Darwin embraces Greece at GleNTi 2025
The aroma of grilled meats and the sound of bouzouki music filled the Darwin Esplanade as an estimated 40,000 people gathered over the weekend for the much-anticipated return of the Darwin GleNTi Festival — Darwin
Dutton attacks Wong’s comments on recognising a Palestinian state
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has said Penny Wong’s speech suggesting a possible future recognition of a Palestinian state was the “most reckless act” by a foreign minister in two decades. In a speech on Wednesday
Nathan Templeton: Saying goodbye to a journalist of great stature
The Seven Network confirmed yesterday that Nathan Templeton, a correspondent for Sunrise Melbourne, has passed away. The tragic news of Nathan Templeton’s death at the age of 44 has caused deep sadness throughout the journalism
The US is considering Australia’s request to end the prosecution of Assange
US President Joe Biden said yesterday (Wednesday) that he is “considering” Australia’s request to end the prosecution of Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder who released thousands of classified US documents. In February, Australian Prime Minister
New search for missing Samantha Murphy: Hopes and discoveries
A new phase in the search for missing mother Samantha Murphy began today in Victoria, with the focus on the Enfield State Park area. Murphy, 51, disappeared from her home in Ballarat East in February
Prime Minister Albanese: Federal support for local industry unveiled
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will today unveil a major government plan to support local industry through federal support. Mr Albanese will reportedly announce the Future Made In Australia Act in a speech in Queensland.
Australia, United States and Japan sign missile deal aimed at countering China
Today, United States President Joe Biden announced the launch of a new air defence strategy in partnership with Australia and Japan. The announcement was made during a joint press conference with Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida
Tensions flare with Libya over offshore licensing south of Crete
An unexpected complication has emerged ahead of Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis’ planned visit to Libya, where he was due to hold meetings in both Tripoli and Benghazi. Tensions flare with Libya over offshore licensing south of Crete when the interim Libyan government issued a sharp statement accusing Greece of
Temple of Nemesis found under an ancient Greek Theatre. Here’s Why…
A Temple of Nemesis has recently been unearthed under the ruins of an ancient theatre in Mytilene, on the Greek island of Lesbos. In the ancient Greek and Roman world, Nemesis was the goddess who
Golden Dawn ballots destroyed with antiseptic by unknown perpetrators
Unknown perpetrators have destroyed the whole load of municipality elections ballots of the far-right party Golden Dawn in the suburb of Kallithea, south Athens. The perpetrators used antiseptic Bedatine that soaked into the 92,000 ballot
The dilemma of the elections
This year European Parliament and local elections are neither simple nor commonplace. Their crucial nature is patently obvious. They are considered and indeed are a dress rehearsal for the upcoming parliamentary election, which has not
Lanterns to commemorate 100 years from the Pontic Greeks Genocide
Pontic Greeks in Thessaloniki let 100 lanterns high into the night sky in order to commemorate the Genocide of Pontic Greeks first by the Young Turks and then by Kemalist forces. May 19th commemorates the
Greece refutes Turkish claims on status of Aegean Islands
The Greek foreign ministry late on Sunday strongly refuted a claim by its Turkish counterpart that Greece does not respect the demilitarized status of the islands in the eastern Aegean Sea. Earlier Sunday, Turkish Foreign
Historic decision made to rebuild Part of the Parthenon
The Greek Central Archaeological Council (KAS) decided on Wednesday that a part of the Parthenon, now in ruins on the Athens Acropolis, is to be rebuilt using mostly materials which are now lying on the
Crater of deception: Satellite images show Iran strike missed its target
What satellite imagery before and after the US strike reveals is not a classic blast crater, but a subsidence crater—a subtle depression caused by an underground collapse. This is the Crater of Deception: Satellite images show Iran’s strike missed its target. A subsidence crater forms when an explosion underground causes
Netanyahu confirmed that Israel has launched an attack against Iran
Pro-Western news outlet Axios reports that the U.S. and Israeli officials anticipate a military response from Iran but hope it will be limited, potentially breaking the cycle of retaliation between the two nations. The Biden
U.S. Confirms deadline given to Israel: Netanyahu’s required actions in Gaza within 30 days
The United States has confirmed that it has issued a warning to Israel concerning humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza. In a recent press briefing, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller addressed the letter sent to
Intense exchange characterizes U.S. Vice Presidential Debate as candidates’ microphones cut by CBS
In the midst of a notably tense electoral campaign, Democratic candidate Tim Walz and Republican contender J.D. Vance faced off in their first and only vice presidential debate. With Kamala Harris and Donald Trump having
Unanimous condemnation of Iran’s attack by the EU – International reactions
On October 2, 2024, the international community has called for de-escalation following the launch of hundreds of missiles by Iran targeting Israel. During this tense period, both nations have resumed threats against each other, heightening
Why the world’s biggest powers can’t stop a Middle East war
The United States’ ability to influence events in the Mideast has waned, and other major nations have essentially been onlookers. Over almost a year of war in the Middle East, major powers have proved incapable
What is Diddy accused of? From JLo to 1,000 baby oil bottles and TikTok conspiracy theories
The 54-year-old rapper and music mogul was arrested by federal agents in New York this September, facing charges of trafficking, sexual assault, and rape – “He exploited his connections with celebrities”. Diddy’s arrest is leading
