Lung Foundation warns of hidden COPD crisis as diagnosis rates collapse
Australia is facing a silent but growing health crisis, with hundreds of thousands of people potentially living with undiagnosed or undertreated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new report endorsed by Lung Foundation
Bipartisan support for PBS amid Trump’s Pharma tariff threat
Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 200% tariff on pharmaceutical imports has united Australia’s political leadership in support of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The Albanese government reaffirmed its commitment that the PBS is “not
Qantas confirms data breach affected 5.7 million customers, criminal contact made
Qantas has confirmed that 5.7 million of its customers have had personal data compromised in a major cybersecurity breach, with the company now contacting those affected and working with law enforcement following contact from a
ATO GST scam rocks public sector as taxpayer losses hit $2 billion
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is facing one of the worst integrity scandals in its history, after it was revealed that a massive GST refund fraud—amplified on social media—has cost taxpayers over $2 billion. So
Opposition presses Albanese government over lagging productivity
Australia’s economic debate has intensified after Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock cited weak productivity as a key concern in her justification for holding interest rates steady — prompting the opposition to demand urgent action from
Trump’s tariff threat sparks alarm in Canberra over pharmaceutical exports
The Albanese government is scrambling to respond to a fresh trade threat from US President Donald Trump, who has floated a staggering 200 per cent tariff on pharmaceutical imports and a 50 per cent tariff
Childcare abuse scandal sparks bipartisan call for tougher child safety laws
Following shocking allegations of sexual abuse at a Melbourne childcare centre, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to work with the Coalition to urgently strengthen child protection laws. Last week,
Farmers submit demands to government, reject transfer of OPEKEPE oversight to tax authority
Greek farmers have formally submitted a comprehensive list of demands to the government, placing strong emphasis on their opposition to the transfer of oversight and control of OPEKEPE—the agency responsible for agricultural subsidies—to the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE). The demands were finalised during a nationwide farmers’ meeting in
FYROM’s name change deal may be an achievement for the E.U., but undemocratic
After the disintegration of Yugoslavia in 1991, Greece’s northern neighbor stole the Greek name “Macedonia”—but Athens refused to recognize it, saying it gave legitimacy to territorial, historical, and ethnic claims over the millenial old northern
Costas Karamanlis on Prespa agreement: ND’s criticism ‘powerful and fully documented’
Former Greek prime minister Costas Karamanlis (2004-2009) on Thursday removed any doubts over his stance regarding the contentious Prespa agreement, which comes up for ratification in Greece’s Parliament later in the evening. Karamanlis and his
Greece one of least prepared Countries in EU for electric cars
Netherlands-based automobile leasing and fleet management company, LeasePlan, says that Greece is one of the least prepared countries in Europe to welcome the use of electric cars. This is greatly due to the fact that
EU Parliament groups nominate Tsipras and Zaev for Nobel peace prize 2019
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and North Macedonia Prime Minister Zoran Zaev have been nominated for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize by the leader of the EU parliament Socialists and Democrats (S&D) group Udo Bullmann,
Greek parliament ratifies Prespes agreement with 153 YES
The Greek Parliament ratified the historical Prespes Agreement with 153 YES. The majority was achieved with 145 SYRIZA votes as well as with the votes of ministers Kountoura (ex ANEL) and Papakosta (independent), two votes
Ancient Greek and Roman artifacts found in Alexandria
An announcement from the Archaeological Mission of Alexandria has revealed that an array of Greek and Roman artefacts has been found in Alexandria, Egypt. That date back to the 1st and 2nd centuries BC. The
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
Iran and European powers to resume nuclear talks amid rising tensions
Iran has agreed to resume nuclear negotiations with the European trio – Germany, France, and the United Kingdom – in a diplomatic effort to revive the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The new
Druze forces regain control of Suwayda amid ongoing clashes in Southern Syria
Druze fighters have regained control of the city of Suwayda in southern Syria following a week of violent clashes with Bedouin groups and allied tribal forces. Despite the announcement of a ceasefire by Syrian authorities,
Terror outside LA nightclub: Driver hits crowd, gets shot by bystanders — 30 injured, 7 critical
A horrific scene unfolded in the heart of Los Angeles early Saturday morning, when a vehicle plowed into a crowd outside a popular nightclub, leaving 30 people injured — seven of them critically. According to
Kimberly Guilfoyle: Legitimate concerns over Turkish provocations against Greece and F-35 reservations
The clock is ticking for Kimberly Guilfoyle as she prepares to officially assume her post as the next U.S. ambassador to Greece. Just a few days ago, Guilfoyle appeared before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations
Company launches Investigation after Kiss Cam scandal
The company Astronomer has officially launched an internal investigation following the scandal involving an alleged illicit “corporate” couple on the Kiss Cam during a Coldplay concert. The potential extramarital affair between the company’s CEO, Andy
Australia sends first batch of M1A1 Abrams Tanks to Ukraine in $245 million military support package
Australia has officially delivered the first tranche of M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine, marking a major milestone in its ongoing support of the war-torn country’s defense against Russia’s invasion. The shipment, valued at
