One Nation leader Pauline Hanson sparked chaos in the Australian Senate by wearing a burqa to push her long-standing bill to ban full-face coverings, prompting accusations of racism and her suspension from the chamber.
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Greece and 28 international partners issued a joint statement on July 22, 2025, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, condemning Israel’s aid restrictions and settlement plans as violations of international law, and urging the release of hostages held by Hamas since October 2023.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese backs a US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, urging diplomacy to avoid a wider conflict. The government shifted from neutrality, with ministers supporting the action while assisting Australians stranded in the region.
The Honorary Consul General of Greece in Queensland, George Dimitri Mastrocostas, has expressed disappointment over Australia’s abstention from the UNESCO vote to establish February 9 as the International Day of the Greek Language. Despite widespread global support, Australia did not back the motion, prompting calls for greater cultural recognition and solidarity with Greek Australians.
Federal Ministers Penny Wong and Steve Kamper have responded to Professor Anastasios Tamis’s petition for a UN-recognized International Day of the Greek Language. They acknowledge its cultural significance but cite procedural limitations, drawing criticism from Greek-Australians.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called on Australia to enhance its military support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia. Speaking alongside Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Sybiga emphasized the urgent need for additional aid, including more Bushmaster armoured vehicles. Wong pledged to relay these requests back to Australia and announced additional financial support for Ukraine’s reconstruction and energy sectors, as well as the reopening of the Australian embassy in Kyiv.
On Sunday, two flights are scheduled to arrive at Larnaca Airport, bringing Australian citizens from Beirut. This follows the arrival of 407 Australians on Saturday, as coordinated efforts to repatriate citizens continue.
Australian Senator and Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed gratitude to Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos during their meeting at the 79th United Nations General Assembly. They discussed the recent escalation in the Middle East and the crucial support for the evacuation of Australians from crisis zones. Wong highlighted the strong ties between Cyprus and Australia, based on shared values and people-to-people connections, while both leaders explored avenues for increased cooperation in addressing regional challenges.
AMMAN: Jordan’s King Abdullah met separately the foreign ministers of Australia and Greece on Tuesday…
The Australian Labor Party has won the federal election 2022 in what was a brutal defeat for the Coalition, with Anthony Albanese set to become the next Prime Minister of Australia.
The Australian Labor Party expresses our condolences on the passing of Fotini “Fofi” Gennimata, who has been hailed by the Greek PM Mitsotakis as a “symbol of courage for all women, but also for men being tested by serious illnesses.”
