3 Interest Rate cuts spark biggest Home Loan rush since the Pandemic
Australia’s housing market is experiencing an unprecedented surge in home loan applications, driven by three consecutive interest rate cuts in 2025 that have significantly boosted buyers’ borrowing power. According to recent data from Commonwealth Bank
Australia considers new Road Usage Tax as part of broader fiscal reform
The Australian federal government is considering introducing a new road usage tax, as part of broader tax reform and the transition to new mobility trends. The proposal emerged following a three-day productivity forum in Canberra,
New report shows Australians embracing AI in the workplace
Australian workers are optimistic about artificial intelligence adoption and the impact it will have in the workplace, with a new report from the Tech Council of Australia (TCA) finding most workers believe technology has improved
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
Sokratis Famellos calls for joint action of progressive parties on Gaza
In a move to coordinate and strengthen Greece’s diplomatic stance amid the crisis in Gaza, Sokratis Famellos, leader of SYRIZA–Progressive Alliance, reached out today to the heads of progressive opposition parties. His goal is to promote unified positions toward the government, urging Greece to take initiatives to halt the invasion of
Tsipra’s visit to Ankara: preparation of a painful compromise?
Recently there have been announcements by the Turkish National Security Council according to which not even a bird can fly in the Aegean and the South East. Mediterranean without Turkey’s approval. To defend Turkey’s interests,
Thessaloniki mayor vows to protect city’s Jewish heritage
Thessaloniki Mayor Yiannis Boutaris said Friday that Jewish monuments will be repaired, no matter how many times they are vandalized. “Even if they vandalize the monuments 100 times we will repair them 110 times,” said
Greece is the third largest investor in the FYROM
Greek companies have invested 473 million euros over two decades in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), according to data released by Skopje’s National Bank. This makes Greece the third largest investor in FYROM
Who owns the Acropolis of Athens? An “unknown owner”…
The Acropolis of Athens narrowly escaped the risk to be target of property hunters after the Culture Ministry failed to claim the ownership on time. In the Hellenic Cadastre it was regi-stered to have an
A blackmailed Prime Minister is not a Prime Minister!
For days now and since the confidence vote and the ratification of the Prespa Agreement, the government, the political system, and, by extension, the entire country, are faced with a “pending institutional issue” and have
Greece warns Turkey ahead of Imia crisis anniversary
In what was seen as a thinly disguised warning against Turkey, newly appointed Defense Minister and former chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff Evangelos Apostolakis said Greece will staunchly defend its national sovereignty
Ukraine thriller continues – Trump: “In two weeks we’ll know if peace is possible”
The war in Ukraine, now over three and a half years ongoing, remains at a critical juncture. Former U.S. President Donald Trump continues diplomatic efforts to arrange a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an attempt to achieve peace, though significant obstacles persist. Tonight,
Today is World Blood Donor Day
20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors! On World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on 14 June 2024, WHO, its partners and communities across the world will unite behind the theme: 20 years of
EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn: Call on North Macedonia to respect the Prespa Agreement
In an appeal to the new government of North Macedonia and relevant stakeholders, European Union Commissioner Johannes Hahn stressed the importance of respecting the Prespa Agreement. Speaking to journalists in Brussels, he expressed concern about
Hamas accepts UN Security Council decision for ceasefire
Hamas has accepted the UN Security Council’s decision for a ceasefire in the Gaza war, Sami Abu Zuhri, a member of the Islamic organisation, told Reuters. Hamas is ready to negotiate the details of the
The European Parliament elections indicate a patriotic surge for right-wing parties
The European Parliament election outcomes reveal a significant surge in the favorability of right-wing parties: 🇫🇷 Marine Le Pen’s National Rally garnered 32-33% of the votes in France, leaving Macron’s Renaissance party trailing far behind
Mitzkoski: “I will call my country Macedonia”
VMRO-DPMNE leader and future Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Christian Mitzkoski, has said that while the constitutional name of the country (North Macedonia) will be used in official communications by state institutions, he will continue
NATO ally Turkey signals interest in BRICS membership
Ankara’s strategic maneuvering takes a significant turn as Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan declares the nation’s intent to engage with the BRICS group of nations. This bold move, slated for discussion at an imminent meeting
