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
Record Drownings at Australian Beaches
Australia has seen a significant rise in drownings at its beaches, with new data revealing a record 150 coastal deaths for the 2023/2024 period. This alarming increase coincides with a growing number of Australians flocking
Positive response to proposed changes on children’s online privacy
In a bid to bolster privacy protections, Australia’s Minister for Justice, Mark Dreyfus, has introduced a proposal for a children’s online privacy code. This initiative aims to impose strict regulations on how personal data of
Government and opposition reach landmark agreement on aged care reforms
Australia’s aged care system is set to undergo major reforms, following a historic agreement between the federal government and the opposition. After months of negotiations, a consensus was finally reached, ensuring the sustainability and quality
69-year-old man died after waiting 4 hours for an ambulance
A 69-year-old man in Melbourne’s east has died after waiting four hours for an ambulance due to severe shortages at Ambulance Victoria. The delays were caused by 50 ambulances being out of service due to
Top engineers call for data and solutions for unsafe water in remote Indigenous communities
An explainer released today on the 17th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) outlines the ongoing challenges to providing
Australia to set a minimum age for social media use
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese yesterday announced a landmark move to establish minimum age requirements for social media use, with the aim of protecting children from the mental and physical health risks associated with these platforms.
Petro-Loukas Chalkias: The great clarinet virtuoso dies at the age of 90
Petro-Loukas Chalkias was the patriarch of the Epirus clarinet, an authentic representative of the musical soul of Epirus, who honoured his homeland and Greece as a whole with his career and artistry. Through his unique music, he brought the sound and richness of Greek tradition to every corner of the
Tempi Tragedy: Plakias’ fury over Mitsotakis’ speech
“I did not bring my children into the world to be sacrificed like Iphigenia.” Tempi Tragedy: Plakias’ fury over Mitsotakis’ speech The speech delivered by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Parliament during the pre-agenda debate
Tempi Tragedy pushes Mitsotakis towards early elections
Public demand for justice, transparency, and accountability in the Tempi Tragedy pushes Mitsotakis towards early elections. Growing louder, public demand is expected to be voiced so powerfully during the upcoming demonstrations that it will be
Australia joins global outcry for Tempi tragedy anniversary
As Greece and Australia prepare for protests on February 28, marking the second anniversary of the tragic train collision in Tempi that claimed 57 lives. Australia joins global outcry for Tempi tragedy anniversary as mounting
Tempi Tragedy: Message of solidarity from the Association of Bereaved Families of the Mati Fire
“We once again express our deepest solidarity to the families of the deceased and the injured, sincerely hoping that the truth will be revealed and justice will be served for the victims, so that the
Musk’s DOGE cancels $25K LGBTQ, refugee funds in Greece
The US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an agency led by Elon Musk tasked with reducing government expenditure. Musk’s DOGE cancels $25K LGBTQ, refugee funds in Greece. Announced on X that it has cancelled a
On the brink: Major powers poised to enter Israel–Iran war
Rumours are circulating that Donald Trump is preparing to authorise the deployment of US forces to join Israel’s campaign against Iran. On the brink: Major powers poised to enter Israel–Iran war. Given the apparent difficulties Israel is facing in the conflict, its leadership and lobbying networks have been frantically pushing
Slovak PM Robert Fico expected to survive; Mainstream media appears to justify assassination attempt
Prime Minister Fico is said to be improving, following reports that he was in surgery due to several gunshot wounds from the Wednesday assassination attempt. Deputy Prime Minister Tomas Taraba has told the BBC he “is
BRICS bet on Blockchain: An amazing “Politics-Free” payment system, by 2024
The BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) have set their sights on a new frontier: BRICS bet on Blockchain: An Amazing “Politics-Free” payment system, by 2024, a blockchain-based payment system designed to
A former analyst at the U.S. CIA says “Ukraine will collapse”
LARRY JOHNSON: A former analyst at the U.S. CIA says “Ukraine will collapse”. I think that’s becoming more certain with each passing day, and the collapse will come sooner rather than later. [And how does
Greek hydrocarbons could power the EU for 50 years, a historic economic boost for Greece
What is the importance of the natural gas fields to the west and southwest of the prefecture of Chania in Crete, Greece? Greek hydrocarbons could power the EU for 50 years, a historic economic boost
By a majority vote, the U.N. passed to give Palestine new power
By a majority vote, the U.N. passed to give Palestine new power thereby endorsing a resolution aiming to grant new “rights and privileges” to a Palestinian state and urged the Security Council to reconsider their
French Government takes a stand against Muslim Brotherhood (At Last)
France’s interior minister, Gérald Darmanin, has declared his intention to “combat the Muslim Brotherhood,” signaling a long-overdue crackdown on the group. According to intelligence reports, the Muslim Brotherhood, advocating for a global caliphate, has seen
