Australia-Israel diplomatic standoff: Visa revocations for Australian representatives to Palestine
An unprecedented diplomatic confrontation has erupted between Australia and Israel following the Australian government’s decision to recognise the Palestinian state. This move triggered a series of retaliatory actions, with the Israeli government revoking visas for
Aged Care reform sparks concern among Greek Australians
With significant federal aged care reforms due to take effect from 1 July, growing concerns are being raised about the financial strain they may place on older Australians — particularly pensioners. Aged Care reform sparks
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls Federal Election for 3 May 2025
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially called the federal election for 3 May, ending months of speculation over when Australians would head to the polls. While both major parties have been in unofficial campaign mode
Sydney to host Greek Presidential Guards for ANZAC 2025!
Sydney, Australia – Sydney to host Greek Presidential Guards for ANZAC 2025! A historic and culturally significant event in 2025, as 14 members of the Greek Presidential Guard, known as the Evzones, arrive in the city
Premier Jacinta Allan apologises to victims, announces overhaul of bail laws
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has issued a heartfelt apology to victims of crime, acknowledging her government’s past failure to address rising crime rates across the state. Premier Jacinta Allan apologises to victims, announces overhaul of
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,
Wildfires rage across western Greece and the islands, devastating homes and forests
In the past 24 hours, 48 new fires broke out, bringing the total to 109 incidents since the outbreak began. For a second consecutive day, firefighters battled relentless wildfires across Western Greece and several Aegean islands, as authorities reported a record number of fires sweeping through the country. The most
Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF): Up to €2 Billion Package to Support the Middle Class
The government’s economic team is expected to present the final plan for the benefits package immediately after the August 15 holiday, to be announced at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF). The total cost of the
Turkish blocks research vessel from conducting surveys on behalf of Cyprus
Turkey is reported to have blocked the research vessel Fugro Gauss, sailing under the flag of Gibraltar, from conducting geophysical surveys on behalf of the Republic of Cyprus in a maritime area that Ankara considers
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.
Outcry over bribery allegation in public hospital
Immediate Intervention by the Ministry of Health and Minister Adonis Georgiadis A particularly serious allegation regarding a demand for a bribe by a doctor at a Regional Hospital in the country has sparked a strong
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
Firefighters battle overnight wildfires in Attica, Euboea, Kythera, Chania, and Messinia
Greek firefighters have been battling relentless wildfires throughout the night in several regions including Attica, Euboea, Kythera, Chania, and Messinia. Ground forces, volunteers, and local residents are working tirelessly to control the fires, which have
Covid-19 linked to accelerated blood vessel ageing, Australian patients included in major global study
A major international study involving Australian participants has revealed that Covid-19 may accelerate the ageing of blood vessels, particularly in women, raising fresh concerns about the long-term cardiovascular risks of the virus. The research, published in the European Heart Journal, tracked more than 2,300 people across 16 countries, including Australia,
Major 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan: Tsunami warnings
An earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck Taiwan just before 8am (Taipei time). The epicentre of the quake was quite close to the island, prompting emergency tsunami warnings in Taiwan itself and on
Turkey Local Elections: Opposition asserts victories in major cities, dealing blow to Erdogan
Ekrem Imamoglu, Mayor of Istanbul, celebrates triumph, dealing a blow to the longstanding power of the Turkish president after two decades. In Turkey’s local elections, the primary opposition party has declared triumph in Istanbul and
Serbian President Vucic: Dora Bakoyannis should be ashamed
Serbian President Vucic strongly criticized Dora Bakoyannis, saying Dora Bakoyannis should be ashamed, alleging that she altered her position as the European Parliament’s speaker regarding Kosovo’s accession to the Council of Europe.”I am well aware
US, Britain, Ukraine behind Crocus City Hall attack — FSB chief
The United States, Britain, and Ukraine are behind the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall, the chief of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) Alexander Bortnikov has told the media. “We believe that this is true.
Netanyahu: The cancellation of the Israeli delegation’s visit to the United States sends a message to Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu justified the cancellation of the scheduled visit of a high-level Israeli delegation to the United States, noting that he wanted to send a message to Hamas. Netanyahu’s office stated that
Baltimore: Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses – 6 presumed dead
via the Associated Press A cargo ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, destroying the span in a matter of seconds and plunging it into the river in a
