May 01, 2026

No more patrons: Israel, Greece and Cyprus must build power beyond Washington

Why the Eastern Mediterranean needs a Lisbon 2.0 doctrine before Turkey, Russia and American uncertainty redraw Europe’s security map. No more patrons: Israel, Greece and Cyprus must build power beyond Washington. Israel, Greece and Cyprus have reached that moment. Greece has faced…

1 May, 2026

Military warship S- or F-class numbered F452 sailing in the Bosphorus with the Istanbul skyline and Hagia Sophia in the background at sunset.

WORLD

Greece rejects Turkey’s “Straits” claim, defends Montreux Convention

At a UN Security Council meeting on maritime security, organised by Bahrain, Greece responded to remarks by Turkey’s permanent representative, Ahmet Yıldız, who referred to the “Turkish Straits.” “Turkey is making every effort to ensure the safe and free passage of vessels…

1 May, 2026

WORLD

20 Turks arrested by Israeli commandos west of Crete, a message to Turkey

What Turkish media report: “The Global Flotilla issued a written statement regarding the attack by the Israeli military on the flotilla in international waters. The statement said that 21 vessels belonging to the flotilla are being held by Israeli forces in international…

1 May, 2026

AUSTRALIA

Negative gearing reforms back on agenda as budget pressures mount

Negative gearing has once again returned to the centre of Australia’s housing and tax debate, with the federal government actively considering changes ahead of the May budget. The discussion reflects growing pressure to address housing affordability, intergenerational inequality and long-term fiscal sustainability.…

1 May, 2026

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May 01, 2026

No more patrons: Israel, Greece and Cyprus must build power beyond Washington

Greece rejects Turkey’s “Straits” claim, defends Montreux Convention

20 Turks arrested by Israeli commandos west of Crete, a message to Turkey

Negative gearing reforms back on agenda as budget pressures mount

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