Australia deploys Wedgetail surveillance aircraft to Gulf as Iran conflict escalates
Australia will deploy a Royal Australian Air Force surveillance aircraft to the Middle East after a request from the United Arab Emirates, as regional tensions escalate amid Iranian attacks involving drones and rockets. Prime Minister
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
Greece’s political crisis intensifies amid scandal storm
A society at boiling point amid daily scandals and misuse of public funds – growing calls for immediate elections, as the public dismisses manipulated polling Greek society is increasingly on edge, with daily scandals and the alleged misuse of public funds fuelling public anger. Greece’s political crisis intensifies amid scandal
UN to post EEZ maps of Libya, Turkey deal
Athens is bracing for the United Nations’ Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea to post the geographical coordinates outlined in the maritime border agreement signed by Turkey and the Tripoli-based government
Thessaloniki’s Diocese ordinates the city’s first Ugandan Deacon
Father George (Georgios) was ordained a Deacon by Thessaloniki’s bishop Anthimos recently, the first Ugandan Deacon in the known history of the city’s Diocese. Father George came from the African state of Uganda and went
Greece – the clearance sale of military bases to the United States
The United States have profited cleverly from Greece’s financial problems in order to force them to sign a contract which would enable the USA to block the ocean passage from the Black Sea to Russia.
Two Greek nationals to be evacuated from quarantined “Diamond Princess” cruise ship
Greece’s Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Sunday that Greece will soon evacuate the two Greek nationals who are on board of the ”Diamond Princess” cruise ship, which has been quarantined by the Japanese authorities
Meet the young greek scientist to become the first Greek Astronaut
A young scientist who is currently attending a space simulation facility at Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano spoke of his dream to become the first Greek astronaut. Avgoustos Pantazidis takes great pride from the fact that
30 Ancient ‘curse tablets’ discovered in excavated well, in Athens’ Kerameikos site
Thirty ancient Greek tablets, featuring curses in the form of invocations to the gods of the underworld, dated some 2,500 years ago, were recently discovered at the bottom of a well in the Kerameikos archaeological
The Battle of the Strait of Hormuz
For the past few hours, amid a howling south-westerly wind (gusts exceeding 50 mph), reflecting on the The Battle of the Strait of Hormuz and practical realities of the United States attempting to blockade all maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports. Admiral James Stavridis, a familiar “authoritative voice” within
Mitsotakis meets Abbas in Ramallah: Greece supports peace in Gaza
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday in Ramallah, ahead of his visit to Jerusalem and participation in the Greece–Cyprus–Israel trilateral summit. Support for the Palestinian Authority and
Trilateral Summit sends clear message to Ankara: “Do not even think of reviving empires”
A strong geopolitical message was sent from Jerusalem on Monday following the completion of the 10th Trilateral Summit between Greece, Cyprus, and Israel, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a pointed warning to those “who
Israeli Foreign Minister urges Jews to move to Israel amid rising antisemitism in the West
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has urged Jews living in Western countries to relocate to Israel, warning that antisemitism is on the rise across Europe, North America and Australia. Speaking on Sunday during a public
Robert Fico confronts Brussels, claiming EU has abandoned democracy
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has crossed a line Brussels hoped no European leader would openly cross — and he has done so publicly. In a sweeping and highly confrontational statement, Fico accused the European
Washington concedes strategic defeat in Ukraine
Washington concedes strategic defeat in Ukraine as the era of grand declarations about “imminent victory” and the unwavering defence of democracy appears to be drawing to a close. The curtain has been pulled back —
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
