21 January, 2026

Karystianou draws red lines on Greek–Turkish talks

Targeting Maria Karystianou: How an independent voice became a threat

A wave of political vilification in full motion “Targeting Maria Karystianou at all costs,” on orders of the ‘centre of power’. Targeting Maria Karystianou: How an independent voice became a threat. Over the past few days, Maria Karystianou has been subjected to…

21 January, 2026

WORLD

What the Greenland dispute means for NATO and Europe’s future

As winter tightens its grip on the Northern Hemisphere, the chill has also spread to relations among NATO allies. What the Greenland dispute means for NATO and Europe’s future. Rising tensions over Greenland have exposed deep fractures within the transatlantic alliance, calling…

21 January, 2026

GREECE·WORLD

IDF: Israel to share F-35 experience with Greece, citing Greek mastery at sea

Significant development – IDF spokesperson: “We will share with Greece what we have learned about the F-35s. The Greeks know how to prevail at sea” IDF: Israel to share F-35 experience with Greece, citing Greek mastery at sea. Developments in Iran, growing…

21 January, 2026

COMMUNITY

Our very own Philip Vakos, impresses on MasterChef Greece

The first episode of the 10th season of MasterChef Greece aired on Sunday, 18 January, on Star Channel Greece, as our very own Philip Vakos, impresses on MasterChef Greece. Philip successfully progressing through the audition stage, receiving an apron and officially securing…

21 January, 2026

COMMUNITY

44th annual convention of the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand

The 44th Annual Convention of the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand, proudly hosted by the Cretan Association of Sydney and New South Wales, brought together Cretans from across Australia and New Zealand for four outstanding days of culture, unity and…

21 January, 2026

VICTORIA

Victorian bushfires reignite fears over rising insurance premiums and the future of regional insurability

The catastrophic bushfires that swept through parts of Victoria earlier this month are intensifying concerns that insurance premiums will rise further in regional areas where cover is already unaffordable for many residents. More than 2,600 insurance claims are currently underway after fires…

21 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA

January 26 protests continue an 88-year First Nations legacy of resistance and survival

First Nations people across Australia are preparing to mark January 26 with rallies, marches and cultural events, continuing a protest tradition that stretches back nearly nine decades and predates the modern celebration of Australia Day itself. For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait…

21 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS

Hate speech and extremism laws pass Parliament as three Nationals defy Coalition line

Australia’s Parliament has passed new hate speech and extremism legislation following an early recall prompted by the Bondi terror attack, marking a significant moment for national security lawmaking—and exposing fresh fractures within the Coalition. The legislation, which passed with the support of…

21 January, 2026

COMMUNITY

Florina delegation’s Melbourne visit strengthens diaspora links

The Mayor of Florina, Vasilis Giannakis, and His Eminence Metropolitan Irenaios will extend their official Australian tour to Melbourne as part of a series of community engagements aimed at reinforcing links with the Greek diaspora. The Florina delegation’s Melbourne visit strengthens diaspora…

21 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS

One Nation gains ground as voters turn away from major parties over immigration and crime

Support for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has surged dramatically, with new polling showing the minor party drawing voters away from both Labor and the Coalition amid growing concern over immigration levels, crime and social cohesion. A Freshwater Strategy poll of 1,050 voters,…

21 January, 2026

OPINION

Australia’s counter-terrorism system is stretched — and pretending otherwise is dangerous

The revelation that more than 230 potential terrorists are currently living in Australia under deradicalisation programs should have triggered a national reckoning. Instead, it has produced a familiar mix of political reassurance, bureaucratic language, and an unspoken assumption that the public need not worry.…

21 January, 2026

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January 21, 2026

Targeting Maria Karystianou: How an independent voice became a threat

What the Greenland dispute means for NATO and Europe’s future

IDF: Israel to share F-35 experience with Greece, citing Greek mastery at sea

Our very own Philip Vakos, impresses on MasterChef Greece

44th annual convention of the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand

Victorian bushfires reignite fears over rising insurance premiums and the future of regional insurability

January 26 protests continue an 88-year First Nations legacy of resistance and survival

Hate speech and extremism laws pass Parliament as three Nationals defy Coalition line

Florina delegation’s Melbourne visit strengthens diaspora links

One Nation gains ground as voters turn away from major parties over immigration and crime

Australia’s counter-terrorism system is stretched — and pretending otherwise is dangerous

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