Australia’s cyber storm: How AI is supercharging hacking and threatening national security
Australia is facing a new wave of cybercrime – one driven not by lone hackers in dark rooms, but by advanced artificial intelligence systems capable of impersonating CEOs, breaking passwords in seconds, and launching large-scale
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
New rules for Aussie Community Grants slammed as ‘woke’ and ‘ridiculous’
The Albanese government has faced backlash for altering the Stronger Communities program, which thousands of local sports clubs and community groups rely on for funding. The revised guidelines now prioritise spending on initiatives like First
Suburban Rail Loop funding released amid continued controversy
The Albanese government has announced the release of $2.2 billion in funding for the controversial Suburban Rail Loop (SRL), a promised contribution from the last federal election. This funding, however, comes with strict conditions and
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton resigns amid leadership crisis
In a dramatic turn of events, Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton has resigned just days after a scathing vote of no confidence in his leadership. The decision to step down came following increasing scrutiny
Buying a home is tough for young people so how do some manage?
For many young Australians, breaking into the housing market feels tougher than ever, with many fearing they may never own a home. Public debates continue over whether it is harder now than decades ago. Buying
Taxi driver arrested in Athens – He demanded €310 for Airport to Syntagma trip
A 20-year-old taxi driver was arrested Friday afternoon by officers of the Syntagma Police Department in central Athens after charging a customer €310 for a ride from Athens International Airport to Syntagma Square—an amount nearly eight times the legal fare. According to the Hellenic Police (ELAS), the driver picked up
Greek PM Tsipras: “We have succeeded and have been justified for our choices”
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras praised himself and his administration for the years they have been in power while addressing Germany‘s Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Berlin on Saturday. “When I faced the biggest dilemma
Six Out of Ten Greeks ‘Barely Cope’: Survey
The everyday lives of Greeks have not changed much since the country exited the bailout program last August, according to a new survey by the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE). IOBE is an
Editorial To Vima: Tsipras’ court trials
The left, having since the interwar period suffered unwarranted persecution over unproven crimes, was in the past guarded as regards the periodic waves of scandal-mongering, and demanded objectivity and evidence before condemning and ostracising political
Mothers in Greece Mark World Breastfeeding Week
Hundreds of mothers breastfed their infants in public places in major cities across Greece on Sunday to mark World Breastfeeding Week celebrated throughout the globe. Mothers in Athens, Thessaloniki, Patra, Argos, Nafplio, Messolonghi Nafpaktos and
Albanian journalist says Albania’s PM Rama gave the go-ahead to kill Katsifas
The Albanian Prime Minister’s office gave the go-ahead to kill 35-year-old Greek man Konstantinos Katsifas, with the approval of Turkey, said Albanian journalist Kastriot Miftairi on mainstream television. The execution of Katsifas has cast a
Albanian Police kill Greek who raised Greece’s flag in Northern Epirus
A 35-year-old Greek, named Konstantinos Katsifas, was shot dead by the Albanian special forces near the village Bularat (Vouliarates) in Albania’s northern Epirus region, 6 kilometers (4 miles) from the Greek-Albanian border. According to Albania’s
Asteroid the size of the Empire State Building could hit the moon in 2029- How could that affect Earth?
An asteroid measuring approximately 400 metres — about the size of the Empire State Building — is on a potential collision course with the Moon, according to astronomers. The object, identified as 2022 SF289, is expected to pass near the Earth-Moon system on July 8, 2029. While the asteroid poses
Secret negotiations between Turkey and Syria over maritime zones
A letter signed by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has, for the first time, confirmed that secret negotiations are underway to define maritime boundaries between Turkey and Syria, in anticipation of the post-Assad era. Secret
Greek expatriates tax and business online workshop
The General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy, in collaboration with the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), is organising an online workshop for expatriates and residents abroad on issues related to tax procedures
Elon Musk and Billboard Chris win legal battle against Australian eSafety Commissioner
In a landmark legal victory, Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, and Canadian activist Chris Elston, also known as Billboard Chris, have successfully challenged a takedown notice issued by Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant.
Heatwave in Italy: Woman dies of heart attack on the street, construction worker in coma
Italy is currently grappling with a brutal heatwave that has claimed the lives of at least two people in the central and southern regions, as the country faces record-high temperatures. The scorching heat has intensified,
Venezuela declares UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, persona non grata
In a significant diplomatic development, the Venezuelan National Assembly has declared Volker Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, persona non grata. This decision came after recent criticisms from his office regarding the
Penny Wong under pressure at strategic Quad talks amid rising tensions with Trump administration
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has faced intense diplomatic scrutiny in Washington as she joined her counterparts from the US, Japan, and India at a high-stakes Quad summit, amid growing uncertainty in Australia-US relations and
