Capital Gains Tax discount reform under consideration
Speculation is intensifying that one of Australia’s most controversial tax concessions, the capital gains tax (CGT) discount, may undergo significant reform as a central feature of this year’s federal budget. Senior government ministers have stopped
The geopolitical context of Albanese’s China visit
Prime Minister Albanese and I have a few things in common. We were both born on 2 March, and we have both been in car accidents, and as I write this, we are both in
Spike in burglaries sparks expert advice to keep homes secure
Victoria is currently experiencing a surge in aggravated burglaries, with authorities and community groups urging residents to take extra measures to secure their homes. With recent crime statistics showing an alarming trend, experts are offering
Australia’s employment growth stalls as unemployment rate jumps, Aussie dollar plunges
In a surprising twist, Australia’s employment data for June 2025 has delivered a mixed bag of results, with the number of jobs rising by 2,000, but the unemployment rate unexpectedly jumping to 4.3%. This comes
Revolutionary three-way IVF breakthrough could eradicate mitochondrial disease in babies
A groundbreaking breakthrough in three-way IVF treatment in the UK has resulted in the birth of eight babies, none of whom showed any signs of mitochondrial DNA disease. This disease is passed on from mother
20-year-old charged in connection with Melbourne synagogue arson attack
A 20-year-old man has been charged over his alleged involvement in the theft of a car used in the firebombing of the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne last December. The attack, which occurred on December
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
EU–US backed power link shatters Turkey–Libya maritime claims
The Egypt–Greece 3 GW electricity interconnector has received a €9.56 million EU grant to support further studies and implementation. EU–US backed power link shatters Turkey–Libya maritime claims. The European Commission has approved the funding for additional preparatory work on the 3-gigawatt electricity link connecting the power systems of Greece and
Mitsotakis: Any attempt to change the status quo in Greenland would be catastrophic
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis issued a clear and stern warning on geopolitical stability in Northern Europe and the role of NATO, cautioning that any attempt to alter the status quo in Greenland would be catastrophic,
Greece signals extension of territorial waters as foreign minister asserts strategic strength
Greece is laying the groundwork for a future extension of its territorial waters, with Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis signalling that such a move will come “in due course,” just as Greece has already proceeded with
History responds: 145,000 Greeks fill the cinemas
In just four days, 145,000 tickets were sold in Greek cinemas — an achievement that goes well beyond commercial success and firmly into the realm of a cultural moment. History responds: 145,000 Greeks fill the
Greek rapper Negros Tou Moria cracks Guardian’s top two Global Albums of 2025
Greek rapper Negros Tou Moria has emerged as one of the standout figures in global music this year, with his latest album Mavri Ellada ranked No. 2 on The Guardian’s Best Global Albums of 2025
Holiday traffic normalizes after Tuesday’s gridlock
After yesterday’s disruptions, traffic on the Athens–Lamia and Athens–Corinth highways is expected to return to normal today, Wednesday, as farmers and traffic police coordinated to improve vehicle flow ahead of Christmas. On Tuesday, drivers faced
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
EU–US backed power link shatters Turkey–Libya maritime claims
The Egypt–Greece 3 GW electricity interconnector has received a €9.56 million EU grant to support further studies and implementation. EU–US backed power link shatters Turkey–Libya maritime claims. The European Commission has approved the funding for additional preparatory work on the 3-gigawatt electricity link connecting the power systems of Greece and
Does Western Christianity have anything to do with “anthropotheos” and the woke agenda?
A misleading stereotype has been imposed on the public debate about same-sex marriage. That stereotype is that those who oppose it and the broader narrative within which it fits are religious fundamentalists, while those who
Who owns the lands of Ukraine for 2024
In 2021, the law on the sale of land came into force in Ukraine. As the Australian National Review neatly reported, “companies from the United States have used the new legislation to make massive investments
You can’t keep the Parthenon Sculptures
Greece can respond to the UK in a tough way if necessary! The recent diplomatic conflict between Greece and the UK over the Parthenon Sculptures (Parthenon Marbles), was ignited by the decision of UK Prime
EU Parliament: Greek and Cypriots voted to override the veto of Member States
The European Parliament adopted on Wednesday 22 November a resolution aimed at amending the EU treaties, abolishing the veto of Member States and giving more power to the EU institutions. Greek and Cypriots voted to
EU’s Ylva Johansson Illegal Immigrant Duplicity
When TURKEY ships “refugees” to Russia and you find them on Finnish borders it’s about EU borders! When Turkish MIT pushes ILLEGAL immigrants on Greek borders, islands, and Greek waters the deterrence is called “pushback”
Turkey’s hypocrisy on full display in Germany
The Berlin meeting between Turkey’s President Erdogan and Germany’s Chancellor Scholz was a show highlighting Turkey’s hypocrisy on full display in Germany. Turkey’s President Erdogan repeatedly belittled and provoked his host, Germany’s Chancellor Scholz, with
