WORLD

The next Tehran is in Ankara: Turkey’s nuclear shadow and Greece’s strategic burden

The U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites—Natanz, Isfahan, Fordow—weren’t just military actions. They were a message: the era of tolerating authoritarian nuclear ambitions is over. Iran’s program was crippled in hours. But as the dust settles in the Iranian desert, another, quieter threat…

25 June, 2025

SPORTS

Emmanouil Karalis: Second with a jump of 5.92m at the Ostrava meeting

Emmanouil Karalis put in an outstanding performance at the Ostrava meeting, taking second place in the pole vault with a best attempt of 5.92 metres. Emmanouil Karalis: Second with a jump of 5.92m at the Ostrava meeting, a performance that confirms his…

25 June, 2025

WORLD

Crater of deception: Satellite images show Iran strike missed its target

What satellite imagery before and after the US strike reveals is not a classic blast crater, but a subsidence crater—a subtle depression caused by an underground collapse. This is the Crater of Deception: Satellite images show Iran’s strike missed its target. A…

23 June, 2025

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NATO Leaders gather in the Hague: 5% defence target, summit diplomacy, and speculation over a Mitsotakis-Erdogan chat

HACCI National Federation Virtual Forum 2025

‘The ball bounces like a rabbit’ – Luis Enrique slams club world cup pitches

Wildfire disaster in Chios: Tens of thousands of acres burned as blaze continues to rage

EU reclaims role in Cyprus talks: Strategic Greece–Cyprus–Israel alliance challenges Turkey

No panic at the pump: Fuel prices hold steady despite Iran-Israel ceasefire

A proud Greek-Australian story: Bill Skandalakis’s RAAF Veteran, a legacy of commitment

Hope for US-Iran nuclear talks after ceasefire as Trump scolds both sides

‘Disturbing’ changes to spending oversight spark backlash against Victorian government

The next Tehran is in Ankara: Turkey’s nuclear shadow and Greece’s strategic burden

Emmanouil Karalis: Second with a jump of 5.92m at the Ostrava meeting

Crater of deception: Satellite images show Iran strike missed its target

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