Australia announces National Gun Buyback Scheme amid ongoing response to Bondi beach terror attack
The Australian government has announced its most significant national gun buyback scheme in decades, in the wake of the deadly terror attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach that claimed the lives of 15 people, including a
Inflation shock crushes hopes for RBA Melbourne Cup Day rate cut
Melbourne mortgage holders have been dealt a blow after new inflation data released today revealed a higher-than-expected surge in prices, effectively ending speculation about a potential Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) rate cut on Melbourne
Australia faces growing crisis as problem gambling hits record levels
A new study by Roy Morgan has revealed that nearly 3.5 million Australians identify as either problem or at-risk gamblers, highlighting a growing social and financial crisis. Of these, 622,000 people are classified as problem
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party rebrands amid rising support and Joyce speculation
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party is undergoing a significant rebranding, with Queensland Senator Pauline Hanson announcing that the party will drop her name from its official title, becoming simply One Nation. The move comes amid
Scammers now targeting Australian children: one in five families affected
Almost one-and-a-half million Australian children have fallen victim to scams over the past two years, according to alarming new research from Finder. The survey reveals that one in five parents said their child was scammed
Japan urges Albanese at ASEAN to lead regional push against China
Japan’s first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has called on Anthony Albanese to “spearhead efforts” for a free and open Indo-Pacific, urging closer Japan–Australia leadership in response to China’s growing assertiveness in the region. During
RBA Governor Michele Bullock: “Stamp duty is stifling Australia’s economic mobility”
Australia’s Reserve Bank Governor, Michele Bullock, has identified stamp duty as one of the greatest structural barriers preventing the nation from solving its housing and labour market challenges. Speaking at the Daily Telegraph’s Future Sydney
Joint αir defence network between Israel, Greece and Cyprus
Israelis: “Deterrence of Turkey Is the Objective” The prospect of a joint air defence network between Israel, Greece and Cyprus — based on interoperable systems operating within a network-centric framework — represents a truly landmark development for the Eastern Mediterranean. The combined deployment of SPYDER, BARAK MX, David’s Sling and
Thessaloniki–Skopje oil pipeline set to reopen after 12 years of inactivity
Skopje government approves payment for fuel transport via VARDAX pipeline – gas interconnection with Greece also advancing The government of Skopje has approved the final measure paving the way for the reopening of the Thessaloniki–Skopje
Nearly 3,000 Civil Defence Shelters across Greece — Government updates parliament on emergency readiness
Greece currently has 2,892 designated shelters available to protect civilians in the event of a crisis, according to new data released by the Ministry for Citizen Protection. The figures were submitted to Parliament by Deputy
Eurobarometer: Greeks most concerned about cost of living and irregular migration — EU’s top challenges
According to recent data from the Eurobarometer survey published on 7 November 2025, Greeks are particularly worried about two major issues: the high cost of living and irregular migration. The survey highlights how these concerns
Greece tightens gun laws: Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis announces seven tough new measures against illegal firearms possession
The Greek government has announced sweeping new reforms aimed at cracking down on illegal gun ownership and use, following a series of violent incidents such as the recent shooting in the village of Vorizia, Crete.
U.S., Greece, Cyprus, and Israel form joint front for energy security in the Eastern Mediterranean
A new chapter in regional cooperation unfolded in Athens this week as the United States, Greece, Cyprus, and Israel reaffirmed their commitment to energy security and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. Meeting at the Zappeion
Greece emerges as a key energy security partner in U.S. talks
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held a high-level meeting at the Maximou Mansion with U.S. officials, including Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, ahead of the 6th Ministerial Meeting
Robert Fico confronts Brussels, claiming EU has abandoned democracy
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has crossed a line Brussels hoped no European leader would openly cross — and he has done so publicly. In a sweeping and highly confrontational statement, Fico accused the European Union of suppressing free speech, manipulating democratic processes, enforcing double standards on energy policy, and
Europe must resist pressure to become ‘America’s followers,’ says Macron
The ‘great risk’ Europe faces is getting ‘caught up in crises that are not ours,’ French president says in interview. ABOARD COTAM UNITÉ (FRANCE’S AIR FORCE ONE) — Europe must reduce its dependency on the United
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
Bolton Says Grand Jury Indictment could serve as ‘Rocket Fuel’ for Trump’s 2024 Campaign
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton said the indictment of former President Donald Trump could serve as “rocket fuel” for his third bid for the White House. “I’m not worried about Alvin Bragg hurting Donald
China MFA: “The truth is, the Western creditors account for the lion’s share of developing countries’ debt”
China MFA Spokesman: “The truth is, the Western-dominated commercial creditors and multilateral financial institutions account for the lion’s share of developing countries debt and represent the major source of stress in terms of debt repayment.
How America Took Out The Nord Stream Pipeline
The New York Times called it a “mystery,” but the United States executed a covert sea operation that was kept secret—until now Seymour Hersh, one of the most decorated and impactful journalists of our time,
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.
