Memories of 1974 Cyprus Invasion

9 July, 2019

It happened 45 years ago and, yet, for the people who lived through that tragic summer, the memories are still raw and the nightmares not far away. Despite this, they still clink on to hope and tell their stories no matter how…

AUSTRALIA

Record number of Aussies rush to file tax returns

9 July, 2019

A record number of Australians have lodged their tax returns in the hope of getting their hands on a hefty refund. About 650,000 people have already filed their tax returns, with this year’s early rush attributed to the tax cuts passed in…

The News Weekly·WORLD

Trump to unleash hell on Europe: EU announces channel to circumvent SWIFT and Iran sanctions is now operational

6 July, 2019

Treasury Department issued a statement saying “entities that transact in trade with the Iranian regime through any means may expose themselves to considerable sanctions risk, and Treasury intends to aggressively enforce our authorities.” With the world waiting for the first headlines from…

GREECE·The News Weekly·WORLD

The importance of the Greek Exclusive Economic Zone

6 July, 2019

In 1967, Malta’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Arvid Pardo, called for an international conference to devise a new law of the seas. In this call, he referred to the oceans as “the common heritage of mankind.” Fifteen years later, on December…

GREECE·The News Weekly

Lamda Development warns against last-minute ministerial decisions regarding delay-plagued Helleniko project

4 July, 2019

A nascent “feud” between the international consortium that’s won a concession for the massive Helleniko property development in southeast Athens and the outgoing Tsipras government, given that the privatization remains mired in Greece’s ubiquitous “red tape”, surfaced anew this week – less…

GREECE·The News Weekly

Greece sees its future as the Florida of Europe

3 July, 2019

Tourists in hats, cameras slung around their necks, crane them for a view. In the heart of old Athens, it is a reminder that the holiday season has begun. Last week as parties from cruise ships were guided through the narrow streets…

COMMUNITY

HACCI announces changing of the guard

2 July, 2019

After three years of tireless service to HACCI as Chair, Georgegina Poulos will retire from the HACCI Board, effective 30 June 2019. Ms Poulos will be succeeded as Chair by Fotini Kypraios, who has been a member of the HACCI Board and…

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