Australia-Israel diplomatic standoff: Visa revocations for Australian representatives to Palestine
An unprecedented diplomatic confrontation has erupted between Australia and Israel following the Australian government’s decision to recognise the Palestinian state. This move triggered a series of retaliatory actions, with the Israeli government revoking visas for
Covid-19 linked to accelerated blood vessel ageing, Australian patients included in major global study
A major international study involving Australian participants has revealed that Covid-19 may accelerate the ageing of blood vessels, particularly in women, raising fresh concerns about the long-term cardiovascular risks of the virus. The research, published
Australian meth, cocaine, MDMA, and heroin use jumps 34% in one year
Australians consumed 34 per cent more methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and MDMA in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to the latest National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program. The survey found that 22.2 tonnes of these
Nationwide ban on abusive childcare workers could take a year, Attorney-General warns
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has admitted that urgent measures to close loopholes in Australia’s childcare system, which are being exploited by child abusers, may take up to 12 months to implement. Speaking ahead of a meeting
Brother of murdered Australian-Israeli Galit Carbone slams Anthony Albanese over Palestinian statehood recognition
The Australian and Israeli communities are shaken by the powerful statement of Danny Majzner, brother of Galit Carbone, the Australian-Israeli woman brutally murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023. Mr. Majzner, 63, has strongly
4-Day work week plan could starve CBD cafés and kill productivity
“The 4-day week may sound good on TV appearances—but for cafés and CBD venues, it’s a path to empty stores and debt—not productivity” The Australian Restaurant & Cafe Association (ARCA) warns that the ACTU’s push
Reserve Bank of Australia cuts Interest Rates: What it means for borrowers and the economy
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lowered the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.60%, a move that had been widely anticipated by economists and financial markets. The decision aims to provide relief
Wildfires rage across western Greece and the islands, devastating homes and forests
In the past 24 hours, 48 new fires broke out, bringing the total to 109 incidents since the outbreak began. For a second consecutive day, firefighters battled relentless wildfires across Western Greece and several Aegean islands, as authorities reported a record number of fires sweeping through the country. The most
Karystianou, “For three minutes, my daughter was alive”
In a powerful statement to the Sunday Times, one of Britain’s leading newspapers, Maria Karystianou expressed her determination to see justice served in the Tempi rail disaster. Karystianou, “For three minutes, my daughter was alive”,
Archbishop’s Easter message calls for the ‘Expulsion of the Turkish invader”
The Easter message of Archbishop George of Cyprus, as translated into Turkish and broadcast by a Turkish Cypriot “news agency,” has drawn sharp criticism from Turkish Cypriot politicians. The Archbishop’s Easter message calls for the
Greece defeats Hungary to win Women’s Water Polo World Cup
Greece defeats Hungary to win Women’s Water Polo World Cup in Chengdu, China, overcoming Hungary 13–9 on Easter Sunday morning. Harry Pavlidis’ side earned their place in the final after a thrilling 15–13 win over
Ancient Greek comes alive: The Active Method gains ground in Greece
In recent years, a growing number of educators and scholars in Greece and abroad have embraced the active method for teaching Ancient Greek, treating it as a living, spoken language rather than merely an academic
The ultimate guide to Greek Orthodox Easter
Greek Easter: A Celebration of Faith, Tradition, and Feasting. The ultimate guide to Greek Orthodox Easter. It’s no secret that Greeks love Easter (“Pascha”). In the Orthodox Christian Church, it’s the most important religious holiday
It took a CJEU ruling for Greece to release the marine plots map
They agonizingly insist that this is not an exercise of sovereignty! It took a CJEU ruling for Greece to release the marine plots map. After waiting for the country to be condemned by the EU
Covid-19 linked to accelerated blood vessel ageing, Australian patients included in major global study
A major international study involving Australian participants has revealed that Covid-19 may accelerate the ageing of blood vessels, particularly in women, raising fresh concerns about the long-term cardiovascular risks of the virus. The research, published in the European Heart Journal, tracked more than 2,300 people across 16 countries, including Australia,
The undermining of Greece’s geopolitical credibility under the Mitsotakis government!
The Mitsotakis government’s foreign policy has led Greece into an unprecedented crisis of geopolitical credibility, with serious consequences for national interests, national sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The policy of appeasement towards Turkey, the signing of
Moscow bans Greek official and warns of further retaliation
Russia is dangerously hardening its stance towards Greece, openly denouncing the New Democracy government as a servant of the West. Moscow bans a Greek official and warns of further retaliation, openly denouncing the New Democracy
Germany’s economy buckles into a full-blown bankruptcy crisis
Germany is bracing for a continued surge in major insolvencies throughout 2025 and even 2026, according to a recent analysis by credit insurer Allianz Trade. Germany’s economy buckles into a full-blown bankruptcy crisis after a disastrous
Sinai Monastery on the Altar of cheap energy
Corriere links Mitsotakis–Sisi deal to historic sell-off of the Sinai Monastery on the Altar of cheap energy. On the altar of cheap energy! Corriere della Serra links the issue of the Monastery of Sinai to
Trump signs order banning citizens of 12 countries from entering the US
Nationals from countries including Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan ‘fully’ restricted as those of seven other countries partially restricted Donald Trump has signed a sweeping order banning travel from 12 countries and restricting travel from seven
Ange Postecoglou realises his impossible dream with Tottenham’s Europa League Triumph
Driven by a lifelong ambition and a relentless will to win, Ange Postecoglou has climbed to the summit of international football, securing his place as one of Australia’s and Greece’s most successful sports figures. Ange
