Australian father stranded in Iraq issues urgent Christmas plea amid legal limbo
An Australian father, Dr. Robert Pether, who spent more than four years in an Iraqi prison under what he calls “bogus charges,” has issued a desperate Christmas plea, urging Australians to push the government to
RBA keeps cash rate at 4.35%
The cash rate will remain at 4.35% following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) March monetary policy meeting. The decision was largely expected, as the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data showed annual trimmed mean
$216 Billion: The cost of Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop
The cost of building and operating the Allan Government’s new underground rail loop through Melbourne’s city centre, which will take five decades to build, has soared to $216 billion, according to an independent study. Estimates
Using Super for home deposits would inflate property prices by $75,000, study claims
A recent study suggests that a Coalition proposal allowing first-time homeowners to use their super for a house deposit could lead to a significant surge in prices, potentially raising property values by nearly $75,000 across
Australian PM is the first Western leader referred to ICC as ‘Accessory to Genocide in Gaza’
More than 100 lawyers endorsed the referral, which points to the military, intelligence, and rhetorical support Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has provided to the Israeli government. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, along with several Western
The Help to Buy scheme will help but it won’t solve the housing crisis
Brendan Coates – via The Conversation The federal government’s Help to Buy scheme is before the parliament. Both the Coalition and the Greens are opposed to it. If the bill is passed, the government will
By establishing a dedicated whistle-blowing body, Labor can prove its integrity credentials
Without the support of a whistleblower protection authority, too many whistleblowers remain silent, to the detriment of our democracy. Imagine finding something amiss at work: irregularities in project numbers as a public servant or discovering
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 queues of up to 20 kilometres due to farmers’ roadblocks, leaving many stranded for hours.
“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
Australian father stranded in Iraq issues urgent Christmas plea amid legal limbo
An Australian father, Dr. Robert Pether, who spent more than four years in an Iraqi prison under what he calls “bogus charges,” has issued a desperate Christmas plea, urging Australians to push the government to secure his safe return. Dr. Pether was arrested in Iraq in 2021 and sentenced to
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
Netanyahu confirmed that Israel has launched an attack against Iran
Pro-Western news outlet Axios reports that the U.S. and Israeli officials anticipate a military response from Iran but hope it will be limited, potentially breaking the cycle of retaliation between the two nations. The Biden
U.S. Confirms deadline given to Israel: Netanyahu’s required actions in Gaza within 30 days
The United States has confirmed that it has issued a warning to Israel concerning humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza. In a recent press briefing, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller addressed the letter sent to
