Millions of Australians face financial hardship in retirement, new reports warn
A growing number of Australians are increasingly concerned about their ability to maintain financial security in retirement. Millions of Australians face financial hardship in retirement, new reports warn, with recent studies revealing a significant gap
Police under fire for failing to warn women about released violent partners
Victoria Police is facing fierce criticism after admitting it does not have the resources to warn women when their violent former partners are released from jail. The decision came despite a recommendation from State Coroner
Moira Deeming referred to IBAC over alleged preselection bribe offer
Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming has been referred to the state’s anti-corruption body, IBAC, following explosive allegations she offered to withdraw bankruptcy proceedings against former Liberal leader John Pesutto in exchange for guaranteed preselection for
RBA rate cuts could add $141,000 to property prices by 2026
Australian home prices are poised to rise by as much as 12 per cent—equating to an extra $141,000 on the median house price in the capital cities—if the Reserve Bank of Australia cuts the cash rate
Costeen Hatzi sends heartfelt message to Nick Kyrgios after breakup
Influencer and entrepreneur Costeen Hatzi has opened up publicly for the first time since her high-profile breakup with Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios, offering a message of kindness and reflection amid their split. Costeen Hatzi
Albanese demands ‘Respect’ in first post-election press conference
In his first press conference since winning re-election, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese projected a new, assertive tone, calling for “respect” from both the media and political peers, and signalling a shift in his leadership style.
Protect the Truth: How to identify false information in elections
Australia’s electoral system is one of the most reliable in the world, and every voter has a role to play in protecting it. You may encounter false or misleading information about the electoral process. It
Albanian Foreign Ministry issues provocative map encompassing Greek territory
“Good neighbourly relations are not just rhetorical niceties. They are practices based on the principles of reciprocity, mutual respect, and a shared understanding of international law. Albanian Foreign Ministry issues provocative map encompassing Greek territory. The recent publication in the official magazine of Albania’s Ministry of Defence, which depicts Greek
Eastern Thrace: April 6 1914, the First Phase of the Greek Genocide
The Greek Genocide began in the region of Eastern Thrace, otherwise known today as European Turkey or Turkish Thrace. At a global conference of Thracian Greeks at Didymóteicho in June 2006, April 6 was assigned
Spoon Sweets – A Traditional Greek Dessert
“Glyka tou Koutaliou” or a sweet spoonful of Greek hospitality would best describe the most ubiquitous dessert in Greece and Cyprus. Served on ornate crystal plates with a spoon, of course, and some cold water,
Why I joined the demonstrations spurred by the rail disaster
Because although taking to the streets to express your grief, your anger and your questions may not bring back the young faces you saw in the photos that were published when devastated relatives were seeking
Evagoras Pallikarides a young Cypriot freedom fighter
This week 65 Years ago the English Queen awarded a belated posthumous medal to a young British soldier killed in Cyprus in 1956. He was just 19 and died when a bomb exploded the news
Sir George William Rendel (British Diplomat). A memorandum detailing atrocities committed during the Greek Genocide by the Turks
Sir George William Rendel (1889-1979) was a British diplomat who wrote a 7-page memorandum detailing atrocities committed during the Greek Genocide. Rendel was educated at Queen’s College, Oxford and in 1913 joined the British Diplomatic Service.
Biden is half right on Eastern Mediterranean arms sales
The Biden administration reportedly will ask Congress to approve a $20 billion sale of F-16s to Turkey , coupled with a separate sale of F-35 fighters to Greece . The White House is half right:
Europe’s century of humiliation: How the EU just gave the US everything & got nothing in return
If Europeans were truly paying attention — or more importantly, if they were being told the truth by their own media and political leadership — they would be nothing short of appalled by the so-called “deal” that has just been agreed. This is Europe’s century of humiliation: How the EU
Turkish occupying troops advance positions in Cyprus
The Cypriot government announced on Friday that it is working in cooperation with the UN peacekeeping force to resolve tensions following an advance of the Turkish army inside Cyprus. Cyprus State radio (CyBC) said the
Greece blasts BBC for report on non existant “Oppressed Macedonian Minority”
Greece’s Ambassador to the UK, Dimitris Karamitsos-Tziras, send a letter of complaint to the BBC on Monday, following a report which spoke of the existence of a “Macedonian minority” in the country. Karamitsos-Tziras said the
Saker interview with Michael Hudson on Venezuela
There is a great deal of controversy about the true shape of the Venezuelan economy and whether Hugo Chavez’ and Nicholas Maduro’s reform and policies were crucial for the people of Venezuela or whether they
Council of Europe condemns Sharia councils in UK for contradicting Human Rights
Sharia Law is a legal system which regulates the lives of devout Muslims and is based on religious precepts and the text of the Quran. The exact number of Sharia councils operating in England and
Venezuela – The U.S. game plan for ‘Regime Change’ and how to respond to it
Yesterday the U.S. recognized a right-wing ‘leader of the opposition’ in Venezuela Juan Guaido as the president of the country. A number of right-wing led countries in South America joined in that move. Cuba, Bolivia
Hungary refuses to dance to US tune and step up pressure on Russia
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has boasted that he has good relations with Vladimir Putin and opposes EU sanctions against Russia; he has also challenged the EU’s immigration policy and slammed George Soros for his
