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Tensions flare at Cyprus Community of NSW meeting over elections and expelled members

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Tensions flare at Cyprus Community of NSW meeting over elections and expelled members

The Cyprus Community of NSW held a critical and highly charged members’ meeting on 14 March 2025 at the Cyprus Club in Stanmore, where administrators from Ernst & Young (EY) provided extensive updates on the club’s financial position, governance plans, and next steps.

The meeting, which delivered a substantial amount of financial and legal information, saw heated exchanges during question time, particularly over the urgency of elections and the reinstatement of expelled members.

Financial position and court proceedings

EY Administrator Morgan Kelly confirmed that the Community’s refinancing had been completed, successfully ending the receivership.

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EY Administrator Morgan Kelly.

The Community paid $5.84 million to Cyprus Capital to clear secured debt, while a disputed $1.09 million in fees remains before the Supreme Court, with the amount currently held by the court.

Kelly emphasised that full control of the Community is now in the hands of the administrators, ensuring financial stability and transparency moving forward.

Administrators presented detailed financial statements:

  • Opening cash balance (Sept 2024): $1.6 million
  • Total revenue received (as of March 2025): $2.63 million
  • Major expenses paid: $1.33 million
  • Current surplus in accounts: $1.3 million

Additionally, the receivers’ financial report (covering October 2024 – February 2025) revealed that $400,000 was paid to Cyprus Capital, while $308,000 was spent on receivers’ remuneration and expenses.

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Full control of the Community is now in the hands of the administrators.

Next steps: Elections, property strategy, and governance

With the club’s finances stabilised, the focus now shifts to returning control to members. Administrators outlined the steps ahead, including:

  • Establishing a Property Steering Panel to evaluate the club’s real estate options (retaining, redeveloping, or selling).
  • Board elections to be held, with members invited to nominate candidates.
  • A review of the club’s constitution, with proposed changes to be voted on at an AGM or EGM.
  • A general meeting (AGM/EGM) where members will decide on: (1) The new board, (2) Governance changes, and (3) the club’s property strategy

Administrators emphasised that any major decisions—including the future of the property—will be voted on by members.

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Members will decide the future of the Cyprus Community of NSW.

Membership reinstatement and expelled members’ demands

The status of expelled members became a major flashpoint during the meeting. Administrators confirmed that expelled members will have the opportunity to apply for reinstatement, but the final decision will rest with the incoming board.

While new memberships are being encouraged, final approvals will also be determined by the newly elected board. In the meantime, renewals are being processed via email or in person at the club.

Tensions rise during question time

As the presentation concluded, the meeting became increasingly heated, particularly regarding the urgency of board elections and the presence of expelled members.

Several members forcefully demanded immediate elections, despite Kelly having already explained that elections would follow a structured process, including a member vote.

Adding to the tension, several expelled members were in attendance as observers. Some became visibly aggravated, loudly demanding their memberships be reinstated on the spot. Administrators firmly stated that no automatic reinstatements would occur, and each case would be reviewed individually by the incoming board.

Kelly reiterated that while administrators are facilitating the process, it will ultimately be up to the members to decide the Community’s future through elections and votes at the upcoming AGM/EGM.

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Tensions rose during question time.

Looking ahead

While the original target to exit administration was 23 April 2025, delays caused by ongoing court proceedings mean this is likely to be extended to July or August. A detailed report will be issued to members ahead of the final creditors’ meeting, covering:

  • The club’s financial position
  • The status of court proceedings
  • Property strategy options
  • Governance and constitution updates

A pivotal moment for the Community

With elections, property decisions, and governance changes ahead, the next few months will be crucial. Administrators urged members to stay engaged, nominate for board positions, and take part in votes that will determine the Community’s long-term future.

For membership renewals and inquiries, members can contact CyprusCommunity@au.ey.com.

The meeting marked a major step forward for the Cyprus Community of NSW, but also highlighted ongoing tensions and differing views on the best path ahead. With elections and governance votes approaching, members will soon have their say on the Community’s future direction.

Ro Knox: Wentworth needs real results

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Ro Knox: Wentworth needs real results

By Ro Knox

Wentworth is my home, and I’m running because our community deserves strong, experienced leadership with a real seat at the table.

Our Greek community plays a pivotal role in shaping the character and vibrancy of Wentworth.

This community has built businesses, supported local schools, and brought generations of resilience – not to mention great food!

Recently, I had the privilege of taking a special gift from St George Church Rose Bay to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, the seat of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Carrying this gift from Rose Bay to Jerusalem was a powerful reminder of the deep connections that bind our communities.

Federal candidate for Wentworth delivers icon to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Ro Knox took a special gift from St George Church Rose Bay to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, the seat of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem.

When I speak to people across Wentworth, I hear the same concerns: the cost of living is out of control, small businesses are struggling, and our vibrant, safe community is at risk. We need leadership that delivers, not one that relies on empty political marketing.

Cost of living relief

The number one issue I hear from people is that life has become too expensive. Families, retirees, and young Australians are all feeling the strain. I recently met a woman in her late 50s who had to move back in with her parents because she couldn’t afford the rent. That is not the Australia we know and love.

The Labor government, backed by the Teals and the Greens, has lost control of the economy. We must get inflation under control by cutting government waste, fixing the energy system, keeping taxes low, and ensuring real competition – not stifling businesses with over-regulation.

A stronger, more innovative economy

Wentworth has long been a hub for entrepreneurs, innovators, and small businesses. Right now, businesses are struggling under red tape, rising costs, and policies that discourage investment.

Many of our Greek small businesses have been the backbone of this community for decades, providing jobs and a strong sense of local identity. But too many are now struggling as Labor, the Greens, and the Teals impose policies that make it harder to thrive.

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St Sophia and Three Daughters Parish at Surry Hills runs a feeding program for the homeless every Monday.

One business owner on Oxford Street told me, “Government just needs to get out of the way so we can get things done.” Our small business owners, who have built their businesses through hard work, should not have to fight against a government that hinders progress.

Under a Liberal government, we will cut red tape, lower taxes, and back Australia’s brightest minds. We need to lead in advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and medical research – not drive investment away.

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Ro Knox.

A safer, more united Wentworth

Wentworth has always been a diverse and welcoming community, but that is at risk. Residents are fed up with violent attacks, graffiti, firebombings, and antisemitic acts.

Every community who has worked so hard to make Wentworth a better place, deserves to live in safety without fear.

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ro knox

Labor, the Greens, and the Teals have failed to protect us. It’s time for real action. We will invest in stronger crime prevention, support our police force, and combat hate in all its forms.

Wentworth deserves better

The Teals may run slick marketing campaigns, but they don’t deliver. They would ensure another three years of Anthony Albanese and Labor – who have ignored the concerns of Wentworth.

Wentworth needs a representative who has influence in government, someone who will fight for the things that matter – someone who won’t vote with the Greens and Labor 70% of the time on legislation. We need a voice for our businesses, our families, and our safety.

We must win back Wentworth to get Australia back on track.

That’s why I’m running, and why I need your support.

Standing room only at Marrickville Library for ‘Little Greece’ talk

Andriana Simos
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Standing room only at Marrickville Library for ‘Little Greece’ talk

Marrickville Library’s Pavilion was packed to capacity as writer and historian Vasilis Vasilas delivered his compelling talk, “Little Greece: Marrickville – Myths and Realities.”

The event was held as part of the Greek Festival of Sydney and drew an engaged audience, eager to reflect on the evolving role of Sydney’s Greek community and its cultural footprint in Marrickville.

Vasilas explored the significance of Marrickville’s designated “Little Greece” precinct, highlighting the contributions of Greek migrants to the suburb’s identity. He also stressed the importance of preserving this legacy for future generations.

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Photos from Vasilis’ talk.

“But for us, Australian-born of Greek heritage, our aims should be to maintain our parents’ and grandparents’ legacy within the Marrickville Little Greece context,” Vasilas said.

The talk attracted a host of distinguished guests, including Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Ioannis Mallikourtis, and President of the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW, Harry Danalis.

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little greece

Representatives from Greek cultural organisations, media, and the business community were also in attendance, reinforcing the strong ties between Marrickville and its Greek heritage.

The Inner West Council’s recognition of Little Greece has sparked renewed interest in the area’s cultural landscape, making discussions like Vasilas’ vital in shaping how the community moves forward.

Hypnos’ revenge: Why sleep deprivation is destroying us

Mary Sinanidis
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Hypnos’ revenge: Why sleep deprivation is destroying us

On World Sleep Day, March 14, we can look to the ancient Greeks who knew sleep is sacred. They worshipped Hypnos, the god of slumber, and feared his twin brother Thanatos, the god of death. Sleep was more than rest – it was a divine necessity, a borderland between life and death.

I learnt this the hard way. After months of battling brain fog, chronic fatigue, loud snoring, low libido and mood swings, I finally sought answers via a sleep test. The diagnosis? Severe sleep apnea.

My symptoms – misdiagnosed as menopause – were actually the result of my body gasping for air throughout the night.

The relief of ruling out dementia was short-lived when the sleep consultant hit me with the reality: Carrie Fisher and John Candy had died from it. And I carried seven times the risk of falling asleep at the wheel of my car than the average person. The solution? A CPAP machine, weight loss, and a warning to inform VicRoads of my condition.

A CPAP machine may help those with obstructive sleep disorder get a good night's rest - finally
A CPAP machine may help those with obstructive sleep disorder get a good night’s rest – finally.
A sleep test can help diagnose sleep apnea.

Dr Vicki Kotsirilos, GP, sees the effects of sleep disorders every day, a silent epidemic, robbing us for our health, energy and wellbeing. She warns that our late-night habits – especially our addiction to screens – are wreaking havoc on our melatonin production.

“At the end of the day, when the sun sets, having bright lights on and being on iPhones can impact the release of melatonin from the pineal gland. If we don’t wind down – if lights and noise persist – melatonin won’t release properly, and poor sleep habits can disrupt our natural circadian rhythms, leading to numerous health issues, including disease,” she explains.

Her advice is simple but crucial: “Early morning sun exposure helps regulate our circadian rhythms, ensuring melatonin is produced for release at night when it is needed.”

Doctor Vicki Kotsirilos giving a talk about holistic health
Doctor Vicki Kotsirilos giving a talk about holistic health. Photo copyright The Greek Herald / Mary Sinanidis.

When it comes to sleep apnea, she’s blunt. “Even five kilos or more above normal weight can increase the risk of sleep disorders.”

Psychosocial Recovery Coach Christina Roma sees the effects of sleep deprivation in her patients.

“The first thing I ask my patients is about the quality of their sleep. When you neglect sleep, it catches up with you, but there is no one-size-fits-all approach,” she says.

She points to the stress we all carry in a post-pandemic world.

“In today’s chaotic world, stress is a constant companion. We are living in weird times, bombarded with negative news – still reeling from COVID, and for some Greeks, still recovering from the debt crisis,” she says.

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Christina Roma. Photo copyright The Greek Herald / Mary Sinanidis.

Stress doesn’t just keep us awake it embeds itself in our subconscious, lingering in our dreams.

“Dreams, especially during REM sleep, are important for our mental and physical well-being. They help process emotions and enhance creativity. Positive dreams improve mood, while nightmares can trigger anxiety. From a physical standpoint, quality sleep supports immune function and metabolic balance. Sleep disorders, on the other hand, are linked to increased risks of depression, anxiety, chronic fatigue, diabetes, and weight gain,” Roma adds.

Hypnos, the god of sleep, was the fatherless son of Nyx (Night), and lived in a cave on the island of Lemnos
Hypnos, the god of sleep, was the fatherless son of Nyx (Night), and lived in a cave on the island of Lemnos.

Hippocrates, the father of medicine, warned us centuries ago: “Both sleep and sleeplessness, when beyond measure, constitute disease.” Yet we continue to push our bodies beyond their limits, sacrificing sleep in the name of productivity. But at what cost?

This World Sleep Day it’s time to wake up to the reality of our self-inflicted exhaustion. The ancients were right: sleep is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. And if we don’t reclaim it, Hypnos may just have his revenge and let loose his wife Pasithea, the goddess of hallucination, as his brother Thanatos waits round the bend.

Reality star Martha Kalifatidis fronts court over unpaid fines, blames ex-boyfriend

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Reality star Martha Kalifatidis fronts court over unpaid fines, blames ex-boyfriend

Married At First Sight (MAFS) star Martha Kalifatidis has appeared in court after failing to pay 44 parking fines, 10 speeding fines, and a $14,000 toll bill accumulated between 2012 and 2019.

According to The Herald Sun, Martha told the court she was not responsible for most of them, blaming her former long-term boyfriend, Arthur Manidis.

Kalifatidis told Melbourne’s Online Magistrates Court that Manidis regularly used her car, promising to handle the fines but never did. After they split in 2016 and she moved to Sydney, she left him with the vehicle but admitted, “Hindsight is a beautiful thing.”

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Married At First Sight (MAFS) star Martha Kalifatidis.

She explained, “He always promised, like, he’s going to pay them… he’s going to go on a payment plan. But he spiralled and spiralled and it got worse and worse.”

She acknowledged that some fines were hers, including parking tickets near her workplace and a 2019 speeding fine in a hire car, admitting, “I can’t just completely say I didn’t do any of this.”

Magistrate Michelle Mykytowycz ultimately wiped most of the fines, ordering Kalifatidis to pay only $2000. When asked if she could meet the payment deadline, she replied, “Yes, ma’am, I can pay that.”

Kalifatidis, now a successful influencer, remains with her MAFS partner Michael Brunelli. The couple, engaged since 2021, returned to Melbourne in 2022 and live with her parents while raising their two-year-old son.

Source: The Herald Sun

Lee Hagipantelis speaks out as Brydens Lawyers suffers massive cyberattack

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Lee Hagipantelis speaks out as Brydens Lawyers suffers massive cyberattack

Brydens Lawyers, one of Australia’s largest law firms, has suffered a major cyberattack, with hackers stealing over 600 gigabytes of sensitive data and demanding a ransom.

The firm, led by prominent lawyer and former Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis, detected the breach in late February.

In response, Brydens took its systems offline and engaged external security experts.

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Lee Hagipantelis.

On Thursday, March 13, Hagipantelis publicly acknowledged the breach, assuring clients, “We are taking this breach very seriously and have reported the incident to the Australian Cyber Security Centre and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.”

He also confirmed, “Security of our IT system has been restored.”

Cyberattacks targeting law firms have become increasingly common, with ransomware groups exploiting their access to highly confidential documents. This latest breach follows similar incidents affecting Australian and New Zealand legal firms in recent years.

Source: Bryden Lawyers

Nectarios Triantis named on Socceroos squad for March World Cup qualifiers

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Nectarios Triantis named on Socceroos squad for March World Cup qualifiers

Subway Socceroos’ Head Coach, Tony Popovic has named an extended 26-player squad ahead of Australia’s AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 fixtures against Indonesia and China PR.

The March FIFA Men’s International Window will see Australia take on Indonesia at the Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney on Thursday, 20 March (kick-off 8.00pm AEDT) and China PR at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, Hangzhou on Tuesday, 25 March (7.00pm local/10.00pm AEDT).

Australia currently sits second in Group C with four fixtures remaining in Round Three qualifying, having most recently shared the points with Saudi Arabia (home) and Bahrain (away) in matches held in November 2024.

The clash with Indonesia will be the Subway Socceroos’ first at the newly reconstructed Sydney Football Stadium in nearly a decade, with their last appearance at the venue a FIFA World Cup 2018™ Qualifier against the United Arab Emirates in March 2017.

Popovic’s squad features six uncapped players – four called into the senior national team for the first time – with Alex Grant (Sydney FC), Ryan Teague (Melbourne Victory FC), Kai Trewin (Melbourne City FC) and Nectarios Triantis (Hibernian FC) all named.

Several familiar faces also return, with 2015 AFC Asian Cup™ winner, Jason Davidson (Panserraikos F.C.) and 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™ squad member, Fran Karačić (NK Lokomotiva) both selected.

Brandon Borrello (Western Sydney Wanderers FC), Anthony Caceres (Sydney FC) and Adam Taggart (Perth Glory FC) are part of a contingent of nine Isuzu UTE A-League Men players in the squad for these upcoming Qualifiers.

Miloš Degenek (FK TSC Bačka Topola), Jason Geria (Albirex Niigata), Kye Rowles (D.C. United) and Maty Ryan (RC Lens) all arrive in national team camp off the back of recent club moves during the January transfer window.

Cameron Burgess (Ipswich Town FC), Jackson Irvine (FC St Pauli) and Craig Goodwin (Al-Wehda FC) have all been named, while Kusini Yengi (Portsmouth FC) has made a successful recovery from injury and will make the trip to Sydney.

Patrick Beach (Melbourne City FC) will join the camp in Sydney as part of a development opportunity with the senior squad, a reward for a strong start to his debut professional season.

Subway Socceroos’ Head Coach, Tony Popovic said the extended opportunity to prepare leading into these World Cup Qualifiers had proven invaluable.

“It was a whirlwind start to the beginning of my tenure with the national team, and since November we’ve had the chance to review and assess all facets of our program ahead of these Qualifiers,” Popovic said.

“We understand the importance of these upcoming games and are excited by the opportunity to further cement our position in the group’s automatic qualifying positions.

“I’m looking forward to seeing the players and getting the squad together on the pitch in preparation for what will be a great occasion at the Sydney Football Stadium.”

Scheduled to be played from September 2024 to June 2025, the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 features three groups of six teams playing in a home-and-away, round-robin format, offering direct qualification to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ for the top two finishers of each group.

To find out all the latest information on fixtures, results and Third Round Qualification updates please click here. A limited number of tickets for Thursday’s Round 3 AFC Asian Qualifier between the Subway Socceroos and Indonesia are available now via Ticketek.

The Subway Socceroos FIFA World Cup 2026™ Qualifiers will be broadcast live thanks to Football Australia’s broadcast partner, Paramount Australia.

The Subway Socceroos v Indonesia FIFA World Cup 2026™ Qualifier is proudly supported by the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

Match Details:

Subway Socceroos v Indonesia

  • Thursday, 20 March 2025
  • Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney
  • Kick-off: 8.00pm AEDT
  • Tickets: Available via Ticketek
  • Broadcast: 10, 10 Play and Paramount+

China PR v Subway Socceroos

  • Tuesday 25 March 2025
  • Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, Hangzhou
  • Kick-off: 7.00pm local / 10.00pm AEDT
  • Broadcast: Paramount+

SUBWAY SOCCEROOS’ SQUAD l MARCH FIFA MEN’S INTERNATIONAL WINDOW

NameCurrent Club, Country‘A’ Caps (Goals)Junior Club / Member Federation (Country)
Daniel ARZANIMelbourne Victory FC, Australia7 (1)Coogee United FC / Football NSW
Aziz BEHICHMelbourne City FC, Australia77 (2)Meadow Park SC / Football VIC
Brandon BORRELLOWestern Sydney Wanderers FC, Australia13 (2)Modbury Jets SC / Football SA
Martin BOYLEHibernian FC, Scotland30 (9)Lewis United FC / Montrose FC (Scotland)
Cameron BURGESSIpswich Town FC, England13 (0)ECU Joondalup / Football West
Anthony CACERESSydney FC, Australia2 (0)Marconi Stallions / Football NSW
Jason DAVIDSONPanserraikos F.C., Greece23 (1)Hume City FC / Football VIC
Miloš DEGENEKFK TSC Bačka Topola, Serbia45 (1)Blacktown City FC / Football NSW
Jason GERIAAlbirex Niigata, Japan3 (0)Weston Molonglo Football Club / Capital Football
Thomas GLOVER (GK)Middlesborough FC, England0Menai Hawks / Football NSW
Craig GOODWINAl Wehda FC, Saudi Arabia30 (7)Munno Para City FC / Football SA
Alex GRANTSydney FC, Australia0ECU Joondalup / Football West
Jackson IRVINEFC St Pauli, Germany76 (11)Ringwood City SC / Football VIC
Paul IZZO (GK)Randers FC, Denmark0Campbelltown City SC / Football SA
Fran KARAČIĆNK Lokomotiva, Croatia13 (1)NK Lokomotiva / Croatia
Lewis MILLERHibernian FC, Scotland9 (1)Pittwater RSL FC / Football NSW
Aiden O’NEILLStandard de Liège, Belgium17 (0)University of Queensland Football Club / Football QLD
Kye ROWLESD.C. United, United States24 (1)Palm Beach SC / Football QLD
Mat RYAN (GK)RC Lens, France96 (0)Blacktown City FC / Football NSW
Adam TAGGARTPerth Glory FC, Australia21 (7)ECU Joondalup / Football West
Ryan TEAGUEMelbourne Victory FC, Australia0Maroubra United FC / Football NSW
Marco TILIOMelbourne City FC, Australia9 (0)APIA Leichhardt FC & Sydney Olympic FC / Football NSW
Nectarios TRIANTISHibernian FC, Scotland0Canterbury Junior FC / Football NSW
Kai TREWINMelbourne City FC, Australia0Gungahlin United FC / Capital Football
Nishan VELUPILLAYMelbourne Victory FC, Australia2 (1)Endeavour United SC / Football VIC
Kusini YENGIPortsmouth FC, England12 (6)Fulham United FC / Football SA

Prosecutor seeks guilty verdicts for 12 defendants in Mati fire retrial

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Prosecutor seeks guilty verdicts for 12 defendants in Mati fire retrial

The public prosecutor has called for the conviction of 12 out of 21 defendants in the retrial of the 2018 Mati wildfire, which claimed 104 lives.

According to AMNA.gr, among those facing a guilty verdict are senior fire department officials and local government leaders, including former Attica governor Rena Dourou.

Prosecutor Stamatina Perimeni accused the then-fire chief Sotiris Terzoudis of critical omissions, such as diverting a firefighting helicopter from Mati and failing to mobilise additional forces.

Other officials, including the fire department’s second-in-command Vasilis Mattheopoulos and operations centre chief Ioannis Fostieris, were blamed for mismanagement that exacerbated the tragedy.

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The public prosecutor has called for the conviction of 12 out of 21 defendants in the retrial of the 2018 Mati wildfire, which claimed 104 lives.

Perimeni also held responsible the former civil protection general secretary Ioannis Kapakis, Rafina-Pikermi mayor Evangelos Bournous, and Penteli resident Konstantinos Aggelopoulos, whose property was the fire’s point of origin.

She argued that “protection of the facility, of the infrastructure, prevailed over the protection of human life,” criticising the prioritisation of a fire near a refinery over the crisis in Mati.

The lack of evacuation coordination and failure to call for coast guard assistance were also cited as fatal errors.

Meanwhile, several officials, including former Marathon mayor Ilias Psinakis, his deputies, and several fire and police officers, were recommended for acquittal. The trial continues.

Source: AMNA.gr

Greece confirms Mediterranean power cable project remains on track

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Greece confirms Mediterranean power cable project remains on track

Greece has reaffirmed that the Great Sea Interconnector, an ambitious electricity cable linking the power grids of Greece, Cyprus, and Israel, remains on track despite setbacks.

The news comes after the Foreign Ministers of Greece, Cyprus and Israel met in Athens on Thursday, March 13.

After the meeting, Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis stated, “The Great Sea Interconnector will be completed as planned. We are taking steps to ensure there are no obstacles to its progress.”

The €1.9 billion EU-backed project will connect the three Mediterranean nations through a submarine power cable spanning 1,210 kilometres (750 miles) and reaching depths of 3,000 metres (9,800 feet).

While the initiative is crucial for energy security and integrating renewable energy, it has faced financial challenges and complications from maritime disputes between Greece and Turkey.

Gerapetritis emphasised its broader importance, stating, “We recognise that interconnection projects are of critical importance for stability, energy security, and regional security. Not just for our region, but for Europe as a whole.”

Source: AP News

Constantine Tassoulas sworn in as Greece’s President

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Constantine Tassoulas sworn in as Greece’s President

Constantine Tassoulas was sworn in as Greece’s president on Thursday, March 13 for a five-year term after winning the election on February 12.

A member of the ruling New Democracy party, he succeeds Katerina Sakellaropoulou, Greece’s first female president.

During the handover ceremony at the presidential mansion, Tassoulas stated, “I will make every effort, as President of all Greeks, to uphold the Constitution, safeguard national integrity, and protect the interests of the Greek people.”

Born in 1959, Tassoulas has had a long political career, serving as Deputy Minister of National Defence in 2007, Minister of Culture and Sports in 2014, and as Speaker of the Greek Parliament three times since 2019. He resigned as speaker in January after being nominated for the presidency by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Source: Protothema

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