News in Review 2025 — Australia
The year that was 2025 in Australia was marked by significant social and political developments relating to security, public order, federal elections, human rights and international alliances. The country faced challenges ranging from mass demonstrations
Anti-Muslim hate incidents surge after Bondi terror attack, imams warn
Sharp rise in hate and fear across Muslim communities Australia’s peak Islamic body has warned of a dramatic surge in anti-Muslim hate incidents following the Bondi Beach terror attack, raising fears within Muslim communities of
Bondi terror attack: families escalate demand for royal commission as government resists
A national trauma and a call for truth Families of the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack have escalated their campaign for a Commonwealth royal commission, warning that without a full federal inquiry Australia
Hundreds expected to seek support at new Bondi Community Hub following terror attack
Hundreds of people affected by the Bondi Beach terror attack are expected to seek assistance at a newly established Bondi Community Hub, as New South Wales authorities intensify efforts to support victims, families, first responders,
Our very own, Nick Bolkus, long-time Labor senator and Hawke-Keating-era minister, dies aged 75
Nick Bolkus, a veteran Labor senator for South Australia and a minister in the Hawke and Keating governments, has passed away peacefully on Christmas morning at the age of 75. The first Greek Australian to
Bondi families demand royal commission from Prime Minister
Families of those killed in the Bondi Beach terror attack are intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to immediately establish a Commonwealth royal commission, arguing that only a federal inquiry can fully expose the
PM promotes plan to ‘unite community’ after Bondi beach attack
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promoted a new government-backed initiative aimed at fostering unity and social cohesion in the wake of the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, as Australia continues to grapple with grief, anger
History responds: 145,000 Greeks fill the cinemas
In just four days, 145,000 tickets were sold in Greek cinemas — an achievement that goes well beyond commercial success and firmly into the realm of a cultural moment. History responds: 145,000 Greeks fill the cinemas. Public interest in the film about Ioannis Kapodistrias cannot be explained in box-office terms
Albanian journalist says Albania’s PM Rama gave the go-ahead to kill Katsifas
The Albanian Prime Minister’s office gave the go-ahead to kill 35-year-old Greek man Konstantinos Katsifas, with the approval of Turkey, said Albanian journalist Kastriot Miftairi on mainstream television. The execution of Katsifas has cast a
Albanian Police kill Greek who raised Greece’s flag in Northern Epirus
A 35-year-old Greek, named Konstantinos Katsifas, was shot dead by the Albanian special forces near the village Bularat (Vouliarates) in Albania’s northern Epirus region, 6 kilometers (4 miles) from the Greek-Albanian border. According to Albania’s
Why the EU drifted into irrelevance and how anti-democratic governance accelerated the decline
The European Union’s slide into geopolitical and economic irrelevance has nothing to do with Donald Trump. Here’s Why the EU drifted into irrelevance and how anti-democratic governance accelerated the decline. It is structural, self-inflicted, and rooted in an increasingly anti-democratic system of governance that prioritises regulation over innovation, symbolism over
Australian teens traumatised after seeing Charlie Kirk assassination video with no warning
Australia is facing renewed scrutiny over online safety after multiple teenagers reported seeing unfiltered footage of US political commentator Charlie Kirk’s assassination without any warning on Saturday morning. The shocking event occurred earlier this week
USA: Evacuation and intense police activity at Tyler Robinson’s family home – new details emerge
On Friday morning (local time), Washington, Utah, was placed on high alert as authorities ordered the evacuation of the area surrounding the family home of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who has been arrested and confessed to
Qatar PM’s high-stakes Washington visit: Al Thani and Trump to discuss Israel bombing and fragile Gaza ceasefire talks
Diplomatic tensions in the Middle East are reaching a critical point as Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, travels to Washington for urgent talks with US President Donald Trump. According to Politico,
FBI releases new photos of Charlie Kirk murder suspect – $100,000 reward and U.S. political fallout
The FBI has released four new photos of the suspect in the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, as authorities continue their intensive manhunt. The young man is pictured wearing black clothing, sunglasses,
Anthony Albanese praises EU for following Australia’s lead on social media restrictions for children
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the European Commission’s decision to follow Australia’s lead in implementing strict social media restrictions for children under 16. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the creation
Brazil: Former President Jair Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 Years for 2022 coup attempt
Brazil’s Supreme Court on Thursday handed down a 27-year prison sentence to former president Jair Bolsonaro after finding him guilty of orchestrating a coup attempt following his 2022 electoral defeat by Luiz Inácio Lula da
