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
St Bede’s College placed in lockdown after threatening social media post
St Bede’s College in Mentone, was placed on lockdown at 8:25 a.m. this morning following a threatening social media post. The post, which surfaced on Tuesday night, featured a photo with the caption “I’m unloading
Australia running low on HIV-prevention drug PrEP as experts warn users to plan ahead
TGA recently approved importation and supply of overseas-registered tablets to help ease the shortage Australia is experiencing a shortage of an important HIV prevention medication and sexual health organisations are urging those who rely on
Lawyers examining the Suburban Rail Loop project
Lawyers are currently evaluating the financial implications of altering contracts related to the Suburban Rail Loop project, according to government sources. The Allan government has engaged legal experts to weigh the pros and cons of
Calls to deport “ghost” international students
The Albanese government is facing growing pressure to deport international students linked to “ghost colleges” following a major crackdown on fraudulent vocational education providers. Last week, the government announced the closure of over 150 dormant
Inflation drops to 3.5 per cent
Inflation has eased to 3.5 percent, down from June’s 3.8 percent, raising speculation about a potential cash rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) before its next meeting on September 24. The July Consumer
Liberals celebrate decisive victory in NT
Northern Territory Country Liberal Party (CLP) leader Lia Finocchiaro has celebrated a decisive victory in the recent election, ending eight years of Labor rule. The CLP won at least 15 of the 25 parliamentary seats,
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
Unaccompanied teen migrant accused of fatally stabbing compatriot at Lesvos ‘hotspot’
A minor from Afghanistan, reported as being roughly 15-years-old, was arrested at a “hotspot” on the eastern Aegean island of Lesvos (Mytilene) overnight after he allegedly fatally stabbed a compatriot, also identified as a teenager.
First corporate-business tax cut ‘fixed’, according to Greek PM Mitsotakis
Another highlight from Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ wide-ranging interview to “Le Figaro” this week was an announcement that the first reduction in the corporate tax rate, from 28 to 24 percent, for 2019 profits has
Fotis Kontoglou
In 330 AD the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, also known as Constantine I, moved the seat of the Roman Empire to Constantinople, a city known previously as Byzantium, strategically located on main trade route
Greek gov’t to end flight delays with urgent measures
The Greek government has issued several urgent measures in an attempt to reduce a growing problem in Greece. On the surface, all is well as the country’s tourism sector continues to grow. According to the
Two Greek beaches on another global ‘Top 50 list’
Two Greek beaches are included in the “Top 50” issued by the Big 7 Travel website, namely, Elafonissos on Crete, where rare and protected “pink sands” are found, and jet-setting Mykonos’ more secluded Psarou. The
“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
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
Democrats rally around Kamala Harris – She secured enough support for the nomination
Kamala Harris has secured the support of a sufficient number of delegates at the Democratic Party convention – at least 1,967 – to be held in Chicago in August, and is now considered a lock
Microsoft outage leaves Russia and China largely untouched
An IT issue caused by a faulty update began wreaking havoc with Windows machines worldwide early Friday morning, knocking companies and banks offline and grounding planes at various airports. An update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike
Joe Biden pulls out of US presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris to take on Donald Trump
In a historic and unexpected turn of events, President Joe Biden has announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee. The decision, which Biden described
Assassination attempt on Trump – Two dead
Assassination attempt on Trump – Two dead, assassins killed. Turmoil unfolded on Saturday evening US time when former US president Donald Trump was reportedly injured by an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania
Hellenic diaspora and the perils of disunity and cohesion
The Hellenism diaspora is faced with certain social and historical dangers, situations, and realities that cause serious problems in its cohesion and unity and often derail its aims and aspirations. Let us examine prudently and
Greek mercenary ‘Zeus,’ who murdered Russian prisoners, was eliminated
“Shocking news from the Russian media about the extermination of the Greek mercenary ‘Zeus,’ who murdered Russian prisoners, was eliminated. Tasos Antonakos, known by the nickname ‘Zeus’. Antonakos, who was allegedly involved in massacres of
