Fresh scrutiny over federal politicians’ expenses rules after pre-election change
Fresh questions are being raised about the expenses federal politicians are entitled to claim, after revelations that key rules governing travel allowances were altered just weeks before the last federal election. While Prime Minister Anthony
Australia unwittingly buys nearly $1bn in fuel linked to Russian oil, analysis shows
Australia has unknowingly helped funnel close to $1 billion into refineries processing Russian crude oil, according to new sector analysis revealing the extent to which imported fuel is tied to Moscow’s war economy. Data from
Liberal MP Roma Britnell walks out of parliamentary hearing over missing data on pregnancies and STIs in state care
A tense parliamentary hearing erupted into open frustration on Friday after Liberal MP Roma Britnell stormed out, accusing senior Victorian bureaucrats of repeatedly refusing to supply critical data about the wellbeing of children in state
Global Airbus warning grounds Jetstar A320 flights, causes widespread travel disruption
A major global aviation alert has triggered significant travel chaos, with Jetstar confirming that several of its Airbus A320 aircraft are currently unable to depart due to a critical software issue affecting thousands of jets
Teen launches High Court challenge against national social media ban
A Sydney high school student has launched an extraordinary High Court challenge against the federal government’s upcoming ban on social media use for children under 16, arguing the new law is unconstitutional and puts young
Why Australian workers are demanding pay transparency and would quit over unfair salaries
A growing number of Australian workers are demanding full salary transparency inside their workplaces, with new research showing a strong belief that pay secrecy primarily benefits employers — not staff. The findings, from recruitment firm
APRA to cap high-risk home loans amid housing boom
Australia’s banking regulator, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), will impose limits on high-risk home loans starting February 1, aiming to curb the rapid buildup of household debt. APRA announced that no more than 20
Greece hails Pierrakakis’ Eurogroup victory as a win for the nation — Implications for Australia–EU relations
Greece’s Minister for National Economy, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, received an overwhelmingly enthusiastic welcome from the parliamentary caucus of New Democracy after his election as President of the Eurogroup. His elevation to one of Europe’s most influential economic positions has been framed in Athens as a national milestone, extending beyond party lines
Turkey’s aggressive implementation of The Blue Homeland
“Whatever Turkey’s interests demand in the Aegean, the Black Sea, and the Eastern Mediterranean, we will pursue with determination,” declared the president of Turkey in his speech. Angelos Syrigos on Greek Television said: We will
Geopolitical shift in Aegean-Eastern Mediterranean against Greece
Recent reports from Ankara, state media outlets highlight a significant revival in US-Turkey relations, with the Turkish Air Force set to acquire fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets, signaling a dramatic geopolitical shift in the Aegean and
US Proposal for €2B in Greek Ballistic Production
In a recent letter to the Greek government, which the US embassy has also received, American officials are calling for a meeting with the relevant ministers to approve the immediate production of 1 million missiles
Four-day wedding celebration in Chania for Kasselakis and Macbeth
Tomorrow marks the beginning of a four-day wedding celebration for Stefanos Kasselakis and Tyler Macbeth in Chania. According to reports, the President of SYRIZA and his husband, Tyler Macbeth, have planned a lavish ceremony that
The Kapodistrian University of Athens topped the list in Southeastern Europe
An important victory for Greek universities – and especially for the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The Kapodistrian University of Athens topped the list in Southeastern Europe, the ranking of the “Shanghai Academic Ranking
Greece, the country where offenders go unpunished
In an article “on fire” Politico “burns” the government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis, focusing on three major cases that have shocked Greece, referring to “cover-ups, failed investigations” and the “general sense of impunity”, which sounds the
Leaked US strategy reveals Trump’s plan to break up the EU
A leaked US strategy reveals Trump’s plan to break up the EU, with a draft of a highly classified National Security Strategy (NSS) suggesting that the United States may be pushing for Austria, Italy, Hungary, and Poland to distance themselves from the European Union as part of a bold new
EU leaders commit to address Ukraine’s financial deeds, push digital and green agenda
At the European Council summit held on October 23, 2025, the leaders of 26 EU member states, with the exception of Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, pledged to address Ukraine’s pressing financial needs for 2026 and 2027.
Opposition calls for senate inquiry into Chinese-linked net zero project
The federal opposition in Australia has called for a formal investigation into a $2.6 billion renewable energy project after it was revealed that Genaspi Energy, the Australian company behind the initiative, had outsourced key components
Mitsotakis: Comprehensive european defense, competitiveness, and green transition on summit agenda
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will participate today Thursday in the European People’s Party Summit and the European Council meeting, where key topics will include defense, security, competitiveness, the green transition, the Middle East, and
Gerapetritis: “The Western Balkans must accelerate their path toward the European family”
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis called for the acceleration of the Western Balkans’ European integration during the Berlin Process Summit held in London, emphasizing that “the only sure path to peace and prosperity in the
Turkey backs ICJ opinion on Gaza, calls Israel’s actions illegal
Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which highlights Israel’s obligations under international law to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. In
New U.S. plan for Gaza: division into Israeli and Hamas-controlled zones until full disarmament
The United States has reportedly proposed a new post-war plan for Gaza, aiming to restore stability and remove Hamas from power, according to The Wall Street Journal. Under the proposal, Gaza would be divided into
