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After long wait minister has bet each way on Preston Market redevelopment
The Preston Market development saga hit a milestone on Monday when Sonia Kilkenny, Minister for Planning, released new planning controls. These amendments follow the SAC findings of heritage protections, and …
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Updated driving regulations in Greece for Australian license holders
In a significant update for Australian tourists and residents, Greece has eased its driving regulations, allowing Australian driver’s licence holders to operate vehicles within the country without the need for …
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Businesses weigh up banning TikTok on phones of workers
Almost half of all IT policymakers are considering bans on smartphone apps in the workplace, including restrictions on social media platform TikTok, in a bid to protect sensitive business data, …
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Eleven fires from 2017 to 2023 burned 23 per cent of Attica Region
Eleven large-scale fires in the Attica Region from 2017 to the end of July 2023 have destroyed over 55,000 hectares (550,000 stremmas), the National Observatory of Athens/meteo.gr said on Monday …
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High winds leave Cyprus on alert after year’s biggest wildfire
High winds left officials in Cyprus on alert Monday for possible flareups after crews brought the biggest wildfire of the year under control on the eastern Mediterranean island. Justice Minister …
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The 6th Congress of Cretans of the World was successfully concluded in Lasithi, Crete
The proceedings of the 6th Congress of the World Council of Cretans, held in the region of Lasithi, took place over three days from July 19 to 21. This congress, …
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Plea for answers as community mourns loss of boys, dad
An island community is in mourning and searching for answers after a horrific blaze killed a father and five young boys in a tragedy police say requires closer scrutiny. Investigators …
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George Treloar annual commemorative service in Ballarat to take place in September
The George Treloar Memorial Committee, in conjunction with Merimna Pontion Kyrion Oceania and Pontiaki Estia, will hold its annual commemorative service at the Major George Devine Treloar Statue and Memorial …
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Parents of Merri Beck and Pronia request Council to increase Greek Story time delivery
Greek Storytime, is available to pre-school children of all backgrounds, welcoming them to embark on a journey of discovery through the magic of stories and games and foster a love …
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Cyprus cats to get Covid meds
Unused coronavirus medication for humans will be made available to treat cats in Cyprus, where they have been dying in their thousands from feline Covid. The government gave the green …