Australian meth, cocaine, MDMA, and heroin use jumps 34% in one year
Australians consumed 34 per cent more methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and MDMA in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to the latest National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program. The survey found that 22.2 tonnes of these
Millions of Australians face financial hardship in retirement, new reports warn
A growing number of Australians are increasingly concerned about their ability to maintain financial security in retirement. Millions of Australians face financial hardship in retirement, new reports warn, with recent studies revealing a significant gap
Australia bans YouTube accounts for under-16s in major child safety overhaul
The Australian government has announced a landmark ban on children under 16 having personal YouTube accounts, marking a major step in its campaign to protect young users from online harm. From December 10, 2025, YouTube
One in Three Students Falling Behind, 2025 NAPLAN Results Reveal
A third of Australian students are failing to meet expected literacy and numeracy standards, according to the latest NAPLAN results released today. The report shows that while some improvements have been made, significant educational gaps
Student Debt Relief Bill passes Lower House, bringing financial relief closer for millions
The Albanese government’s landmark student debt relief bill has cleared the House of Representatives, bringing long-awaited financial relief for more than three million Australians one step closer to reality. The legislation, which proposes a 20
Labor Government to slash medicine prices to $25 despite looming US trade threats
Millions of Australians suffering from chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, severe pain, and menopause are set to benefit from a new policy by the Albanese government that will drastically reduce the price of essential
Coalition softens immigration stance in bid to rebuild migrant trust
The federal Coalition is shifting its rhetoric on immigration, signalling a move away from the hardline narrative associated with former Minister Peter Dutton, in an attempt to reconnect with Australia’s multicultural communities ahead of the
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
Turkey: Vote until you get it right Anti-Greek sentiments unleashed again
“Greek settlements in Asia Minor date as far back as the 11th century BC when Greeks emigrated from mainland Greece.” — Asia Minor and Pontos Hellenic Research Center Today, less than half a percent of
US companies interested in ports, energy, tech, says ambassad
Today, the new US ambassador to Athens, Geoffrey R. Pyatt, who, together with Victoria Nuland organized the coup d’etat in Kiev in 2014 [1], is determined to set up an Independ-ent Orthodox Church in Ukraine.
Thessaloniki Pride 2019: thousands march to celebrate diversity
Thousands of people marched on the streets of Thessaloniki on Saturday, June 22 to mark the city’s 8th Pride celebration. This year, Thessaloniki Pride commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York,
American engineers to pay tribute to Antikythera mechanism in Athens
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ΑSME) will pay tribute to the world famous ancient artifact known as the Antikythera Mechanism, in recognition of its significance to the evolution of mechanical engineering and technology. The
Greek jobless rate drops in spring season; higher in May 2019
Greece’s official unemployment rate continued to fall in May 2019, with the number of registered jobless individuals easing under 930,000, reduced by roughly 44,000 from the previous month, April 2019. A total reduction in the
Greek Feta cheese exports to the UK up by 214% in 10 Years
Exports of Greek feta cheese to the United Kingdom recorded an increase of 214 percent between 2008 and 2018, according to a survey conducted recently by the Department of Economic and Trade Affairs of the
August 15: Melbourne honours the “Easter of Summer” with splendor and devotion
August 15, the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, is one of the most important celebrations of Orthodoxy and is observed with deep emotion both in Greece and in Greek communities around the world. In Melbourne, celebrations began early in the morning, with the faithful filling churches to honor
Air India: Panic in the cockpit as fuel cutoff switches were activated just before the crash – preliminary report
A preliminary report on the devastating Air India crash, which tragically claimed the lives of 260 people, has revealed shocking new details. The plane, which crashed shortly after takeoff in India, was believed to have
Turkey and Libya sign new military agreement to deepen strategic alliance
Turkey and Libya signed a new military cooperation agreement on Thursday, July 10, in Ankara, aiming to enhance the Libyan army’s operational capabilities through advanced training, logistical support, and technical expertise. The deal was signed
Israel urges US to resume strikes on Houthis after attacks on Greek-operated ships
Tensions in the Red Sea are rising rapidly as Israel formally requested the United States resume military strikes on Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, following a deadly escalation that saw two Greek-operated ships sunk. The
Internal chaos in Trump White House threatens future of AUKUS submarine deal
The AUKUS submarine deal is under renewed scrutiny amid reports of internal dysfunction within the Trump administration, described by insiders as “Game of Thrones politics.” While U.S. Secretary of State Marc Rubio has sought to
How Putin rebuilt Russia into a global power
Many wonder how the Russian economy manages to stay afloat under numerous sanctions, maintain low debt levels, and even outperform the West in certain production sectors. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Moscow—a once-great
Six Secret Service agents punished over Trump assassination attempt failures
Six U.S. Secret Service agents have been disciplined over serious security failures during the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The agents, whose identities were not
