Darwin embraces Greece at GleNTi 2025
The aroma of grilled meats and the sound of bouzouki music filled the Darwin Esplanade as an estimated 40,000 people gathered over the weekend for the much-anticipated return of the Darwin GleNTi Festival — Darwin
Australia marks 25th anniversary of East Timor service
Today marks 25 years since Australian troops were first deployed to Timor-Leste. Around 5,500 Australian service personnel were sent to Timor-Leste in 1999, the largest deployment of Australian troops since the Vietnam War, after the
Experts predict no interest rate relief until 2025
Stressed homeowners will have to wait until next year for mortgage relief, according to a polled array of experts. Comparison spoke to 42 experts and economists for this month’s RBA Cash Rate Survey, and every
More cash for millions of Australians from today as welfare payments rise
More than five million people will have more cash in their pockets from today as welfare payments receive an indexation boost. Age and disability pensions, rent assistance, carer payments, and JobSeeker payments all increase from
Thousands Rally in Melbourne for CFMEU Support Amidst Crackdown
Thousands of tradies and union members rallied in Melbourne’s CBD on Wednesday in support of the CFMEU, with a key union leader praising John Setka as an exemplary leader. Thousands Rally in Melbourne for CFMEU
Nearly $18 billion in lost or unclaimed super, tax office says
Almost $18 billion in lost and unclaimed super is waiting for Australians to pick it up. The Australian Taxation Office is urging people to check whether any of the current $17.8 billion pool belongs to
Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek Genocides to be Included in NSW School Curriculum
In a landmark decision, the New South Wales (NSW) Education Standards Authority (NESA) has finalized its History Syllabus for Years 7 to 10, incorporating a mandatory study of Australia’s humanitarian efforts during World War I.
Tensions flare with Libya over offshore licensing south of Crete
An unexpected complication has emerged ahead of Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis’ planned visit to Libya, where he was due to hold meetings in both Tripoli and Benghazi. Tensions flare with Libya over offshore licensing south of Crete when the interim Libyan government issued a sharp statement accusing Greece of
Staramaki: Straws made of wheat, innovation made in Greece
One hundred thousands unique straws made of wheat. The first large quantity of eco-friendly straws, “staramaki” has been produced in the last few days by a Social Cooperative Enterprise (Koinsep) in Kilkis, northern Greece. Producers
Carnival in Naoussa: The unique tradition with ancient Greek roots
Greece is a country where the annual Carnival season is closely linked to its rich and very ancient folklore tradition. Dozens of beloved local festivities take place each late Winter across the entire country. However,
Cypriot student aims at breaking Guinness World Record for solving Rubik’s cube
Michael Eleftheriades is a 17-year old student from Cyprus who aims to break a Guinness World Record for solving the Rubik’s cube while being upside down in the fastest time. Eleftheriades has managed to win
UN to post EEZ maps of Libya, Turkey deal
Athens is bracing for the United Nations’ Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea to post the geographical coordinates outlined in the maritime border agreement signed by Turkey and the Tripoli-based government
Thessaloniki’s Diocese ordinates the city’s first Ugandan Deacon
Father George (Georgios) was ordained a Deacon by Thessaloniki’s bishop Anthimos recently, the first Ugandan Deacon in the known history of the city’s Diocese. Father George came from the African state of Uganda and went
Greece – the clearance sale of military bases to the United States
The United States have profited cleverly from Greece’s financial problems in order to force them to sign a contract which would enable the USA to block the ocean passage from the Black Sea to Russia.
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 subsidence crater forms when an explosion underground causes
Lawmakers to Trump: Turkey threatens Greece and Cyprus, action urged against Erdoğan
A group of U.S. lawmakers have expressed deep concern over Turkey’s ongoing aggressive behaviour both within and beyond its borders. In a detailed letter, they urge former President Donald Trump to confront Turkish President Recep
Pope Leo XIV: A New Chapter in the History of the Catholic Church
In a landmark moment for the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old Chicago native, has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American to ascend to the papacy. The announcement
Turkey: A Religious Backlash?
A 2018 survey revealed that, over the previous decade, there had been a 4% decline — from 55% to 51% — in the number of people in Turkey identifying as “religious,” accompanied by a rise
Moscow initiates ‘Plan B’ countdown: Kyiv could fall within 60 days
There are growing indications that something significant is shifting on the frontlines. Increasingly, reports suggest that Moscow is preparing to activate a so-called “Plan B” – Moscow initiates ‘Plan B’ countdown: Kyiv could fall within
Attack on Thrace and the Aegean planned by Islamist Erdoğan
Nordic Monitor unveils full invasion plan against Greece – How US and French presence has derailed the offensive. An Attack on Thrace and the Aegean was planned by Islamist Erdoğan. Turkey’s emergency war plans against
One of the Kashmir shooters was a former paratrooper of the Pakistan Army’s Special Services
The Pahalgam attack in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22, 2025, resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians, including 24 Indian tourists, one Nepali national, and a local guide. The assailants, identified as members of the
