Australia announces National Gun Buyback Scheme amid ongoing response to Bondi beach terror attack
The Australian government has announced its most significant national gun buyback scheme in decades, in the wake of the deadly terror attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach that claimed the lives of 15 people, including a
Buying a home is tough for young people so how do some manage?
For many young Australians, breaking into the housing market feels tougher than ever, with many fearing they may never own a home. Public debates continue over whether it is harder now than decades ago. Buying
Scientists create first kangaroo embryo via IVF
Scientists have successfully created the first kangaroo embryo through in vitro fertilization (IVF), a breakthrough hailed as a “pioneering achievement” that could one day help save endangered species. According to CNN, this innovative research may
Message of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia on the floods in northern Queensland
Dearly beloved, It is with sadness of heart that we see thousands of our fellow persons facing dire situations, and some who have lost their lives because of the recent devastating floods that have affected
Australia bans DeepSeek on government devices over security concerns
Australia has banned the use of DeepSeek on all government devices, citing security risks associated with the Chinese artificial intelligence startup. The government announced the decision, following concerns over potential threats to national security. The
Changes to the way paracetamol is sold come into effect from February 1
Changes in the way the common painkiller paracetamol is sold come into effect from tomorrow. From February 1, 2025, non-pharmacy retailers like supermarkets can only sell 16-tablet packs of paracetamol, rather than the 20-tablet
Two Homelands: A film about Cyprus and its history
The film “Two Homelands” is both a remembrance of war and a celebration of community. Two Homelands: A film about Cyprus and its history. Fifty years after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, six elderly Greek
Joint αir defence network between Israel, Greece and Cyprus
Israelis: “Deterrence of Turkey Is the Objective” The prospect of a joint air defence network between Israel, Greece and Cyprus — based on interoperable systems operating within a network-centric framework — represents a truly landmark development for the Eastern Mediterranean. The combined deployment of SPYDER, BARAK MX, David’s Sling and
Ceremonies for the 100th Anniversary of the Pontic Genocide Culminate at the Turkish Consulate
The ceremonies for the Commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Pontian Greeks’ genocide on Sunday culminated at the Turkish Consulate with Pontic associations delivering a resolution. The ceremonies, that were organized by the Pan-Pontian
100 Years of Silence
Pontus (“sea” in Greek),is an historical Greek designation for a region on the southern coast of the Black Sea, located in modern-day northeastern Anatolia, Turkey. The name was applied to the coastal region and its
Temple of Nemesis found under an ancient Greek Theatre. Here’s Why…
A Temple of Nemesis has recently been unearthed under the ruins of an ancient theatre in Mytilene, on the Greek island of Lesbos. In the ancient Greek and Roman world, Nemesis was the goddess who
Golden Dawn ballots destroyed with antiseptic by unknown perpetrators
Unknown perpetrators have destroyed the whole load of municipality elections ballots of the far-right party Golden Dawn in the suburb of Kallithea, south Athens. The perpetrators used antiseptic Bedatine that soaked into the 92,000 ballot
The dilemma of the elections
This year European Parliament and local elections are neither simple nor commonplace. Their crucial nature is patently obvious. They are considered and indeed are a dress rehearsal for the upcoming parliamentary election, which has not
Lanterns to commemorate 100 years from the Pontic Greeks Genocide
Pontic Greeks in Thessaloniki let 100 lanterns high into the night sky in order to commemorate the Genocide of Pontic Greeks first by the Young Turks and then by Kemalist forces. May 19th commemorates the
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 Union of suppressing free speech, manipulating democratic processes, enforcing double standards on energy policy, and
Cyprus calls on Turkey to negotiate maritime boundaries under UNCLOS
Cyprus Calls on Turkey to negotiate maritime boundaries under UNCLOS, with President Nikos Christodoulides extending an open invitation to Ankara to sit down with the Republic of Cyprus and engage in direct talks on defining
EU delivers landmark decision: Digital platforms to be held liable for online fraud under sweeping new rules
The European Union has reached a historic agreement introducing strict new obligations for digital platforms, social media companies and banks, making them jointly responsible for combating the rapid rise of online fraud. After eight hours
The price of obedience: Europe’s silent role in its own decline
Trump handed the EU the corpse of Ukraine — and Europe said “thank you.” No formal protest, no defiance. Just one word: mitigate. The price of obedience: Europe’s silent role in its own decline. After
Europe draws borders for others, yet erases its own
When the European Union loudly proclaims its commitment to sovereignty for others — such as in Ukraine — it is striking how quietly it treats the unresolved occupation of Cyprus. Europe draws borders for others
Breakthrough experimental vaccine shows early success against rare pediatric liver cancer
A new experimental cancer vaccine developed by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy has delivered highly encouraging early results for a rare and aggressive form of
Shock near the White House as two National Guard soldiers shot in Washington, D.C.
Two National Guard soldiers from West Virginia were shot under unclear circumstances on Wednesday afternoon in central Washington, just metres from the White House, triggering a major federal investigation. The shooting occurred at around 2:15pm
