Australia deploys Wedgetail surveillance aircraft to Gulf as Iran conflict escalates
Australia will deploy a Royal Australian Air Force surveillance aircraft to the Middle East after a request from the United Arab Emirates, as regional tensions escalate amid Iranian attacks involving drones and rockets. Prime Minister
The 3XY RADIO HELLAS RADIOTHON FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE ATTIKA FIRES, THE COMPLETE STORY
The fires which took place in Mati, Attica Greece, on the 23rd of July, destroyed a beautiful part of Greece – bringing grief, heartache and devastation to so many people. The effects of this tragedy,
Govt to boost end-of-year liquidity via one-off welfare bonus, returning some pay cuts, covering arrears; GDP target eyed
The Tsipras government is reportedly banking on four initiatives over the last two months of 2018 to boost liquidity in Greece’s still feeble markets, and by extension, to raise end-of-year private consumption and guarantee that
Postal voting approved for Greeks abroad
Greek citizens living abroad will now be able to participate in national elections through postal voting, after Parliament approved the relevant provisions of the Ministry of Interior’s bill with over 200 votes in favor. The legislation covers Articles 13 to 25, which deal specifically with postal voting, receiving 201 votes
Dendias’ stark message on war casualties alarms Europe
A storm has erupted in recent days over Defence Minister Nikos Dendias’ deeply unsettling comments about a supposed shift in Europe’s “culture of sacrifice”. Dendias’ stark message on war casualties alarms Europe and Greece. In
Mitsotakis calls for return of Parthenon Marbles, highlights tourism strategy
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has reaffirmed Greece’s long-standing position that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to the Acropolis Museum, describing the issue as “highly complex” and noting that progress in negotiations with the British
Over 23,000 protesters marked the 52nd anniversary of Polytechnic Uprising
Over 23,000 people participated in peaceful demonstrations across Greece yesterday to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of the Athens Polytechnic Uprising. Large gatherings were also reported in Thessaloniki, Patras, Larissa, and other major cities. The central
Greece’s early loan repayment brings unexpected benefit to France, says Le Monde
Greece’s decision to repay early a €1.1 billion loan to France has been described as an “unexpected benefit” for French public finances, according to the French newspaper Le Monde. The loan, originally contracted in the
Zelensky signals new energy agreement ahead of today’s Athens visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Kyiv and Athens are preparing a new bilateral agreement in the energy sector, ahead of his official visit to the Greek capital today, Sunday, 16 November. In a
Kimberly Guilfoyle: Greece to become energy hub to counter Russian and Chinese interests
Kimberly Guilfoyle, the new U.S. ambassador to Greece, gave her first Greek television interview on ANT1, highlighting Greece’s emerging role as a regional energy hub and its strategic importance in countering Russian and Chinese influence.
Australia deploys Wedgetail surveillance aircraft to Gulf as Iran conflict escalates
Australia will deploy a Royal Australian Air Force surveillance aircraft to the Middle East after a request from the United Arab Emirates, as regional tensions escalate amid Iranian attacks involving drones and rockets. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that an RAAF E-7A Wedgetail airborne early-warning and control aircraft will be
Anthony Albanese praises EU for following Australia’s lead on social media restrictions for children
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the European Commission’s decision to follow Australia’s lead in implementing strict social media restrictions for children under 16. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the creation
Brazil: Former President Jair Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 Years for 2022 coup attempt
Brazil’s Supreme Court on Thursday handed down a 27-year prison sentence to former president Jair Bolsonaro after finding him guilty of orchestrating a coup attempt following his 2022 electoral defeat by Luiz Inácio Lula da
UN Security Council condemns September 9 attacks in Qatar
The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the September 9 attacks in Doha, emphasizing the importance of maintaining stability in the Gulf region. In their official statement, Council members expressed “deep sorrow” for the
Awkward Moment for Anthony Albanese at Pacific Summit – $100 Million Pledge to Climate Fund
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese found himself in an awkward situation during the Pacific Islands Forum in the Solomon Islands when he arrived wearing the wrong shirt. Instead of the navy-blue shirt worn by the
Qatar threatens response after Israeli attack, Netanyahu “kills all hope” for Gaza hostages
Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, condemned Israel’s recent attack in Doha, saying it destroyed all hope for hostages remaining in Gaza. He warned that Qatar would respond in coordination
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk killed in Utah University shooting amid confusion over suspect
Shock reverberates across the United States after conservative activist and ally of President Donald Trump, Charlie Kirk, was shot during an event at Utah Valley University and later died in hospital. The incident occurred around
