Korydallos Prison Relocation to Aspropyrgos Approved
Greece approved the relocation of Korydallos Prison to Aspropyrgos, a 103-acre site including a former US military base, with a €620 million public-private partnership to build a new 55,000 sq.m. complex housing 2,000 inmates and 650 staff, fulfilling a decades-long local demand.
Korydallos Prison Relocation to Aspropyrgos Approved
Greece approved the relocation of Korydallos Prison to Aspropyrgos, a 103-acre site including a former US military base, with a €620 million public-private partnership to build a new 55,000 sq.m. complex housing 2,000 inmates and 650 staff, fulfilling a decades-long local demand.
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44% Bias Score
Mitsotakis visits Crete, highlighting infrastructure projects amid tight political competition
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Rethymno, Crete, highlighting infrastructure projects like a new €4.4 million fishing shelter amidst tight competition with PASOK in the region. ND narrowly won Rethymno in the recent European elections (28.53% vs PASOK's 25.04%), making the visit political...
Mitsotakis visits Crete, highlighting infrastructure projects amid tight political competition
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Rethymno, Crete, highlighting infrastructure projects like a new €4.4 million fishing shelter amidst tight competition with PASOK in the region. ND narrowly won Rethymno in the recent European elections (28.53% vs PASOK's 25.04%), making the visit political...
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44% Bias Score
Attica Bank Reports Operating Profit but Net Loss After Merger and Loan Provisions
Attica Bank announced a €27.3 million operating profit in the first nine months of 2024 after absorbing Pancretian Bank, but a net loss of €343.3 million due to €385 million in provisions under the "Hercules" program and €9.7 million in merger expenses; the bank aims for an NPE ratio below 3% by yea...
Attica Bank Reports Operating Profit but Net Loss After Merger and Loan Provisions
Attica Bank announced a €27.3 million operating profit in the first nine months of 2024 after absorbing Pancretian Bank, but a net loss of €343.3 million due to €385 million in provisions under the "Hercules" program and €9.7 million in merger expenses; the bank aims for an NPE ratio below 3% by yea...
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4% Bias Score
"Archaeological Finds Delay Athens Square Renovations"
"Ongoing renovations of Athens' Agia Eirinis and Theatrou squares are delayed due to significant archaeological discoveries: a Hellenistic statue and extensive Roman-era building remains, respectively. The €1.2 million budget increase for the Theatrou square project reflects the cost of incorporatin...
"Archaeological Finds Delay Athens Square Renovations"
"Ongoing renovations of Athens' Agia Eirinis and Theatrou squares are delayed due to significant archaeological discoveries: a Hellenistic statue and extensive Roman-era building remains, respectively. The €1.2 million budget increase for the Theatrou square project reflects the cost of incorporatin...
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44% Bias Score
Greece to Acquire 590 US Switchblade Drones
Greece's National Security Council approved the purchase of 590 US-made Switchblade 300 and 600 drones for €75.2 million, with Greece paying only €25 million; these 'kamikaze' drones will equip Greek ground and special forces units, enhancing precision strike capabilities.
Greece to Acquire 590 US Switchblade Drones
Greece's National Security Council approved the purchase of 590 US-made Switchblade 300 and 600 drones for €75.2 million, with Greece paying only €25 million; these 'kamikaze' drones will equip Greek ground and special forces units, enhancing precision strike capabilities.
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52% Bias Score
Aigli Zappeion Reopens in Athens: A High-End Transformation Raises Accessibility Concerns
After a four-year closure, the Aigli Zappeion reopened in Athens on October 30th, 2024, under new management, featuring upgraded restaurants, event spaces, and its iconic cinema. This transformation, however, raises concerns about its future accessibility given the high-end focus and required €5 mil...
Aigli Zappeion Reopens in Athens: A High-End Transformation Raises Accessibility Concerns
After a four-year closure, the Aigli Zappeion reopened in Athens on October 30th, 2024, under new management, featuring upgraded restaurants, event spaces, and its iconic cinema. This transformation, however, raises concerns about its future accessibility given the high-end focus and required €5 mil...
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52% Bias Score
Greek Court Strikes Down Building Regulations Incentives
Greece's Council of State deemed incentives within the New Building Regulations (NOK) unconstitutional, causing the Technical Chamber of Greece to express disappointment while the Hellenic Society for Environment and Culture voiced relief; the ruling impacts construction permits and environmental re...
Greek Court Strikes Down Building Regulations Incentives
Greece's Council of State deemed incentives within the New Building Regulations (NOK) unconstitutional, causing the Technical Chamber of Greece to express disappointment while the Hellenic Society for Environment and Culture voiced relief; the ruling impacts construction permits and environmental re...
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28% Bias Score
HELLENiQ ENERGY: Εξαγορά Elpedison και πώληση μεριδίου ΔΕΠΑ Εμπορίας
Η HELLENiQ ENERGY εξαγόρασε το 100% της Elpedison έναντι 164 εκατ. ευρώ (με πιθανή αύξηση κατά 30 εκατ. ευρώ), και σχεδιάζει να πουλήσει το μερίδιό της στη ΔΕΠΑ Εμπορίας προς το ΤΑΙΠΕΔ έναντι περίπου 200 εκατ. ευρώ, δημιουργώντας έτσι έναν πλήρως καθετοποιημένο πάροχο ενέργειας.
HELLENiQ ENERGY: Εξαγορά Elpedison και πώληση μεριδίου ΔΕΠΑ Εμπορίας
Η HELLENiQ ENERGY εξαγόρασε το 100% της Elpedison έναντι 164 εκατ. ευρώ (με πιθανή αύξηση κατά 30 εκατ. ευρώ), και σχεδιάζει να πουλήσει το μερίδιό της στη ΔΕΠΑ Εμπορίας προς το ΤΑΙΠΕΔ έναντι περίπου 200 εκατ. ευρώ, δημιουργώντας έτσι έναν πλήρως καθετοποιημένο πάροχο ενέργειας.
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4% Bias Score
Greece: €5.5 Billion Tax Deadline and Athens Rental Restrictions
Greek households and businesses must pay over €5.5 billion in taxes by December 31, 2024, including income tax, ENFIA, VAT, and vehicle fees; additional requirements include amended tax returns, property declarations, and asset justifications; short-term rental restrictions begin in Athens on Januar...
Greece: €5.5 Billion Tax Deadline and Athens Rental Restrictions
Greek households and businesses must pay over €5.5 billion in taxes by December 31, 2024, including income tax, ENFIA, VAT, and vehicle fees; additional requirements include amended tax returns, property declarations, and asset justifications; short-term rental restrictions begin in Athens on Januar...
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Court Rejects Halt to Arms Exports to Israel
A Dutch court dismissed a lawsuit by ten pro-Palestinian NGOs seeking to halt Dutch arms exports to Israel and trade with Israeli settlements, citing the government's policy freedom and ongoing risk assessments; a contrasting recent court decision to block F-35 fighter jet part exports is currently ...
Dutch Court Rejects Halt to Arms Exports to Israel
A Dutch court dismissed a lawsuit by ten pro-Palestinian NGOs seeking to halt Dutch arms exports to Israel and trade with Israeli settlements, citing the government's policy freedom and ongoing risk assessments; a contrasting recent court decision to block F-35 fighter jet part exports is currently ...
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36% Bias Score
Greece Launches 'No Helmet, No Gas' Campaign to Reduce Motorcycle Accidents
The Greek Ministries of Health and Development, along with the Federation of Gas Station Owners, launched a campaign urging gas stations to refuse service to motorcyclists without helmets to curb the high rate of motorcycle-related head injuries, inspired by a gas station owner in Crete who implemen...
Greece Launches 'No Helmet, No Gas' Campaign to Reduce Motorcycle Accidents
The Greek Ministries of Health and Development, along with the Federation of Gas Station Owners, launched a campaign urging gas stations to refuse service to motorcyclists without helmets to curb the high rate of motorcycle-related head injuries, inspired by a gas station owner in Crete who implemen...
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44% Bias Score
SYRIZA's Post-Election Strategy: Navigating Polls, Alliances, and Internal Divisions
SYRIZA is focusing on maintaining its oppositional stance by strategically engaging in parliamentary debates, seeking alliances, and navigating internal factions amidst recent electoral setbacks, as indicated by a recent poll placing them at 8% of voter intent.
SYRIZA's Post-Election Strategy: Navigating Polls, Alliances, and Internal Divisions
SYRIZA is focusing on maintaining its oppositional stance by strategically engaging in parliamentary debates, seeking alliances, and navigating internal factions amidst recent electoral setbacks, as indicated by a recent poll placing them at 8% of voter intent.
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56% Bias Score