
Capital Gains Tax discount reform under consideration
Speculation is intensifying that one of Australia’s most controversial tax concessions, the capital gains tax (CGT) discount, may undergo significant reform as a central feature of this year’s federal budget. Senior government ministers have stopped

NAB demands sweeping tax reforms to ease younger Australians’ growing income burden and protect national productivity
The National Australia Bank (NAB), one of the nation’s “big four” banks, has issued a stark warning that Australia’s tax system is exacerbating generational inequality and putting the country’s long-term competitiveness at risk. According to

Australia’s new climate target sparks fierce debate, cost concerns and industry criticism
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a new mid-term emissions reduction target: a 62–70% cut by 2035. The move, presented as a “responsible, science-backed” step ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New

Virgin Australia makes history with pet-friendly in-cabin flights
Virgin Australia has launched Australia’s first-ever in-cabin flights allowing small cats and dogs to travel alongside their owners. Starting 16 October 2025, the “Pets in Cabin” service will operate on trial routes between Melbourne, the

Household Power Bills Soar 27% Above Inflation, Sparking Concern for Australians
New figures reveal a sharp surge in electricity bills, with average household power costs in Australia rising 27.16% above inflation over two years. Data from energy comparison service iSelect shows the average electricity price climbed

Australia and Papua New Guinea fail to finalise defence treaty, sign communique instead
A long-anticipated defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea failed to cross the finish line today, with both nations instead signing a communique in place of the formal agreement. The setback is seen as

Does washing fruit and vegetables really remove pesticides?
Testing in Australia has uncovered the banned pesticide thiometon on fresh berries sold in New South Wales, along with high levels of the legal pesticide dimethoate. While within legal limits, experts warn that both adults

EU–US backed power link shatters Turkey–Libya maritime claims
The Egypt–Greece 3 GW electricity interconnector has received a €9.56 million EU grant to support further studies and implementation. EU–US backed power link shatters Turkey–Libya maritime claims. The European Commission has approved the funding for additional preparatory work on the 3-gigawatt electricity link connecting the power systems of Greece and

The Epstein files reveal how Greece was used to bail out French and German banks
At first glance, the eurozone’s handling of the Greek debt crisis, the revelations contained in the Jeffrey Epstein files, and the vast financial support now flowing to Ukraine appear to belong to entirely different worlds.

Turkey’s provocation playbook: Escalation disguised as diplomacy
Turkey’s provocation playbook: Escalation disguised as diplomacy — just days before a scheduled meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Ankara has stepped up its aggressive rhetoric, once again

The hidden prayer of the Greek Alphabet
An ancient prayer—an invocation—has existed and functioned silently within the Greek alphabet since its very inception. The hidden prayer of the Greek Alphabet. The sequence of the letters in their full pronunciation (Alpha, Beta, Gamma,

Satellites, security and sovereignty: Greece’s strategic ascent into space
Satellites, security and sovereignty: Greece’s strategic ascent into space marks a rapidly evolving chapter in the country’s technological and strategic development. Recent advances in satellite capability are beginning to reshape Greece’s strategic outlook, both in

Karystianou draws red lines on Greek–Turkish talks that challenge power, narrative and sovereignty
Maria Karystianou has made her first substantive intervention in foreign policy, choosing to address the highly sensitive issue of Greek–Turkish relations at a politically charged moment, as preparations reportedly intensify for the launch of her

Greek diaspora: Three parliamentary seats and postal voting presented by minister Livanios
The Minister of Interior, Theodoros Livanios, presented to the Cabinet on Monday morning a comprehensive bill aimed at strengthening the electoral participation of Greeks living abroad. The legislation, titled “Definition of the Electoral District of

EU–US backed power link shatters Turkey–Libya maritime claims
The Egypt–Greece 3 GW electricity interconnector has received a €9.56 million EU grant to support further studies and implementation. EU–US backed power link shatters Turkey–Libya maritime claims. The European Commission has approved the funding for additional preparatory work on the 3-gigawatt electricity link connecting the power systems of Greece and

Slovak PM Robert Fico expected to survive; Mainstream media appears to justify assassination attempt
Prime Minister Fico is said to be improving, following reports that he was in surgery due to several gunshot wounds from the Wednesday assassination attempt. Deputy Prime Minister Tomas Taraba has told the BBC he “is

BRICS bet on Blockchain: An amazing “Politics-Free” payment system, by 2024
The BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) have set their sights on a new frontier: BRICS bet on Blockchain: An Amazing “Politics-Free” payment system, by 2024, a blockchain-based payment system designed to

A former analyst at the U.S. CIA says “Ukraine will collapse”
LARRY JOHNSON: A former analyst at the U.S. CIA says “Ukraine will collapse”. I think that’s becoming more certain with each passing day, and the collapse will come sooner rather than later. [And how does

Greek hydrocarbons could power the EU for 50 years, a historic economic boost for Greece
What is the importance of the natural gas fields to the west and southwest of the prefecture of Chania in Crete, Greece? Greek hydrocarbons could power the EU for 50 years, a historic economic boost

By a majority vote, the U.N. passed to give Palestine new power
By a majority vote, the U.N. passed to give Palestine new power thereby endorsing a resolution aiming to grant new “rights and privileges” to a Palestinian state and urged the Security Council to reconsider their

French Government takes a stand against Muslim Brotherhood (At Last)
France’s interior minister, Gérald Darmanin, has declared his intention to “combat the Muslim Brotherhood,” signaling a long-overdue crackdown on the group. According to intelligence reports, the Muslim Brotherhood, advocating for a global caliphate, has seen

