Australia deploys Wedgetail surveillance aircraft to Gulf as Iran conflict escalates
Australia will deploy a Royal Australian Air Force surveillance aircraft to the Middle East after a request from the United Arab Emirates, as regional tensions escalate amid Iranian attacks involving drones and rockets. Prime Minister
Australians hold 209 million days of unused annual leave as employment landscape shifts
Australian workers are heading into the summer break with a massive stockpile of unused annual leave, collectively sitting on 209 million days of accrued holidays, new data from research firm Roy Morgan shows. The near-record
Surge in social media use replaces sport, reading and arts among Australian children
A dramatic rise in social media use among children and adolescents is reshaping daily routines and pushing aside key developmental activities such as sport, reading and music, according to a major new study by the
Optus fined $826,320 after major verification flaw allows scammers to steal customer identities and tens of thousands of dollars
Optus has been hit with a substantial $826,320 penalty after a serious security lapse allowed scammers to bypass customer verification processes and steal as much as $39,000 from individual victims. The Australian Communications and Media
Albanese issues ultimatum to Turkey over hosting COP31 Climate Talks
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has drawn a firm line in ongoing negotiations with Turkey over the hosting of next year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), ruling out any possibility of co-hosting the event. Speaking
Australian families face rising private health insurance premiums in 2026
Australian families may be set to pay significantly more for private health insurance in 2026, as premiums are projected to rise between 3.9 and 4.4 per cent. According to analysis by Money.com.au, this increase could
Criticism mounts over First Nations Ambassador Justin Mohamed’s $400,000 role
Controversy has erupted over the role and funding of Australia’s First Nations People Ambassador, Justin Mohamed, after his contract was extended and his annual salary increased to $400,000. Aboriginal academic and human rights lawyer Hannah
Postal voting approved for Greeks abroad
Greek citizens living abroad will now be able to participate in national elections through postal voting, after Parliament approved the relevant provisions of the Ministry of Interior’s bill with over 200 votes in favor. The legislation covers Articles 13 to 25, which deal specifically with postal voting, receiving 201 votes
Souda espionage case: Greek intelligence had Georgian suspect under surveillance for a month
Greek authorities have revealed that the National Intelligence Service (EYP) had been closely monitoring a 36-year-old Georgian national for approximately one month before he was brought in for questioning on Monday (March 2) over alleged
Greece deploys “Kimon” frigate and additional naval assets to Cyprus amid regional escalation
Greece has decided to deploy two naval frigates to Cyprus following what officials described as a dangerous escalation in the region. The move was approved by the Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defence (KYSEA)
Emergency security measures at Souda Bay base following Iranian threats against U.S. installations
March 1, 2026 Emergency security protocols have been activated at the strategically significant Souda Bay military base in Crete following a formal statement by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which declared that all American
Sovereignty in the Spotlight: Samaras demands answers on Crete deal and Kasos obstruction
For some time now, I have expressed my concerns regarding our national issues. Unfortunately, recent developments have borne out my warnings. Sovereignty in the Spotlight: Samaras demands answers on Crete deal and Kasos obstruction. As
Justice Over Power: Karystianou rejects cabinet offer and challenges Georgiadis to debate
Maria Karystianou is no longer only the mother seeking justice for her daughter. In a revealing interview on the programme Kathares Kouvendes on Open TV, she described her transition into active politics, announcing the creation
Biolanta factory owner remanded in custody
The owner of the “Biolanta” factory in Trikala, Konstantinos Tziortziotis, has been remanded in custody following his lengthy testimony before an investigating magistrate over the deadly explosion that claimed the lives of five female workers
Australia deploys Wedgetail surveillance aircraft to Gulf as Iran conflict escalates
Australia will deploy a Royal Australian Air Force surveillance aircraft to the Middle East after a request from the United Arab Emirates, as regional tensions escalate amid Iranian attacks involving drones and rockets. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that an RAAF E-7A Wedgetail airborne early-warning and control aircraft will be
US bolsters forces in the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran
The United States has significantly reinforced its military presence in the Middle East, deploying two aircraft carrier strike groups, additional warships and combat aircraft as tensions with Iran escalate. The move comes amid reports that
European industry warns sky-high energy costs are crushing competitiveness
More than 1,300 business leaders and industry organisations across Europe have issued an urgent appeal to Brussels. European industry warns sky-high energy costs are crushing competitiveness, warning that soaring energy prices and carbon charges are
World Greek Language Day: Honouring the language that shaped civilisation
Greece officially marked World Greek Language Day for the first time on 9 February this year, with a sense of responsibility and pride, Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said in a public message. He noted that
BrahMos missiles and Tejas Fighters? What India proposed to Greece
During his official visit to New Delhi, Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias laid the groundwork for a new chapter in Greece–India defence relations. BrahMos missiles and Tejas Fighters? What India proposed to Greece is one
Calm waters in the Aegean: what Mitsotakis and Erdoğan agreed on — and where they still disagree
A meeting aimed at stability The meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara, held during the 6th Greece–Turkey High-Level Cooperation Council, confirmed that the current phase of
Iranian regime accused of executing wounded protesters in hospitals as Trump issues ultimatum
Iran’s ruling regime has been accused of carrying out executions of wounded anti-government protesters inside hospitals, as United States President Donald Trump escalated pressure on Tehran with the threat of further military action. Disturbing reports
