Albanese and Chalmers under pressure to act on negative gearing reform
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers are facing renewed pressure to overhaul Australia’s negative gearing rules amid growing concern about housing affordability and younger Australians being locked out of the property market. Unions
NSW officers admit assaulting naked woman in mental health crisis
Two former NSW police officers have admitted to assaulting a 48-year-old naked woman who was experiencing a psychotic episode on a Sydney street in January 2023. Nathan Black (28) and Timothy Trautsch (30), both off-duty
Crackdown on antisemitism: Albanese warned to cut funding to universities failing to act
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under mounting pressure to withdraw public funding from universities, programs, and individuals who tolerate or fail to combat antisemitism, following a major report released today. The report, authored by Australia’s
Australia may face higher AUKUS costs and pressure to join US-China conflict
Australia’s nuclear submarine deal under AUKUS could become more costly and politically fraught, as the US Department of Defence reviews the trilateral agreement under President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda. A report from The Age
Bipartisan support for PBS amid Trump’s Pharma tariff threat
Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 200% tariff on pharmaceutical imports has united Australia’s political leadership in support of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The Albanese government reaffirmed its commitment that the PBS is “not
Qantas confirms data breach affected 5.7 million customers, criminal contact made
Qantas has confirmed that 5.7 million of its customers have had personal data compromised in a major cybersecurity breach, with the company now contacting those affected and working with law enforcement following contact from a
ATO GST scam rocks public sector as taxpayer losses hit $2 billion
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is facing one of the worst integrity scandals in its history, after it was revealed that a massive GST refund fraud—amplified on social media—has cost taxpayers over $2 billion. So
Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF): Up to €2 Billion Package to Support the Middle Class
The government’s economic team is expected to present the final plan for the benefits package immediately after the August 15 holiday, to be announced at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF). The total cost of the measures is estimated to reach between €1.5 and €2 billion, with the primary goal of
OPEKEPE scandal: Government triggers inquiry, opposition cries cover-up
The Greek government has ignited a political storm by announcing the formation of a parliamentary inquiry (Exetastiki Epitropi) to investigate the OPEKEPE agricultural payment authority from 1998 to the present day. The move, seen by
Irene Mourtzoukou to testify today over four child murders – Dozens of notes and new attempted murder allegations
Today, Sunday, July 13, Irene Mourtzoukou is scheduled to appear before the Patras investigating magistrate to testify in connection with the chilling case of four child murders — a case she has already confessed to.
Migration Crisis: Key Decisions Taken at Ministry of Migration Meeting on Increased Flows to Crete
A broad meeting was held at the Ministry of Migration and Asylum at noon on July 11, 2025, to discuss the escalating migration flows to Crete. The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Migration
DNA for Sale? The untold story of Greece’s newborn screening scandal
It seemed as though Greece had stepped into a remake of Gattaca—a world where every child’s future is predetermined by genetic analysis, infused with a hint of Orphan Black in the veil of secrecy surrounding
Controversial Migration Bill sparks outcry in Greek Parliament
Left-wing parties denounce asylum restrictions as unconstitutional and “shameful” A new migration bill tabled by the Greek government has triggered a political firestorm in Parliament, with opposition parties accusing the Mitsotakis administration of violating international
Mourtzoukou confession shocks Greece: “I wanted to hurt someone”
The Greek public is reeling from the horrifying confession of 25-year-old Eirini Mourtzoukou, who has admitted to killing four children, including her own daughters and her baby sister. Following her arrest on Monday at a
Netanyahu and Trump discuss Israel’s plans to attack Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Sunday with US President Donald Trump, where they discussed in detail Israel’s plans for a new military operation in the Gaza Strip. The conversation was made public in an official statement from the Israeli prime minister’s office, which released the basic
Tensions flare with Libya over offshore licensing south of Crete
An unexpected complication has emerged ahead of Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis’ planned visit to Libya, where he was due to hold meetings in both Tripoli and Benghazi. Tensions flare with Libya over offshore licensing
On the brink: Major powers poised to enter Israel–Iran war
Rumours are circulating that Donald Trump is preparing to authorise the deployment of US forces to join Israel’s campaign against Iran. On the brink: Major powers poised to enter Israel–Iran war. Given the apparent difficulties
L’Equipe: Among the best 18-year-olds in the world Karetsas-Kostoulas
A new, great distinction for two members of the new generation of Greek football. L’Equipe: Among the best 18-year-olds in the world, Karetsas-Kostoulas. The French newspaper L’Equipe, which established the Golden Ball award, has published
Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear and military sites
Israel has launched a large-scale military operation targeting multiple military and nuclear sites across Iran. Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear and military sites in an attack in what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as just the
Coalition pushes Albanese to meet Trump amid AUKUS uncertainty
Australia’s opposition is urging Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to urgently secure a meeting with US President Donald Trump, following news that the Trump administration is reviewing the AUKUS security pact. The review casts doubt over the
Elon Musk ignites political firestorm, suggesting it’s time for a new party
Elon Musk has asked whether it’s “time to create a new political party in America” as his increasingly acrimonious public feud with President Donald Trump intensifies. Why It Matters Musk resigned from his position at
