
Teen social media ban Campaign linked to gambling Ad Firm
The Teen Social Media Ban Campaign Linked to Gambling Ad Firm has raised major controversy after an investigation revealed that the powerful lobby group behind Australia’s proposed teen social media ban, 36 Months, was both

What are critical minerals, and why they matter to Australia
Critical minerals are having a moment. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is at the White House to promote Australia’s rich deposits to President Donald Trump. What are critical minerals, and why they matter to Australia. Meanwhile, China, which

Opposition calls for senate inquiry into Chinese-linked net zero project
The federal opposition in Australia has called for a formal investigation into a $2.6 billion renewable energy project after it was revealed that Genaspi Energy, the Australian company behind the initiative, had outsourced key components

Australia poised for economic boom from ‘game-changer’ rare earths deal
Australia is set to reap massive economic benefits from a landmark rare earths agreement signed between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump, described by industry leaders as a “game-changer” for the nation’s

Albanese defends ‘magnificent’ Kevin Rudd after tense encounter with Donald Trump
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has offered his full backing to Australia’s ambassador to the United States, Kevin Rudd, following a tense but ultimately productive meeting between the former Australian prime minister and Donald Trump in

China defends ‘provocative’ jet move after Australia’s protest over South China Sea incident
China has accused Australia of “provocative acts” and “illegal intrusion” after a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) surveillance plane was targeted by flares from a Chinese fighter jet over the South China Sea on Sunday,

Albanese government moves to curb supermarket price gouging with new laws
The Albanese Government has unveiled draft legislation aimed at cracking down on excessive pricing by Australia’s largest supermarket chains, delivering on a key election promise to protect consumers from what the Prime Minister has described

Greece hails Pierrakakis’ Eurogroup victory as a win for the nation — Implications for Australia–EU relations
Greece’s Minister for National Economy, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, received an overwhelmingly enthusiastic welcome from the parliamentary caucus of New Democracy after his election as President of the Eurogroup. His elevation to one of Europe’s most influential economic positions has been framed in Athens as a national milestone, extending beyond party lines

Greta Thunberg to be deported from Israel alongside 27 Greek activists on Tuesday
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg will be deported from Israel on Tuesday, along with 27 Greek activists, according to a report by Ynet. The group was detained after attempting to break Israel’s naval blockade of

Fierce clash between Adonis Georgiadis and Zoe Konstantopoulou over Panos Routsis: “A predator of power and human pain”
A fierce political clash erupted between Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis and the leader of the Plefsi Eleftherias party, Zoe Konstantopoulou, over the case of Panos Routsis — a father of a Tempi train crash victim

Turkey’s ‘Piri Reis’ research vessel sails north of Lesvos – Athens closely monitoring movements
The ship departed Izmir Bay under an illegal Navtex and is expected to conduct surveys in central Aegean waters The Turkish research vessel Piri Reis was sailing north of Lesvos, near the Turkish coastline, on

Greece protests Ben Gvir’s call to jail Gaza flotilla activists instead of deporting them
Greece has lodged a formal protest with Israel following controversial remarks by far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who demanded that the 470 activists of the “Global Sumud Flotilla” be imprisoned rather than

New NAVTEX issued by Turkey for “Piri Reis” research mission
The oceanographic vessel will conduct “scientific research” from October 4 to 14 — Greece responds with a counter-NAVTEX Turkey is once again testing Greek-Turkish relations, only days after the controversial cancellation of the planned Mitsotakis–Erdogan

New Left and Plefsi Eleftherias say No to the acquisition of a fourth Belharra Frigate
They have submitted a request for a roll-call vote on the ratification of the agreement for the acquisition of a fourth Belharra frigate and the upgrade of the existing ones. The parliamentary groups of New

Leaked US strategy reveals Trump’s plan to break up the EU
A leaked US strategy reveals Trump’s plan to break up the EU, with a draft of a highly classified National Security Strategy (NSS) suggesting that the United States may be pushing for Austria, Italy, Hungary, and Poland to distance themselves from the European Union as part of a bold new

Breakthrough experimental vaccine shows early success against rare pediatric liver cancer
A new experimental cancer vaccine developed by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy has delivered highly encouraging early results for a rare and aggressive form of

Shock near the White House as two National Guard soldiers shot in Washington, D.C.
Two National Guard soldiers from West Virginia were shot under unclear circumstances on Wednesday afternoon in central Washington, just metres from the White House, triggering a major federal investigation. The shooting occurred at around 2:15pm

2nd Greek Youth Diaspora Symposium in Athens: “Connecting the Voices of Young Greeks Worldwide”
The 2nd Greek Youth Diaspora Symposium, a key initiative for strengthening ties between Greece and young Greeks around the world, will take place in Athens from 25 to 28 November 2025 at the Hellenic Cosmos

US Senators from both parties push back against Trump’s proposed Ukraine plan
Members of the United States Congress — Democrats, Republicans, and an Independent senator — have issued strong objections to Donald Trump’s proposed plan for ending the war in Ukraine, warning that it risks weakening Kyiv

Trump extends “olive branch” to Mamdani after New York election victory
Just weeks after dismissing Zohran Mamdani as “the communist running for mayor” and warning he might cut funding or even leave New York if Mamdani won, President Donald Trump has dramatically shifted his tone, offering

Diplomatic flurry in Paris as Barrot holds talks with European ministers on Ukraine and the Trump Plan
Paris is entering a phase of heightened diplomatic activity as European governments attempt to navigate growing pressure over the war in Ukraine and the controversial peace proposal put forward by Washington. France’s Foreign Minister, Jean-Noël

