New Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Tool Highlights Metabolic Syndrome's Impact
Despite progress in treating traditional risk factors, the rise of metabolic disorders like obesity and diabetes is increasing cardiovascular disease in the US, prompting the American College of Cardiology to introduce the Prevent risk assessment tool, which incorporates metabolic and kidney health ...
New Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Tool Highlights Metabolic Syndrome's Impact
Despite progress in treating traditional risk factors, the rise of metabolic disorders like obesity and diabetes is increasing cardiovascular disease in the US, prompting the American College of Cardiology to introduce the Prevent risk assessment tool, which incorporates metabolic and kidney health ...
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20% Bias Score
Greek Poll Shows Strong Desire for End to Ukraine War
An MRB poll reveals that 68.8% of Greeks want an immediate end to the Ukraine-Russia war, even with territorial concessions from Kyiv; 67.7% are highly concerned about potential nuclear use; and Vladimir Putin receives a 31.8% positive rating among respondents.
Greek Poll Shows Strong Desire for End to Ukraine War
An MRB poll reveals that 68.8% of Greeks want an immediate end to the Ukraine-Russia war, even with territorial concessions from Kyiv; 67.7% are highly concerned about potential nuclear use; and Vladimir Putin receives a 31.8% positive rating among respondents.
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36% Bias Score
Greece Aims to Reduce Emergency Department Wait Times with 25-Point Plan
The Greek Ministry of Health is implementing a 25-point plan to reduce Emergency Department wait times by addressing paramedic shortages (500 new hires by early 2025) and radiology bottlenecks (telehealth system by mid-2025), aiming to reduce average wait times to 5-6 hours by Easter 2024.
Greece Aims to Reduce Emergency Department Wait Times with 25-Point Plan
The Greek Ministry of Health is implementing a 25-point plan to reduce Emergency Department wait times by addressing paramedic shortages (500 new hires by early 2025) and radiology bottlenecks (telehealth system by mid-2025), aiming to reduce average wait times to 5-6 hours by Easter 2024.
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36% Bias Score
Overtaxation of Greece's Hotel Sector Threatens Competitiveness
A study by the Institute of Tourism Research and Forecasting (ITEP) found that taxes on Greece's hotel sector are disproportionately high compared to other industries, reaching 19.1% of production costs in 2019, up from 15.6% in 2010, negatively impacting its competitiveness.
Overtaxation of Greece's Hotel Sector Threatens Competitiveness
A study by the Institute of Tourism Research and Forecasting (ITEP) found that taxes on Greece's hotel sector are disproportionately high compared to other industries, reaching 19.1% of production costs in 2019, up from 15.6% in 2010, negatively impacting its competitiveness.
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28% Bias Score
Greek Army Aviation Faces Critical Helicopter Maintenance Crisis
Facing critical helicopter maintenance issues, the Hellenic Army Aviation struggles with operational readiness due to damaged infrastructure, delayed spare parts procurement from the UAE, USA, and Saudi Arabia, and low availability of Chinooks and NH-90 helicopters; impacting transport and special o...
Greek Army Aviation Faces Critical Helicopter Maintenance Crisis
Facing critical helicopter maintenance issues, the Hellenic Army Aviation struggles with operational readiness due to damaged infrastructure, delayed spare parts procurement from the UAE, USA, and Saudi Arabia, and low availability of Chinooks and NH-90 helicopters; impacting transport and special o...
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52% Bias Score
Greece's VAT Gap Falls 53% in 2022
Greece's VAT gap fell 53% from 2017 to 2022 (29.1% to 13.7%), reaching €2.95 billion, due to increased electronic transactions and government initiatives; this places Greece 23rd in the EU, but the government projects further reductions.
Greece's VAT Gap Falls 53% in 2022
Greece's VAT gap fell 53% from 2017 to 2022 (29.1% to 13.7%), reaching €2.95 billion, due to increased electronic transactions and government initiatives; this places Greece 23rd in the EU, but the government projects further reductions.
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44% Bias Score
Greek Poll Reveals Significant Support for Putin Despite War
A recent poll in Greece shows 31.8% view Vladimir Putin favorably, while 47.6% disapprove of Putin and 60.4% disapprove of President Zelenskyy; this reveals a concerning lack of ethical weight given to Putin's war.
Greek Poll Reveals Significant Support for Putin Despite War
A recent poll in Greece shows 31.8% view Vladimir Putin favorably, while 47.6% disapprove of Putin and 60.4% disapprove of President Zelenskyy; this reveals a concerning lack of ethical weight given to Putin's war.
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56% Bias Score
Greece's 2025 Tax Plan: €70 Billion Revenue Projected
Starting January 2025, Greek taxpayers and businesses will pay over €5 billion monthly in taxes, reaching €70 billion annually, with July being the highest at over €8.3 billion, while March is the lowest at €3.6 billion, impacting consumer spending and investment.
Greece's 2025 Tax Plan: €70 Billion Revenue Projected
Starting January 2025, Greek taxpayers and businesses will pay over €5 billion monthly in taxes, reaching €70 billion annually, with July being the highest at over €8.3 billion, while March is the lowest at €3.6 billion, impacting consumer spending and investment.
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32% Bias Score
Greece Faces Macroeconomic and Social Imbalances: European Commission Assessment
The European Commission flagged macroeconomic imbalances in Greece in 2023, including a 6.3% current account deficit, a -139.3% net international investment position, and overvalued housing prices, alongside significant social challenges including high poverty and low labor market participation.
Greece Faces Macroeconomic and Social Imbalances: European Commission Assessment
The European Commission flagged macroeconomic imbalances in Greece in 2023, including a 6.3% current account deficit, a -139.3% net international investment position, and overvalued housing prices, alongside significant social challenges including high poverty and low labor market participation.
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52% Bias Score
Greek Ministry Defies Court Ruling on Construction Permits
Greece's Ministry of Environment passed an amendment that protects building permits issued before a Supreme Court ruling deemed construction incentives under the New Building Regulations (NOK) unconstitutional, defying the court's order to revoke permits not yet under construction by December 11th.
Greek Ministry Defies Court Ruling on Construction Permits
Greece's Ministry of Environment passed an amendment that protects building permits issued before a Supreme Court ruling deemed construction incentives under the New Building Regulations (NOK) unconstitutional, defying the court's order to revoke permits not yet under construction by December 11th.
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44% Bias Score
EU Commissioner Highlights Economic Challenges, Announces Competitiveness Plan
EU Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis voiced cautious optimism about the EU economy's prospects, despite challenges such as a weak Franco-German axis and geopolitical fragmentation. He emphasized concerns over low productivity and the innovation gap, announcing upcoming proposals to boost comp...
EU Commissioner Highlights Economic Challenges, Announces Competitiveness Plan
EU Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis voiced cautious optimism about the EU economy's prospects, despite challenges such as a weak Franco-German axis and geopolitical fragmentation. He emphasized concerns over low productivity and the innovation gap, announcing upcoming proposals to boost comp...
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40% Bias Score
Greece's Conditional Water Company Subsidy Sparks Controversy
Greece will allocate up to €200 million to cover overdue electricity bills for municipal water companies (DEYA), but 70% debt coverage requires absorption by EYDAP or EYATH or mergers, otherwise it's 30% for financially sound companies only, prompting backlash from DEYA's association.
Greece's Conditional Water Company Subsidy Sparks Controversy
Greece will allocate up to €200 million to cover overdue electricity bills for municipal water companies (DEYA), but 70% debt coverage requires absorption by EYDAP or EYATH or mergers, otherwise it's 30% for financially sound companies only, prompting backlash from DEYA's association.
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48% Bias Score