Australia-Israel diplomatic standoff: Visa revocations for Australian representatives to Palestine
An unprecedented diplomatic confrontation has erupted between Australia and Israel following the Australian government’s decision to recognise the Palestinian state. This move triggered a series of retaliatory actions, with the Israeli government revoking visas for
Younger Aussies making sacrifices after spending a quarter of income on food
Younger Australians and lower income households are spending up to 25 per cent of their income on food, according to research by the Australian Consumer and Complaints Commission (ACCC). Australians are spending more time shopping
Australia’s Digital ID Bill was swiftly passed through the Senate, sparking an outcry over the lack of debate
The government-backed digital identity scheme, known as the ‘Digital ID Bill 2023’, was rushed through the Senate without thorough discussion, prompting criticism over its hurried implementation. This legislation lays the groundwork for a comprehensive digital
Airports brace for busiest day of the year as Easter travel kicks off
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to jam airport queues and crowd roads today ahead of the long Easter weekend. More than 200,000 people are expected to pass through Sydney and Melbourne airports in
Sally Capp to step down as Lord Mayor of Melbourne
Sally Capp has announced she will step down as Lord Mayor of Melbourne after six years in the role. Capp, who was elected in 2018, announced this morning “with mixed emotions” that she would not
Melbourne and Sydney record surge in population
Both Melbourne and Sydney have seen a surge in population growth, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The biggest increase was seen in Melbourne, which jumped by 167,500 people in
Inflation holds steady at 3.4 per cent
Inflation has held stable at 3.4 per cent for the third month in a row, according to figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Inflation in the 12 months to February was driven by increases
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
Prespes: No matter what they do, history can not be unwritten
Matthew Nimitz, the UN Special Mediator for the name issue (1994-2019), was awarded the first Prespa Peace Prize by Alexis Tsipras and Zoran Zaev. Regardless of the theatrics of Prespes: No matter what they do,
A resounding rebuke to ND: Loosing 1,100,000 votes compared to the 2023 national elections
New Democracy is suffering rapid political damage from the result of the European elections, as in just one year the blue party lost about 1,100,000 votes, resulting in Piraeus to intense concern about the huge
Greece elected to UN Security Council
Greece has been elected a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for a third time. The country will hold the seat for the 2025-2026 term. As there were five candidate countries for the
The psychologist of the Hellenic Police who issued false child molestation reports against fathers exposed
In addition to her name, he reveals other names, from prosecutors to lawyers. Messages and conversations—everything. We’re talking about a lot of material, close to 17 CDs of speeches and evidence, all collected after her
CBS exposes Mitsotakis-Biden plot to transport illegal immigrants to Greece
“They will be received to help Greece with its production process,” say the Americans! In an unprecedented revelation, CBS exposes Mitsotakis-Biden plot to transport illegal immigrants to Greece. The main newscast of the CBS TV
Olympiacos has made history in the Conference League final!
The first and second half of the Conference League Grand Final ended 0-0. Olympiacos’ game against Fiorentina went into overtime, where Olympiacos scored a goal, with El Kaabi scoring. The first European Trophy for a
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,
October 28th, 1940 “Oxi Day”. What is it all about and why is it so important?
October 28th, 1940, Oxi Day, a Greek National Holiday, is celebrated on October 28th by military and student parades across the country. What is it all about and why is it so important? Every year
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
