Teen social media ban Campaign linked to gambling Ad Firm
The Teen Social Media Ban Campaign Linked to Gambling Ad Firm has raised major controversy after an investigation revealed that the powerful lobby group behind Australia’s proposed teen social media ban, 36 Months, was both
Australian inquiry alleges Mormon Church exploited tax loophole and operates as a cult
A government inquiry in Australia has received submissions claiming that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), commonly known as the Mormon Church, functions as a cult and has allegedly exploited a
Inflation surge crushes hopes of interest rate cut in 2025
Australia’s inflation has risen again, effectively eliminating any realistic prospect of an interest rate cut in 2025 and even reviving concerns that the Reserve Bank may be forced to lift rates further. New data from
Albanese government retreats on rural speed-limit cuts after fierce backlash
The Albanese government has abruptly withdrawn its proposal to reduce rural speed limits to as low as 70 km/h, following a wave of public anger and rare internal dissent from Labor MPs. The plan, part
NSW to roll out digital birth certificates for young people aged 16–21
Young people in New South Wales will soon be able to access a digital birth certificate on their mobile phone for the first time, as part of a major step towards modernising identity documents across
Half of Australia’s students missing a month of school as fears about the future surge
A landmark national report has revealed an alarming shift inside Australia’s classrooms, with more than half of government secondary students missing at least a month of school each year. The first State of Australia’s Children
Major student debt relief begins for three million Australians as Albanese government rolls out $16bn initiative
A sweeping cost-of-living boost has begun reaching millions of Australians, with the Albanese government activating its long-promised plan to cut student debt for roughly three million people. The $16 billion initiative—legislated in July—will be implemented
Greece hails Pierrakakis’ Eurogroup victory as a win for the nation — Implications for Australia–EU relations
Greece’s Minister for National Economy, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, received an overwhelmingly enthusiastic welcome from the parliamentary caucus of New Democracy after his election as President of the Eurogroup. His elevation to one of Europe’s most influential economic positions has been framed in Athens as a national milestone, extending beyond party lines
“Apodixi please”: Greece’s campaign to inform tourists about tax evasion
The Greek authorities launched recently the campaign dubbed ”Apodixi, Please”, meaning ”Receipt, Please”, in order to inform tourists on how to ask for a receipt from business owners, in order to reduce tax evasion in
Solidarity
From the first moment the government requested European assistance with the dispatch of eight Canadair aircraft. The manner in which the Greek government handled the great fire in Evia demonstrated the significance of coordination, preparedness,
Mystery as rare Ancient Greek chamber tombs unearthed with 14 skeletons inside
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have discovered two large chamber tombs dated to around 1300 BC in an important Mycenaean Greece-era burial ground. The discovery is so rare because the tombs are completely intact and offer new insights into
Ancient Tombs unearthed in Nemea, Greece shed light on Mycenaean Civilization
An ancient, unlooted chamber tombs dating from the Late Mycenaean period, (1400 – 1200 BC), near Nemea in the Peloponnesian Peninsula. The newly-found tombs at the Aidonia burial site include five full burials and the
Three Greek Students Sweep Medals at 26th International Mathematics Competition
Three Greek university students swept the medals, winning one gold and two silver, in this year’s International Mathematics Competition (IMC), which took place in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria between July 28 and August 3. The team from
Greeks most pessimistic about future of EU
Greeks are the most pessimistic among their EU peers about the future of the European Union, according to the Standard Eurobarometer survey of spring 2019 published on Monday, which inquired about topics such as the
Leaked US strategy reveals Trump’s plan to break up the EU
A leaked US strategy reveals Trump’s plan to break up the EU, with a draft of a highly classified National Security Strategy (NSS) suggesting that the United States may be pushing for Austria, Italy, Hungary, and Poland to distance themselves from the European Union as part of a bold new
Gideon Saar’s Bold Vision: A New Era in Israel-Kurdish Relations
In his inaugural address as Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar articulated his vision for Israel’s foreign policy, emphasising the importance of building alliances with minority groups in the Middle East. In Gideon Saar’s Bold Vision: A
Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine resolution in first Post-Election call
President-elect Donald Trump has swiftly set his sights on resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. It has come to light that he held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin last Thursday, marking their
Donald Trump elected 47th president of the United States
Donald Trump will return to the White House after being elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago.
50 states are voting in the US election. These seven battlegrounds are the only ones that actually matter
There might be 50 states in the United States, but only seven of them really matter in today’s presidential election. The small handful of key battleground states are the only contests in the nation where
The Changed Meaning Of Nationalism
Few words in the English language have such migratory meanings as nationalism. It has changed again in our time. Today The Changed Meaning Of Nationalism suggests self-determination of peoples against a growing global hegemon in
October 28th, 1940 “Oxi Day”. What is it all about and why is it so important?
October 28th, 1940, Oxi Day, a Greek National Holiday, is celebrated on October 28th by military and student parades across the country. What is it all about and why is it so important? Every year
