No panic at the pump: Fuel prices hold steady despite Iran-Israel ceasefire
Despite recent tensions in the Middle East and fears of a global oil shock, fuel prices across Australia have remained surprisingly steady. The ceasefire between Iran and Israel — announced after a series of intense
Doctors urge Labor to ‘stand firm’ on asylum seekers
Doctors are urging Labor to hold firm in support of changes to how critically ill asylum seekers are brought to Australia for medical treatment. Dozens of doctors have descended on Parliament House in Canberra as
Black Saturday fires commemoration highlights kindness and recovery
The Black Saturday bushfires, which claimed the lives of 173 people on February 7, 2009 brought out the very best in people, giving victims the strength they needed to begin the process of recovery, a
Police investigation underway after toddler found dead in car on sweltering day
A 22-month-old boy, who could not be revived, was found inside a car in Sydney’s west on a sweltering day after family noticed he wasn’t in their house. Police are investigating whether a toddler died
Greek Community executive members meet Minister Mikakos
In a spirit of cooperation and noting historical support from minister Mikakos and the Andrews Labor Government, President Bill Papastergiadis, together with the Secretary of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), Costas Markos, met with
Small business asset tax break extended
The instant asset write-off for small businesses will be extended to June 30, 2020 and lifted to cover purchases of up to $25,000. Small businesses will get an extra tax break with the Morrison government
Ministers leaving for personal reasons: PM
Scott Morrison says characterising ministerial resignations as rats leaving a sinking ship is offensive, despite the coalition struggling in opinion polls. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has bristled at suggestions an exodus of coalition frontbenchers ahead
Karamanlis Inquiry: Fast-tracked parliamentary probe sparks political backlash
The Hellenic Parliament’s special inquiry committee into former Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis opened its first session today under accusations of political orchestration, as the government appears determined to fast-track the process surrounding the deadly Tempi train disaster of February 28, 2023. The committee, formally tasked with investigating whether Karamanlis committed
Chemotherapy treatment “postponed” in big Athens hospital due to lack of funds
Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in Attiko Hospital in Athens were shocked to be informed that their treatment is postponed on indefinite time. The patients were informed by phone last Thursday. Hospital workers’ President and doctor
Parthenon Marbles: Tough words by the Greek President to British Museum
Tough words by the Greek President, Prokopis Pavlopoulos, towards the British Museum on the thorny issue of the Parthenon Marbles. “The British Museum’s obsession is tantamount to supporting Elgin’s cultural grave robbing and theft. And,
Police cracks down gang bringing weapons, ammunition from Albania to Crete
Greek police as cracked down a criminal gang that was bringing Kalasnikov weapons and ammunition from Albania to the island of Crete. A big scale operation conducted by the Police Departments of Chania, Crete, and
Large percentage of Greek High School students graduate lacking essential life skills
Many Greek high schools students graduate practically illiterate in regards to basic life skills, much less skills that would place them in the job market, according to a new report by the Authority for Quality Assurance
Tsipras: “We made mistakes but we took the country forwards”
“We are still here, after four-and-a-half years of struggle, the struggle to keep Greece standing upright,” is how main opposition party SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras started his speech at the 84th Thessaloniki International Fair on
Colossal Amphipolis monument to open possibly by 2021
Greece’s Minister of Culture and Sports Lina Mendoni visited on Friday the monument of Casta in ancient Amphipolis, near the city of Serres in Central Macedonia, Greece. After her visit, Mendoni described it as “a
NATO Leaders gather in the Hague: 5% defence target, summit diplomacy, and speculation over a Mitsotakis-Erdogan chat
Today marks the beginning of a pivotal NATO summit in The Hague, with 32 leaders in attendance and a critical agenda ahead. At the heart of the discussions is a push led by US President Donald Trump to raise defence spending commitments to 5% of GDP by 2035, a sharp
Lebanon counts its wounds, Israel prepares for new assault – Hundreds dead, thousands injured
Tensions are escalating in Lebanon, as Israel struck targets in the southern part of the country and the Bekaa Valley throughout Monday. At least 480 people have lost their lives. Hezbollah responded with rocket fire.
“The government is pursuing a foreign policy of a NON-sovereign state!”
George Aifantis on Militaire News doesn’t mince his words with the current government strategy against Turkey’s recent unbridled aggression. He believes that, in light of Greece’s stance, “The government is pursuing a foreign policy of
New assassination attempt against Trump – Extreme polarization and delicate balances ahead of elections
Trump blames Biden and Harris for attack against him Donald Trump has accused President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris of inciting violence against him, claiming their rhetoric has led to attempts on his
Greece concerned over Turkey’s growing naval expansion
Dorian Jones’s article on the rfi.fr website concerning Turkey’s expanding naval capabilities misses the mark in some crucial areas of geopolitical reality. Essentially Dorian Jones whose roots are current administration deep state thinking, proposes that
Russia and China announce military alliance against the U.S.
In a historic development, Russia and China officially announced today the formation of a military alliance aimed at countering the United States. The alliance is primarily focused on addressing what the two powers described as
Olympics 2024: Counterterrorism Chief reveals shocking plot failures – “Three failed attacks”
The head of France’s national counterterrorism agency, Olivier Christen, praised the security measures taken during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, revealing that no attacks occurred, despite three failed attempts during the event.
