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.
Cosco-led Piraeus Port Authority submits revised master plan; worth 800 mln€
A revised master plan by the Cosco-managed Piraeus Port Authority was tabled on Friday for review by a shipping ministry ports committee in the coming period. The revised master plan, which according to the port
Mitsotakis to Observer: Athens will ask for loaning of Parthenon Marbles amid 2021 series of events
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis referred to the “loaning” of the Parthenon Marbles – 14 friezes or metopes – from the British Museum in London to Greece on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of
Greek state collects 1.138 bln€ with 26-week T-bills issue; yield at 0.15%
Demand for a new tranche of 26-week T-bills was slightly down on Wednesday, compared to similar issues over the past few months, with an auction of 875 million euros of paper attracting bids of 1.536
Teenager killed in horrific accident at Greek amusement park
A 14-year-old girl was killed on Friday at a horrific accident in an amusement park near the Greek sea-side city of Volos. The accident happened at the town of Almyros when the teenager fell from
Yiannis Tsarouchis
The years after the First World War had a tremendous political, social and cultural impact on Greece. The end of the war coupled with the Asia Minor Tragedy almost brought Greece to its knees financially
Greek shipping fleet’s transport capacity more than doubles since 2008; global first place retained
The transport capacity of the Greek-controlled fleet multiplied over the 2007-2018 period, according to the Union of Greek Shipowners, which noted that the fleet increased from 170 million dwt to more than 389.68 million dwt
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
A future without petrol: The revolutionary engine that could replace fossil fuels
A groundbreaking innovation unveiled at the Bauma 2025 expo in Munich could redefine the future of internal combustion engines. The German-Swiss technology group Liebherr presented a revolutionary engine that runs on ammonia — not petrol,
A Year After the Trump Assassination Attempt: Senate Report Reveals ‘Failure on All Levels’
One year has passed since a chilling assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The event, which took place on July 13, 2024, revealed a shocking breakdown
Iron ore vs AUKUS: Albanese courts $120 billion China trade while walking US defence tightrope.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is continuing his six-day official visit to China, where Australia’s $120 billion iron ore trade is front and centre — but concerns over defence obligations to the US are never far
Australia backs ‘status quo’ amid US pressure on Taiwan
In a move that highlights the delicate balance of international relations, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reiterated his government’s stance on Taiwan amidst increasing pressure from the United States. During a visit to Shanghai,
Turkish Cypriots turn against Turkey – Call on President Christodoulides to take Ankara to The Hague
In an unprecedented move, a group of Turkish Cypriots has handed a formal letter to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, urging him to file a case against Turkey at the International
Albanese to raise “full range of issues” in high-stakes China trip
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is embarking on a politically delicate six-day mission to China, vowing to raise the “full range of issues” troubling the bilateral relationship. From the unjust jailing of Australian academic Dr.
