
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

Australia considers recognising Palestinian state: The need for peace and stability in the Middle East
The political scene in the Middle East is undoubtedly rich with conflict and adversity that has lasted for decades. At the heart of this complexity is the longstanding conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. However,

Anglicare: It costs more to be poor
Unemployment benefits are not enough to cover basic living costs, according to a new report from Anglicare Australia. The national not-for-profit organisation highlighted the impact of inflation – and cost-of-living increases from energy suppliers that

Study finds two-thirds of retirees less financially secure amid cost of living crisis
Most retirees in Australia are happy with their retirement, but a significant proportion are concerned about their financial security, according to research commissioned by investment firm Challenger and conducted by YouGov. The survey of 1,000

Regional hospitals are collapsing
Regional hospitals are warning they face ‘inevitable closures’ or widespread job losses following a Victorian-wide mandate to cut spending ahead of this year’s state budget. Leaked internal documents reveal that chief executives of many of

Samantha Mostyn: The next Governor General of Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Samantha Mostyn will be the next Governor General of the country. Ms Mostyn, a prominent businesswoman and gender equality advocate, will succeed David Hurley and become Australia’s 28th

“Battle” to release documents from Daniel Andrews’ time in office
In a legal battle with implications for government transparency, Jacinta Allan’s Premier’s Office is fighting to keep secret hundreds of documents from the time of former premier Daniel Andrews. Lawyers for the Premier’s office are

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

The impending conflict between NATO allies: Greece and Turkey
The relations between Turkey and Greece have never been normal. The legacy of Mongol Turkish conquest of Greece in the fifteenth-century poisons all connections between Turks and Greeks. The Greeks remember their Turkish oppressors like

SOS for Israeli targets in Greece
Alert from Foreign Intelligence Services to Greek Authorities Foreign intelligence services have reportedly issued a warning to Greek authorities about a potential attempt to target Israeli interests in Greece. The National Intelligence Service (EYP) and

The Olympics opening ceremony epitomized decadence, division, and chaos
Maria Denaxa who is a Performance Marketing Specialist at Generation Y and a Journalist commenting on the Opening Ceremony says It was a hymn to the decadence, division, and chaos that is being pursued globally

Turkey claims they granted “permission” in the Kasos incident
The Turkish side insists on its claim that, after behind-the-scenes diplomatic negotiations among Athens, Rome, and Ankara, it granted “permission” (!) to the Italian research vessel to complete its investigations south of Kasos – Karpathos.

The “portfolio bargain” in Brussels: Which positions are claimed by Greece
An intense negotiation is underway in Brussels over the distribution of the European Commission’s portfolios following the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen. Greece is interested and likely to claim one of five specific portfolios.

50 years since the fall of the dictatorship and the restoration of Democracy in Greece
It was July 24, 1974, when the military handed over power to the politicians, after the collapse of the seven-year dictatorship, under the weight of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus… On 23 July 1974, the

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,

Hellenic diaspora and the perils of disunity and cohesion
The Hellenism diaspora is faced with certain social and historical dangers, situations, and realities that cause serious problems in its cohesion and unity and often derail its aims and aspirations. Let us examine prudently and

Greek mercenary ‘Zeus,’ who murdered Russian prisoners, was eliminated
“Shocking news from the Russian media about the extermination of the Greek mercenary ‘Zeus,’ who murdered Russian prisoners, was eliminated. Tasos Antonakos, known by the nickname ‘Zeus’. Antonakos, who was allegedly involved in massacres of

Analysis of world population in 2023: India in first place and age trends
According to the latest UN estimates, the world population in 2023 will be 8.04 billion people. India is the country with the largest population with 1.43 billion, followed by China with 1.42 billion and the

UK election: a new chapter for the country – what Labour will really change
Labour’s historic victory in the UK election was underlined by the exit poll, which showed that Kir Starmers’ party won 410 seats in the House of Commons, while Rissy Shunak’s Conservative Party won 131 seats,

The impending surge of Marine Le Pen in France
Examining the momentum behind Le Pen’s National Rally Marine Le Pen and her National Rally movement have emerged as the leading force in the European elections this year and appear poised to also secure victory

Which is the best city in the world to live in?
How do you measure the sustainability of a country? The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has come up with a formula to help companies calculate the level of difficulty in different cities when relocating their staff.