Former CBA executive Christopher James McCann’s final days after Child Procurement charge
Christopher James McCann, a former senior executive at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), was found dead just 48 hours after being charged with attempting to procure an underage girl for a sexual act. The
Albanese: American tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium is “entirely unjustified”
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has strongly condemned the United States’ decision to impose tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium, calling it “entirely unjustified.” Albanese: American tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium are “entirely unjustified”. Despite
Victoria’s 30-Year Infrastructure Plan: Housing, Transport, and Safer Streets
Infrastructure Victoria has unveiled an ambitious 30-year blueprint to address the state’s growing infrastructure needs. The plan includes $75 billion in new spending, with expected economic benefits of $155 billion, focusing on public transport expansions,
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
Australia to euthanize 90 whales stranded in Tasmania
Australian authorities have made the difficult decision to euthanize 90 whales that were stranded on the shores of Tasmania after failed attempts to return them to the water. A total of 157 pilot whales became
Australia: Underwater structure taller than the Empire State Building discovered
Scientists exploring the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia have uncovered a massive new reef that rises 500 meters from the seafloor. This colossal underwater structure surpasses the height of some of the
RBA announces quarter-point reduction in cash rate to 4.1%
The Reserve Bank has announced a quarter-point reduction in the cash rate to 4.1%. The decision is a sign the RBA believes inflation is being tamed, and there is room to ease pressure on mortgaged
Greece braces for a long heatwave
As the summer progresses, Greece is preparing for one of the most intense heatwaves of the year, expected to sweep across the country next week. Meteorologists predict that temperatures will exceed 40°C, with certain areas reaching as high as 45°C. The heatwave will not only affect daytime temperatures but will
Maria Kakali: The Mayor who got re-elected with 100% of the votes
While local leaders struggled to beat their competitors and some will have to go to a second round of elections next Sunday, one mayor managed to be elected with 100% of the votes. 32-year-old Maria
Greece turns a page
Greeks sent a clear and resounding message with their vote in Sunday’s European Parliament and local elections. They denounced the SYRIZA government and the PM personally as he shouldered the entire weight of the European
Elderly member of Greek minority found murdered on Turkish island of Imvros
An elderly Greek man was found dead and tortured on the Turkish island of Imvros that is home of a small Greek community. 86-year-old Zafiris Ignaris (Piyanari) was found on Monday night. He was tied
Barnier: EU ready to respond to Turkish provocations
Michel Barnier, the European Union’s chief negotiator for Brexit, reiterated on Monday EU readiness to respond accordingly in case Turkey carries out illegal hydrocarbon drilling activities, noting that the EU stands clearly behind Cyprus. Barnier,
Ceremonies for the 100th Anniversary of the Pontic Genocide Culminate at the Turkish Consulate
The ceremonies for the Commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Pontian Greeks’ genocide on Sunday culminated at the Turkish Consulate with Pontic associations delivering a resolution. The ceremonies, that were organized by the Pan-Pontian
100 Years of Silence
Pontus (“sea” in Greek),is an historical Greek designation for a region on the southern coast of the Black Sea, located in modern-day northeastern Anatolia, Turkey. The name was applied to the coastal region and its
Company launches Investigation after Kiss Cam scandal
The company Astronomer has officially launched an internal investigation following the scandal involving an alleged illicit “corporate” couple on the Kiss Cam during a Coldplay concert. The potential extramarital affair between the company’s CEO, Andy Byron, and Head of Human Resources, Kristin Cambot, which was seemingly exposed publicly through a
The American Empire Is Very Much Over Already
The Saker interviews Dimitry Orlov “I think that the American empire is very much over already, but it hasn’t been put to any sort of serious stress test yet, and so nobody realizes that this
Paul Craig Roberts Western culture has died a politically correct death
Universities in the 20th century were dedi-cated to the advancement of knowledge. Scholarship and research were pursued, and diverse opinions were exchanged and argued in the “marketplace of ideas.” This is no longer the case.
The new Grand Strategy of the United States
It is commonly believed in the United States that the country has no Grand Strategy since the end of the Cold War. A Grand Strategy is a vision of the world that one seeks to
2,300 Year old Greek Necropolis found in Bari, South Italy
Bari, the capitol of south Italy’s Puglia region was one of the many coastal city states of Magna Greacia (‘Great Greece’) settled by the Greeks from the 8th century BC. The enduring legacy of Greek
‘We are building a European Defense Union
The following interview with German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen. Germany and France lead the way for the European Defense Fund. Is it spurred by Britain’s decision to leave the European Union and the
Turkey claims airspace violations in the Aegean are “legal”
Turkey has claimed that airspace violations in the Aegean are “legal” and “no threat to Greece.” Calling Turkish flights over Aegean “a threat” is incompatible to good neighborly ties, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in
