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Why Greece ranks among NATO’s biggest defence spenders
At first glance, the sun drenched Mediterranean haven, might not stand out as a major military spender. Yet, in 2024, it ranked among the top five NATO countries in terms …
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Inside the chaos and calm at Qatar Airways after airspace crisis
Earlier this week Qatar Airways was forced to suspend global operations after a missile strike triggered an unprecedented closure of Qatari airspace, plunging one of the world’s busiest airlines into …
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Melbourne’s Chris Christofi raises $400K for homeless, sets CEO sleepout record
Melbourne entrepreneur Chris Christofi has raised $400,000 in this year’s Vinnies CEO Sleepout, bringing his lifetime total to more than $1.2 million and making him the highest fundraiser in the …
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Greek Australian man faces court over alleged rape of employee
Andrew Varigos, a former owner and marketing manager of Love Machine nightclub, has faced court over allegations he repeatedly raped and assaulted a female employee. The 38-year-old has been charged …
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Legal challenge looms over $1.55m Liberal party loan
A legal challenge is looming over a state Liberal party’s $1.55 million loan to save a former leader’s political career. The Victorian Liberals’ administrative committee last week agreed to lend …
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Espionage suspect arrested in Crete after surveillance of US Souda Bay base
A 26-year-old man was arrested in Crete on Sunday after allegedly scouting the US naval and air base at Souda Bay, in what local media and Reuters have described as …
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Relief as airports open and Australians return home
Australian Or Kedem has packed his suitcase for what he hopes will be his fourth and final attempt to leave the Middle East now that missiles have finally stopped hurtling …
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Greece arrests woman for fuelling fire with cigarette as blaze rages for fourth day
Greece has arrested a Georgian woman suspected of discarding a cigarette that helped trigger one of several wildfires razing land and threatening homes on the island of Chios. Blazes broke …
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Hope for home owners as inflation hits four-year low
A key measure of inflation has fallen to a four-year low, giving hope to mortgage holders of another drop in interest rates. Headline inflation fell from 2.4 per cent to …
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Kon Vatskalis prepares final mayoral bid: “It’s time for the next generation”
Greek-born politician Kon Vatskalis is preparing for one final stand in his career of politics as he runs for a third and final term as Lord Mayor of Darwin. Vatskalis …