Why Greece refuses to send Mirage Jets to Ukraine – NATO and EU pressures mount over Turkey’s role in European defence

2 October, 2025

Greece is facing mounting diplomatic pressure from NATO allies to increase its military assistance to Ukraine, with the focus now shifting to the possible transfer of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets — a move Athens firmly rejects, citing national security concerns and regional…

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Lord William Hague praises Australia’s social media ban for under-16s, criticises Albanese government over Palestinian recognition

2 October, 2025

Oxford University Chancellor Lord William Hague has praised Australia’s “bold and responsible” move to ban social media for children under 16, calling it a landmark step in protecting young people’s mental health and civic integrity. Speaking at the Britain-Australia Society’s President’s Reception…

ENVIRONMENT

Satellite discovers 85 new active lakes beneath Antarctic ice

2 October, 2025

Scientists have identified 85 previously unknown active lakes hidden beneath Antarctica’s ice, using satellite data collected over a decade. These newly discovered subglacial lakes are “active,” meaning they periodically fill and drain, changing in size and shape over months and years. This…

CYPRUS·GREECE

Greek F-16 Viper fly over Cyprus for 65th independence anniversary

2 October, 2025

Greece marked the 65th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Cyprus with a dramatic display, sending two F-16 Viper fighter jets of the Hellenic Air Force to fly over Nicosia during the military parade. The aircraft performed precise maneuvers above…

WORLD

Israel intercepts Greek ship “Oxygono” as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza

2 October, 2025

Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, which had set sail to deliver humanitarian aid to the Palestinian population in Gaza, detaining dozens of activists, including internationally renowned Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. The Greek ship “Oxygono,” part of the mission, was stopped…

GREECE

Internal strife in SYRIZA over defense spending and the 4th Behlarra Frigate

2 October, 2025

Tensions have emerged within SYRIZA and between SYRIZA and New Left as the government’s defense program, particularly the fourth FDI Behlarra frigate, is discussed in Parliament today. Although SYRIZA’s parliamentary leadership decided to vote in favour, the decision was challenging and accompanied…

GREECE

Government closes fronts – price cuts and stable electricity rates

2 October, 2025

The government is attempting to close open political fronts in order to promote a positive agenda that could provide both political and polling relief. In this context, Giorgos Mylonakis, in a letter to the head of the parliamentary committee investigating OPEKEPE, declared…

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Why Greece refuses to send Mirage Jets to Ukraine – NATO and EU pressures mount over Turkey’s role in European defence

Lord William Hague praises Australia’s social media ban for under-16s, criticises Albanese government over Palestinian recognition

Satellite discovers 85 new active lakes beneath Antarctic ice

Greek F-16 Viper fly over Cyprus for 65th independence anniversary

Israel intercepts Greek ship “Oxygono” as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza

Internal strife in SYRIZA over defense spending and the 4th Behlarra Frigate

Government closes fronts – price cuts and stable electricity rates

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