FOR 5 YEARS – The return that never came

23 January, 2026

“For five years” – a phrase that lingered like a constant refrain on the lips of thousands of migrants as they departed from Greece and Cyprus in the last century. These words became the source of inspiration for the creation of an…

GREECE·WORLD

Mitsotakis from Brussels: Transatlantic ties tested, but signs of cautious stabilisation

23 January, 2026

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis acknowledged that relations between Europe and the United States have gone through a turbulent period, while stressing that recent developments point to a modest improvement, following the conclusion of the European Council summit in Brussels. Speaking at…

WORLD

Greenland: Cyprus-style bases, NATO’s Arctic footprint and Donald Trump’s geopolitical bargaining

23 January, 2026

As the European Union struggles to forge a unified response to Donald Trump, new details are emerging about Washington’s proposals regarding Greenland, revealing a complex geopolitical bargain centred on the Arctic, military security and control over critical natural resources. Despite signs of…

VICTORIA

Outrage after Eltham War Memorial defaced amid wave of monument attacks in Melbourne

23 January, 2026

A historic war memorial in Melbourne’s northeast has been defaced with red paint and anti-Australia Day graffiti, triggering anger and distress among veterans and the local community, just one day after pro-Hamas symbols were sprayed on monuments in the city’s CBD. The…

GREECE

Attica submerged by severe weather: Where the heaviest rainfall fell

23 January, 2026

Attica was effectively “swamped” by extreme weather, with vast areas left underwater after rainfall levels exceeded all previous records. Residents were forced to dig their cars out of mud and debris carried by flash floods. According to meteo.gr, based on forecast models…

WORLD

Leaked: US accused of betraying Kurdish forces amid mounting criticism

23 January, 2026

Leaked: US accused of betraying Kurdish forces amid mounting criticism. Sources familiar with the discussions say a meeting held in Damascus on 19 January between Mazloum Abdi and Ahmed al-Sharaa (al-Julani), attended by US envoy Tom Barrack, exposed deep divisions over the…

AUSTRALIA

Economic collapse in Iran hits students in Australia

23 January, 2026

Iran’s deepening economic crisis and ongoing social unrest are now having a direct impact on thousands of Iranians living and studying abroad, with particularly severe consequences for students in Australia. The sharp devaluation of Iran’s national currency, combined with international sanctions, has…

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FOR 5 YEARS – The return that never came

Mitsotakis from Brussels: Transatlantic ties tested, but signs of cautious stabilisation

Greenland: Cyprus-style bases, NATO’s Arctic footprint and Donald Trump’s geopolitical bargaining

Outrage after Eltham War Memorial defaced amid wave of monument attacks in Melbourne

Attica submerged by severe weather: Where the heaviest rainfall fell

Leaked: US accused of betraying Kurdish forces amid mounting criticism

Economic collapse in Iran hits students in Australia

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