4-Day work week plan could starve CBD cafés and kill productivity
“The 4-day week may sound good on TV appearances—but for cafés and CBD venues, it’s a path to empty stores and debt—not productivity” The Australian Restaurant & Cafe Association (ARCA) warns that the ACTU’s push
Changes to the way paracetamol is sold come into effect from February 1
Changes in the way the common painkiller paracetamol is sold come into effect from tomorrow. From February 1, 2025, non-pharmacy retailers like supermarkets can only sell 16-tablet packs of paracetamol, rather than the 20-tablet
Two Homelands: A film about Cyprus and its history
The film “Two Homelands” is both a remembrance of war and a celebration of community. Two Homelands: A film about Cyprus and its history. Fifty years after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, six elderly Greek
Over 21,000 visas granted to family members of asylum seekers
The Australian government has granted permanent visas to more than 21,500 companions and family members of asylum seekers who arrived by boat, new figures reveal. This includes around 19,000 people who arrived before the implementation
Newspoll: Anthony Albanese begins election year with worst-ever approval ratings
Anthony Albanese’s chances of a second term in the Lodge have been dealt a major blow, with Newspoll reporting the Prime Minister has slumped to his worst-ever approval ratings. Ahead of Mr Albanese and Opposition
Victorian Government bows to Turkish lobby, denying Christian Genocide
Today, Turkey’s Christians (Greeks, Armenians, and Assyrians) comprise only around 0.1% of the population despite being indigenous peoples of the land. A significant reason for this population collapse is the Christian genocide committed by the
Australian influencer accused of poisoning her baby to gain followers and money
An Australian mother has been accused of poisoning her one-year-old daughter and recording the child’s suffering to solicit donations and gain followers online. The 34-year-old woman from Queensland, whose name has not been released, allegedly
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 measures is estimated to reach between €1.5 and €2 billion, with the primary goal of
Archbishop’s Easter message calls for the ‘Expulsion of the Turkish invader”
The Easter message of Archbishop George of Cyprus, as translated into Turkish and broadcast by a Turkish Cypriot “news agency,” has drawn sharp criticism from Turkish Cypriot politicians. The Archbishop’s Easter message calls for the
Greece defeats Hungary to win Women’s Water Polo World Cup
Greece defeats Hungary to win Women’s Water Polo World Cup in Chengdu, China, overcoming Hungary 13–9 on Easter Sunday morning. Harry Pavlidis’ side earned their place in the final after a thrilling 15–13 win over
Ancient Greek comes alive: The Active Method gains ground in Greece
In recent years, a growing number of educators and scholars in Greece and abroad have embraced the active method for teaching Ancient Greek, treating it as a living, spoken language rather than merely an academic
The ultimate guide to Greek Orthodox Easter
Greek Easter: A Celebration of Faith, Tradition, and Feasting. The ultimate guide to Greek Orthodox Easter. It’s no secret that Greeks love Easter (“Pascha”). In the Orthodox Christian Church, it’s the most important religious holiday
It took a CJEU ruling for Greece to release the marine plots map
They agonizingly insist that this is not an exercise of sovereignty! It took a CJEU ruling for Greece to release the marine plots map. After waiting for the country to be condemned by the EU
Greece’s reckless gamble: Enabling Turkish provocations at the cost of national sovereignty
One of the first things that history teaches us is that it repeats itself. And one of the first things that experience (must) teach us is that anyone who repeatedly makes the same mistakes will
Netanyahu and Trump discuss Israel’s plans to attack Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Sunday with US President Donald Trump, where they discussed in detail Israel’s plans for a new military operation in the Gaza Strip. The conversation was made public in an official statement from the Israeli prime minister’s office, which released the basic
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
UK MPs call for recognition of Palestinian State
More than 200 Members of the UK Parliament have urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to recognize the State of Palestine. In a joint letter signed by 221 MPs from nine political parties, lawmakers appealed to
“Kapodistrias” a cinematic tribute to Greece’s first martyr statesman
Set to Hit Cinemas on December 25 At the beginning of July, filming was completed for Kapodistrias, the new film by acclaimed Greek director Yannis Smaragdis. “Kapodistrias” a cinematic tribute to Greece’s first martyr statesman,
Greek passport soars to 5th strongest worldwide in 2025 rankings
The Greek passport has officially entered the ranks of the world’s most powerful, securing 5th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index. The Greek passport soars to 5th strongest worldwide in 2025 rankings on the
Orban raises prospectof EU exit, citing Brussels’ authoritarian drift
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has once again raised the prospect of a Hungarian exit from the European Union, suggesting that the bloc’s authoritarian evolution may soon outweigh the benefits of membership. Speaking in an
Iran and European powers to resume nuclear talks amid rising tensions
Iran has agreed to resume nuclear negotiations with the European trio – Germany, France, and the United Kingdom – in a diplomatic effort to revive the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The new
