February 2025
March 2025
Spanish Government Divided on Minimum Wage Taxation
The Spanish government raised the minimum wage by 61% over six years, causing a dispute on taxation between Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz and other officials, including the Finance Minister. This disagreement reflects internal divisions within the ruling coalition on social welfare and fiscal p...
Spanish Government Divided on Minimum Wage Taxation
The Spanish government raised the minimum wage by 61% over six years, causing a dispute on taxation between Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz and other officials, including the Finance Minister. This disagreement reflects internal divisions within the ruling coalition on social welfare and fiscal p...
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48% Bias Score
4 Nations Tournament: Crucial Olympic Preview
The 4 Nations tournament, held less than a year before the Olympics, serves as a crucial evaluation period for Olympic team selections, allowing GMs to assess player chemistry and team dynamics, in addition to individual performances, creating a unique opportunity particularly for players whose Olym...
4 Nations Tournament: Crucial Olympic Preview
The 4 Nations tournament, held less than a year before the Olympics, serves as a crucial evaluation period for Olympic team selections, allowing GMs to assess player chemistry and team dynamics, in addition to individual performances, creating a unique opportunity particularly for players whose Olym...
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48% Bias Score
Greek Exports Forecast: 3-4% Growth in 2025 Amidst Market Uncertainty
National Bank of Greece forecasts a 3–4% rise in Greek exports in 2025, despite a 1% decrease in 2024; growth in non-EU markets like the US and large orders offset losses in Western Europe, but uncertainty remains.
Greek Exports Forecast: 3-4% Growth in 2025 Amidst Market Uncertainty
National Bank of Greece forecasts a 3–4% rise in Greek exports in 2025, despite a 1% decrease in 2024; growth in non-EU markets like the US and large orders offset losses in Western Europe, but uncertainty remains.
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32% Bias Score
Greece Launches €80 Million Microloan Program to Boost Entrepreneurship
Greece launches an €80 million microloan program, offering interest-free loans (up to 75% for women) of €3,000–€25,000 to micro-businesses and individuals, aiming to support 3,300 businesses and boost entrepreneurship.
Greece Launches €80 Million Microloan Program to Boost Entrepreneurship
Greece launches an €80 million microloan program, offering interest-free loans (up to 75% for women) of €3,000–€25,000 to micro-businesses and individuals, aiming to support 3,300 businesses and boost entrepreneurship.
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56% Bias Score
Greek Judges and Prosecutors Vow Justice in Tempi Train Disaster Investigation
The Association of Judges and Prosecutors in Greece released a statement on Wednesday, March 1st, affirming their commitment to uncovering the truth behind the Tempi train accident, acknowledging public demand for justice and highlighting existing systemic challenges within the judicial system.
Greek Judges and Prosecutors Vow Justice in Tempi Train Disaster Investigation
The Association of Judges and Prosecutors in Greece released a statement on Wednesday, March 1st, affirming their commitment to uncovering the truth behind the Tempi train accident, acknowledging public demand for justice and highlighting existing systemic challenges within the judicial system.
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16% Bias Score
Zepz Lays Off 20% of Workforce, Closes Regional Offices
London-based digital remittance firm Zepz laid off roughly 200 employees, approximately 20% of its workforce, closing its Kenya and Poland offices to streamline operations after completing replatforming efforts using AI and automation.
Zepz Lays Off 20% of Workforce, Closes Regional Offices
London-based digital remittance firm Zepz laid off roughly 200 employees, approximately 20% of its workforce, closing its Kenya and Poland offices to streamline operations after completing replatforming efforts using AI and automation.
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44% Bias Score
Turkish Justice Minister Rejects Claims of Political Operations in CHP Investigations
Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç refutes claims of political motivations behind investigations into CHP municipalities and their alleged links to terrorist organizations, and the ongoing probe into irregularities during the CHP congress, stating that decisions will be based solely on evidence and due pr...
Turkish Justice Minister Rejects Claims of Political Operations in CHP Investigations
Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç refutes claims of political motivations behind investigations into CHP municipalities and their alleged links to terrorist organizations, and the ongoing probe into irregularities during the CHP congress, stating that decisions will be based solely on evidence and due pr...
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52% Bias Score
Greece Reforms Real Estate Investment Company Regulations
Greece's new law modernizes its Real Estate Investment Company (REIC) framework, streamlining bureaucracy, expanding investment options (including renewable energy), and maintaining investor protections, though concerns over unfavorable tax treatment persist.
Greece Reforms Real Estate Investment Company Regulations
Greece's new law modernizes its Real Estate Investment Company (REIC) framework, streamlining bureaucracy, expanding investment options (including renewable energy), and maintaining investor protections, though concerns over unfavorable tax treatment persist.
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36% Bias Score
Greece Cleans Electoral Rolls, Removing 441,042 Voters
The Greek Ministry of Interior removed 441,042 individuals from electoral rolls, mostly deceased or unregistered citizens, primarily from regions with high 1960s emigration like Florina (23.9%) and Lakonia (16.7%), impacting future election data accuracy.
Greece Cleans Electoral Rolls, Removing 441,042 Voters
The Greek Ministry of Interior removed 441,042 individuals from electoral rolls, mostly deceased or unregistered citizens, primarily from regions with high 1960s emigration like Florina (23.9%) and Lakonia (16.7%), impacting future election data accuracy.
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40% Bias Score
Greece's Property Income Surge and Persistent Regional Disparities
Greece saw an 83% rise in property income's share of household income from Q4 2019 to Q3 2024, exceeding the OECD average, while its per capita disposable income grew by 1.3% in Q3 2024 compared to the previous quarter but remained below pre-crisis levels; regional GDP disparities persisted, with At...
Greece's Property Income Surge and Persistent Regional Disparities
Greece saw an 83% rise in property income's share of household income from Q4 2019 to Q3 2024, exceeding the OECD average, while its per capita disposable income grew by 1.3% in Q3 2024 compared to the previous quarter but remained below pre-crisis levels; regional GDP disparities persisted, with At...
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36% Bias Score
Insufficient Evidence Leads to Dropped Assault Case Against Alleged Attackers of NS Conductor
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service dropped the case of an alleged assault on an NS conductor in April 2023 due to insufficient evidence despite witness reports and an initial arrest. The incident, which involved a group of youths assaulting the conductor and the train driver, led to a temporary st...
Insufficient Evidence Leads to Dropped Assault Case Against Alleged Attackers of NS Conductor
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service dropped the case of an alleged assault on an NS conductor in April 2023 due to insufficient evidence despite witness reports and an initial arrest. The incident, which involved a group of youths assaulting the conductor and the train driver, led to a temporary st...
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56% Bias Score
Lewandowski Extends Barcelona Contract
FC Barcelona and veteran striker Robert Lewandowski have reportedly agreed to a one-year contract extension, activating automatically if he plays in Monday's match against Rayo Vallecano; the club is actively seeking a long-term replacement.
Lewandowski Extends Barcelona Contract
FC Barcelona and veteran striker Robert Lewandowski have reportedly agreed to a one-year contract extension, activating automatically if he plays in Monday's match against Rayo Vallecano; the club is actively seeking a long-term replacement.
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44% Bias Score