Australia to mandate cash payments for essential purchases from 2026
Australia will introduce a nationwide cash mandate requiring major grocery and fuel retailers to accept cash payments from January 1, 2026, in a move aimed at protecting consumers who rely on physical currency for everyday
Chinese spying on Australia’s military exercises: Defence Minister speaks out
Australia’s Defence Minister, Richard Marles, has responded to growing concerns about Chinese espionage during the ongoing Operation Talisman Sabre military exercises, which involve more than 30,000 personnel from 19 nations across Australia. While speaking on
Albanese wraps up China visit amid tensions and trade talks
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to conclude his six-day visit to China today, wrapping up a trip marked by high-stakes discussions on trade, national security, and diplomatic relations. His final stop in China takes
German backpacker Carolina Wilga leaves Perth Hospital after surviving outback ordeal
Carolina Wilga, the German backpacker who captivated the world with her survival story after spending 12 harrowing days alone in the Australian outback, has finally left hospital. The 26-year-old was discharged from Fiona Stanley Hospital
Tip-off leads to major 3D-printed gun and drug bust in Melbourne’s south-east
A 30-year-old man has been charged with over 27 serious offences following a major police bust in Melbourne’s south-east, where authorities uncovered a cache of illegal firearms—including 3D-printed weapons—drugs, ammunition, and cash. The investigation was
Anthony Albanese commits to reviewing Australia-China Free Trade Agreement during Beijing visit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed to reviewing Australia’s free trade agreement with China as part of a series of deals signed during his official trade visit to Beijing. The Prime Minister signed six memorandums
Taxi drivers win $271.8 million settlement in landmark Uber case
Thousands of Australian cabbies and hire-car operators to receive compensation after years-long battle against Uber’s disruptive market entry. In a historic legal victory, taxi and hire-car drivers and owners across Australia are set to share
Mitsotakis unveils major housing, loan and farming measures during Budget speech
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis used his address to Parliament during the debate on the State Budget to announce a series of significant policy initiatives targeting housing affordability, Swiss franc loan holders, and farmers. The announcements were described as some of the most substantial interventions of the current parliamentary term.
Famellos on a possible Tsipras party: “No time to wait – progressive Greece needs initiative”
Socrates Famellos, president of SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance (SYRIZA-PA), addressed questions regarding a potential new party led by Alexis Tsipras during a visit to Pyrgos, Ilia. Speaking under the campaign slogan “Progressive Greece”, Famellos emphasized that a
New Democracy unites over AI: handshake between Mitsotakis and Karamanlis at Stylianidis’ book launch
The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis shared a warm handshake and applause as they attended the book presentation of Evripidis Stylianidis, dedicated to the challenges and dangers of Artificial
Greece replies to Zakharova’s provocative attack: Moscow aligns with Turkey and the Republic of Skopje against Greece
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has once again adopted an openly anti-Greek tone, reviving Cold War-style rhetoric and backing Turkey and the Republic of Skopje [sic “North Macedonia”] in a direct challenge to Greece
Mitsotakis rejects Christodoulides’s joint EEZ plan fearing Turkey
To avoid potential tensions in the Aegean, the Greek government rejected President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides’s proposal to delimit a joint exclusive economic zone (EEZ) between the two states. Mitsotakis rejects Christodoulides’s joint EEZ plan
Mitsotakis to SEV: “A national duty to never relive the illusions and lies of the past”
Message of stability with veiled criticism of Tsipras – Bundesbank praises Greece’s reforms Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis delivered a strong message on political stability and economic responsibility at the annual meeting of the Hellenic
Soufli: 13 Turkish nationals arrested with weapons – six remanded in custody
147 pistols and 190 magazines found – Defendants claim ignorance Greek authorities have released dramatic footage showing the arrest of 13 Turkish nationals near Soufli, Evros, after they illegally crossed into Greece carrying a large
Libya parliament speaker declares Turkey–Libya memorandum invalid, opens door to talks with Greece, Egypt and Turkey
Libya’s House of Representatives Speaker, Aqila Saleh, has publicly declared the 2019 Turkey–Libya maritime memorandum “invalid,” marking the first such statement in six years and signalling a potential shift in Libya’s approach to maritime disputes in the Eastern Mediterranean. Speaking to the Libyan News Agency, just days after an official
Mitsotakis at Greek-American community luncheon: Greece returns strongly
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed a luncheon organized by 28 Greek-Australian organizations, highlighting the progress of the Greek economy and the return of young Greeks from abroad. Mitsotakis described it as a “privilege” to
Mitsotakis at UN: Considering a ban on social media for children under 16
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, speaking at the “Protecting Children in the Digital Age” event hosted by Australia during the 80th UN General Assembly in New York, announced that Greece is seriously considering banning social
Christodoulides at UN: harsh rebuke to Erdogan’s “hypocrisy” on Cyprus and peace
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides delivered a forceful speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, directly challenging Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and accusing him of “selective sensitivity and hypocrisy at its peak.” Christodoulides reminded
Albanese at the UN: strong rebuke of ‘Dictators’ and ‘Tyrants’ – direct message to Iran and Russia
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered a forceful first address to the United Nations General Assembly, calling on world leaders to stand firm against “dictators,” “tyrants,” and authoritarian regimes undermining global peace and democracy. In
Albanese’s first meeting with Trump: warm words, sharp climate divide
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described his first face-to-face encounter with US President Donald Trump as “warm and engaging” after the two leaders shook hands and posed for a selfie in New York. The
Emma Mason moves UN with emotional plea: Protect children from the dangers of social media
Australian mother Emma Mason brought world leaders to their feet at the United Nations, urging countries to follow Australia’s lead in banning social media for children under 16. Mason, who spearheads News Corp Australia’s Let
