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Peter Tsegas quits embattled Magnis Energy as Tanzanian mine project faces scrutiny

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Peter Tsegas quits embattled Magnis Energy as Tanzanian mine project faces scrutiny

Peter Tsegas, a long-serving director of Magnis Energy Technologies, has stepped down from the company amid deepening financial troubles and renewed risks to its graphite mine project in Tanzania.

Tsegas, who served on the board for a decade, left as the ASX-listed firm pushes forward with plans to develop its Nachu graphite mine in Tanzania’s remote Ruvuma basin, despite a default notice from the Tanzanian government and outstanding debts.

Company filings show Magnis owed Tsegas more than $65,000 but paid him $103,000 in “personal exertion fees.”

He previously received $15,000 USD per month for government liaison in Tanzania, alongside reimbursements for personal expenses including rent, utilities, and even his partner’s gym membership.

An undated photo of Magnis Energy director Peter Tsegas (L) with alleged drug smuggler Hakan Arif in Istanbul, Turkey.

The Greek Australian director, formerly linked to a failed winery venture in South Australia, was also reported to have met alleged drug lord Hakan Arif during a company visit to Turkey, according to The Australian.

Magnis, once valued at over $770 million, has collapsed in value. Its US battery plant was recently seized by lenders, and the company now holds just $23,000 in cash.

Despite this, it has signed new deals with Chinese firms to begin engineering work on Nachu, while facing more than $15 million in loan and interest repayments.

Source: The Advertiser.

Angelos Angelopoulos loses appeal over funeral funding discrimination claim

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Angelos Angelopoulos loses appeal over funeral funding discrimination claim

Angelos Angelopoulos has lost his legal battle against the Queensland Government over claims of religious discrimination after the state refused to fund a Greek Orthodox funeral for his late father, Anastasios.

Angelopoulos argued he was denied “natural justice” when the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) dismissed his original complaint in 2022.

According to News.com.au, his latest appeal to the Queensland Court of Appeal was also rejected this week.

Anastasios died in June 2018, and his son sought assistance under the Burials Assistance Act (BAA), which covers only basic burial costs.

Angelopoulos claimed this excluded necessary elements of a Greek Orthodox funeral, such as a church service and private viewing, in breach of his and his father’s religious beliefs.

The Greek community and Orthodox Church eventually funded a church service, but Anastasios was not buried until 20 weeks later.

In its ruling, the Court of Appeal found no sufficient legal grounds for the appeal. It noted that QCAT acted reasonably and within the BAA’s limitations.

“Queensland is a multicultural state… the cost to the state would be very significant,” the Department of Justice and Attorney-General stated, defending the policy’s uniformity.

The court also rejected claims that the Human Rights Act had been overlooked, stating the case did not raise a “substantial injustice” or “arguable error of law.”

Source: News.com.au.

Maria Charalambous saves husband from Sydney house fire

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Maria Charalambous saves husband from Sydney house fire

Maria Charalambous is being hailed a hero after saving her husband, Nick, from a devastating house fire that destroyed their Bonnyrigg Heights home in Sydney’s south-west early Tuesday morning, June 1.

The blaze broke out around 4:30am in the bedroom where 82-year-old Nick was sleeping. Maria, 68, was in the shower at the time and acted quickly to rescue him.

“I pulled his legs and said, ‘come on, come on, wake up there is a fire’,” she told 9News. “Burned… I don’t know how I survived.”

Photo: 9News.

Wrapped only in a blanket, Maria managed to escape with Nick. Tragically, two of their seven dogs — a five-year-old named Sophie and a 10-day-old puppy — died in the fire.

Fire investigators believe the blaze was caused by an electric heater plugged into a wall socket. Nick revealed that he had removed the batteries from the home’s only smoke alarm about 10 years ago due to persistent beeping.

Fire and Rescue NSW Superintendent Adam Dewberry called it “a really lucky escape” and credited Maria’s alertness for saving their lives.

Source: 9News.

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew meets Pope Leo XIV a second time

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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew meets Pope Leo XIV a second time

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met with Pope Leo XIV for the second time at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican on Friday, May 30, the Ecumenical Patriarchate announced.

The “very friendly and cordial” meeting focused on the pope’s upcoming official visit to Turkey and other church-related matters.

The pope also posed for photos with the patriarchal delegation, which included Metropolitan Polykarpos of Italy.

Recently, Bartholomew and Pope Leo jointly announced plans to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea.

The event will be held later this year in Iznik, Turkey—ancient Nicaea—where the original council convened in AD 325, shaping core Christian doctrines.

Source: Ekathimerini.

South Melbourne storm to fourth win of season in emphatic style

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South Melbourne storm to fourth win of season in emphatic style

South Melbourne FC was spectacular against Melbourne Victory Youth on Sunday, winning 4-2 and celebrating their second consecutive win and fourth of the season.

Following a big away win against Melbourne Knights, South continued in emphatic fashion. Hosting Victory’s youth team in Round 16 of the National Premier League Victoria, they put on a show with goals and quality football.

The “Sky Blues” started strong and opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a header from M. Jankovic. Despite creating more chances to extend the lead, a defensive error allowed Victory to equalise in the 30th minute through J. Hoey.

In the 35th minute, Lucas Inglese was clearly fouled inside the box, but the referee waved play on. Ironically, in the 39th minute, Victory were awarded a penalty for a soft fall in South’s box, and Michailidis converted to make it 2-1 — a score that held until halftime.

In the second half, South came out fired up. In the 55th minute, Maximilian Mikkola scored with a solo effort and long-range strike to make it 2-2. Then, in the 66th minute, Nahuel Bonada muscled through to score and turn the game around 3-2. 

Finally, in the 85th minute, Jake Marshall sealed the deal with a header, making it 4-2 amid wild celebrations by the South Melbourne fans.

Arthur Diles slams handball decision after Melbourne Victory’s Grand Final loss

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Arthur Diles slams handball decision after Melbourne Victory’s Grand Final loss

Melbourne Victory head coach Arthur Diles criticised a controversial refereeing decision following his team’s 1-0 defeat to Melbourne City in the historic Isuzu UTE A-League Grand Final.

Diles claimed Victory were denied a “clear handball” in the 80th minute when the ball struck City’s Germán Ferreyra.

“It’s a clear hand ball,” Diles said post-match.

“But apparently that’s not a handball if it comes off his own player… I don’t understand it. That’s their job. My job is to worry about the players.”

Photo: Con Chronis / AAP Photos.

Despite the heartbreak, Diles praised his squad’s efforts.

Thrust into the head coach role after Patrick Kisnorbo’s sudden departure in December, Diles guided Victory to a Grand Final after finishing fifth and defeating Western Sydney Wanderers and premiers Auckland FC in the finals.

“It’s a result of one match that didn’t go our way, and it doesn’t cut short the success of our season,” said Diles, expressing pride in his players and staff.

“We fell a little bit short, not through a lack of trying… but we wake up tomorrow morning, we look forward again and we bounce back.”

Source: A-League.

Archbishop Makarios of Australia joins Patriarchal Liturgy marking First Ecumenical Council

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Archbishop Makarios of Australia joins Patriarchal Liturgy marking First Ecumenical Council

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia participated in a landmark Patriarchal and Synodal Divine Liturgy on Sunday, June 1, held at the Patriarchal Church in Constantinople to mark the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea.

Presided over by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the service also coincided with the annual commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the Second Ecumenical Council.

Archbishop Makarios of Australia at the service.

A number of hierarchs from across the Orthodox world, including Archbishops from Cologne, Arkalochori, Belgium, Leros, Atlanta, Kydonia, Switzerland, Ireland, and Mexico, joined the celebration.

A Patriarchal and Synodal Encyclical marking the significance of the anniversary was read by the Chief Secretary of the Holy and Sacred Synod, Archimandrite Bosporios.

The event drew clergy, diplomatic representatives, Archons of the Greek Orthodox Church, and a multitude of faithful from Constantinople and abroad.

Sydney Olympic rescue a draw against spirited Western Sydney Wanderers

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Sydney Olympic rescue a draw against spirited Western Sydney Wanderers

A determined Western Sydney Wanderers side produced a strong performance against Sydney Olympic that nearly secured a major scalp, with the Blues striking late to rescue a 1-1 draw on Saturday afternoon at Wanderers Park.

The Western Sydney outfit mustered a strong performance in a cagey affair which extended their unbeaten run to four games (two wins and two draws), while in the process.

The first real chance of the game came in the 14th minute when Olympic midfielder Jack Armson delivered a free kick ball into the box that was met by Cyrus Dehmie, though the striker’s header went wide of the left post.

The next opportunity fell in the 34th minute to the Wanderers, who launched a strong attack that led to a first-time shot from Julian Cop that went wide of the target.

Olympic produced the best chance yet in the 43rd minute after a deflected long shot by Teng Kuol was parried by Wanderers keeper Tristan Vidackovic’s legs towards Adam Parkhouse, but the Olympic captain sent his shot over the crossbar.

The hosts responded with a good chance themselves in the 45+1st minute when Edmun Haddad released a shot from the edge of the box that took a deflection on its way to the bottom right, though Olympic shot stopper Jack Gibson was able to knock it out.

The Blues nearly broke the deadlock in the 59th minute after winger Michael Vakis produced a strong dribble into the box, but his effort lacked the proper connection with Vidackovic comfortably saving it at his bottom right.

Western Sydney eventually found the game’s first goal in the 64th minute through forward Awan Lual who, after receiving the ball from Haddad, cut inside and drilled a shot from outside the box into the bottom right.

Olympic responded in the 84th minute, thanks to a lovely cross from the right by Bailey Callaghan which was headed in from tap-in range by Dehmie, forcing each side to split the points.

Source: NPL NSW.

Eighth gold medal for Lefteris Petrounias at European Gymnastics Championships

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Eighth gold medal for Lefteris Petrounias at European Gymnastics Championships

Greece’s gymnastics legend Lefteris Petrounias claimed his eighth European gold medal at the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Leipzig, tying for first place with Turkey’s Adem Asil. Both athletes earned identical scores of 14.400 in the rings final.

Widely known as the “Lord of the Rings,” Petrounias now holds a record eight European titles, alongside three Olympic medals—including gold at Rio 2016—and three world championships.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis congratulated him on social media, stating: “Lefteris Petrounias wins gold again with an outstanding performance at the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Leipzig. Warm congratulations, Lefteris, you have made us proud once again!”

Mount Sinai Monastery shuts gates amid legal dispute over ownership

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Mount Sinai Monastery shuts gates amid legal dispute over ownership

The monks of the historic Saint Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai have closed its gates to all visitors in protest of an Egyptian court ruling that threatens its ownership rights.

According to Protothema.gr, the monastic community of 20 monks has resolved to remain in seclusion, mourning and praying for the monastery’s protection, with no timeline for reopening provided.

This symbolic act follows a May 28 decision by an Egyptian court, which denied ownership rights to the Greek Orthodox monastery—granting only usage rights over its properties and surrounding lands.

Founded in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian I, Saint Catherine’s is the world’s oldest continuously operating Christian monastery and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ruling has raised international concern over the future of the revered site.

In response, the monks plan to launch a global awareness campaign, appealing to Christian churches and other religious communities.

Photo: Getty.

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew described the court ruling as a “painful surprise” and urged Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to uphold the monastery’s traditional ownership, respected even under Islamic rule.

“The Ecumenical Patriarchate appeals to the Egyptian government to preserve the monastery’s ownership status — an arrangement that Islam itself has respected and safeguarded for centuries — and to implement the recent agreement reached with the monastery,” his statement read.

While Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed the threat to the monastery as a “rumour,” it confirmed that contracts had been signed to designate surrounding areas as natural reserves.

Officials stated the monks retain access and usage rights, but the ruling implies the site is now considered state property—ending its autonomous legal status.

Greece has expressed serious concern. Greek Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lana Zohiou confirmed that diplomatic discussions are underway.

“There is no room for deviating from the common understanding,” she said, referring to prior agreements between Greece and Egypt reaffirming the monastery’s sacred character. A Greek delegation is expected in Cairo this week.

Previous negotiations between the monastery’s legal representative, Archbishop Damianos, and South Sinai Governor Khaled Bakri, had produced a draft agreement recognising the monastery’s ownership. However, the agreement was never signed, leaving the door open to the unfavourable ruling.

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