Uncategorized
COVID-19 visits in Victoria: Melburnians told their homes are the least safe places
From tomorrow, Melburnians will be able to visit each other in their homes however these must remain within the 25km radius and can only take place once a day. People …
Greece and Albania take recourse at the International Court of the Hague to resolve maritime differences
Greece and Albania have taken their maritime zones issues to the International Court at The Hague. Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama in Tirana on …
Greece’s death toll hits 500 as daily Covid-19 cases rise
Greece’s health authorities announced on Saturday a daily record of 13 deaths from Covid-19, along with 280 new confirmed cases. At the same time, the country’s death toll due to …
Greek wonder tales: giving a voice to silent women
As Greek-Australians, we seldom relate Greek fairy tales to our children. Such tales as are recounted, generally derive from the approved canon of the Grimm compendium, with a dash of …
German millions for Turkish coast guard as language becomes more bellicose by the day
As the language in the Aegean-east Mediterranen territorial and fossil resources conflict gets more bellicose by the day, Germany has announced it’s transferring 32 million euros to Turkey for its …
Greek-Turkish stand-off in the Aegean, and the role of Russia, US, Germany, France and NATO
Greece denied that it will enter “technical talks” with Turkey after NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announced the possibility of these. Greek Foreign Ministry sources dismissed Mr Stoltenberg’s announcement and underlined …
Alan Tudge casts focus on challenges to cohesion during COVID-19 pandemic
Acting Immigration and Multicultural Affairs Minister Alan Tudge focused on the COVID-19 health crisis in his address at the National Press Club on Friday. Below is his speech: Keeping Australians …
Experts’ Opinions: State of Disaster and our civil liberties
The global pandemic has required extraordinary measures to safeguard our rights to life and health. These efforts have come at the expense of civil liberties with government restrictions of fundamental …
Covidiots of yore and their ancient equivalents
One of the neologisms to come out of the Pandemic is “covidiot,” signifying someone who does not obey health directions. Lately I’ve seen a calque of this word appear in …
Rounds 9 and 10 AFL roundup: The Tigers, the Cats and the Demons come out on top miles ahead of their opponents
We are now well into the AFL’s 33 games in 20 days. Last Friday the Blues gave up a lead of 5 goals to lose to Hawthorn and Essendon were …