Greek Parliament Lifts Immunity of Zoή Konstantopoúlou Amidst Court Disruption Accusations
The Greek Parliament voted 225-57 to lift the parliamentary immunity of Zoή Konstantopoúlou, president of Plévsis Eleftherías, following accusations of disrupting court proceedings and influencing judges in Volos between February 2 and May 16, 2024, while acting as a defense lawyer.
Greek Parliament Lifts Immunity of Zoή Konstantopoúlou Amidst Court Disruption Accusations
The Greek Parliament voted 225-57 to lift the parliamentary immunity of Zoή Konstantopoúlou, president of Plévsis Eleftherías, following accusations of disrupting court proceedings and influencing judges in Volos between February 2 and May 16, 2024, while acting as a defense lawyer.
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40% Bias Score
Heraklion Seeks Desalination to Combat Severe Drought
Facing severe drought due to the driest October in decades, Heraklion's mayor requested a feasibility study for desalination from the Almyros River, complemented by a new tertiary treatment plant producing 30,000 cubic meters of daily irrigation water, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Fund, aim...
Heraklion Seeks Desalination to Combat Severe Drought
Facing severe drought due to the driest October in decades, Heraklion's mayor requested a feasibility study for desalination from the Almyros River, complemented by a new tertiary treatment plant producing 30,000 cubic meters of daily irrigation water, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Fund, aim...
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20% Bias Score
UK Shifts Stance on Parthenon Sculptures
Following UK Prime Minister Sunak's cancellation of a meeting with the Greek Prime Minister due to the Parthenon Sculptures issue, the recent meeting between the Greek Prime Minister and UK Labour leader Keir Starmer signified a shift in British policy, with Starmer stating that the UK government wi...
UK Shifts Stance on Parthenon Sculptures
Following UK Prime Minister Sunak's cancellation of a meeting with the Greek Prime Minister due to the Parthenon Sculptures issue, the recent meeting between the Greek Prime Minister and UK Labour leader Keir Starmer signified a shift in British policy, with Starmer stating that the UK government wi...
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60% Bias Score
Kalamata Airport Concession Awarded for €71.2 Million
A consortium including Fraport, Peleas, and Delta Airport Investments won a €71.2 million concession to upgrade Kalamata International Airport, with €28.3 million earmarked for initial infrastructure improvements, aiming to boost tourism in Messinia and the wider Peloponnese.
Kalamata Airport Concession Awarded for €71.2 Million
A consortium including Fraport, Peleas, and Delta Airport Investments won a €71.2 million concession to upgrade Kalamata International Airport, with €28.3 million earmarked for initial infrastructure improvements, aiming to boost tourism in Messinia and the wider Peloponnese.
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60% Bias Score
SYRIZA Weighs Presidential Nomination Amidst Internal Power Struggles
Following a proposal to nominate Christos Rammos, President of AD AE, for the Greek Presidency, SYRIZA is debating his suitability, amidst internal power struggles and efforts to reconcile with former allies and expand its base.
SYRIZA Weighs Presidential Nomination Amidst Internal Power Struggles
Following a proposal to nominate Christos Rammos, President of AD AE, for the Greek Presidency, SYRIZA is debating his suitability, amidst internal power struggles and efforts to reconcile with former allies and expand its base.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Seeks Dismissal of Felony Case Following Presidential Win
A New York judge delayed Donald Trump's sentencing on 34 felony counts related to hush-money payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election, allowing Trump to petition for dismissal citing his recent presidential election victory.
Trump Seeks Dismissal of Felony Case Following Presidential Win
A New York judge delayed Donald Trump's sentencing on 34 felony counts related to hush-money payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election, allowing Trump to petition for dismissal citing his recent presidential election victory.
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44% Bias Score
"Greece's Corporate Tax System: A High Price for Small Businesses and Economic Growth"
"Greece's high corporate tax rate (22%), coupled with a 5% dividend tax, disproportionately affects small businesses that often blend personal and business finances, hindering growth and creating a debate over tax fairness and its influence on economic development."
"Greece's Corporate Tax System: A High Price for Small Businesses and Economic Growth"
"Greece's high corporate tax rate (22%), coupled with a 5% dividend tax, disproportionately affects small businesses that often blend personal and business finances, hindering growth and creating a debate over tax fairness and its influence on economic development."
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52% Bias Score
Luxury Four Seasons Resort Planned for Porto Heli, Greece
Paul Coulson is investing over \300 million euros to transform the Hinitsa Bay hotel in Porto Heli into a Four Seasons resort, including 80 rooms, 30 bungalows, private villas, and private residences, utilizing an expedited development process via Presidential Decree.
Luxury Four Seasons Resort Planned for Porto Heli, Greece
Paul Coulson is investing over \300 million euros to transform the Hinitsa Bay hotel in Porto Heli into a Four Seasons resort, including 80 rooms, 30 bungalows, private villas, and private residences, utilizing an expedited development process via Presidential Decree.
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40% Bias Score
Mitsotakis-Androulakis Meeting Yields Policy Agreements
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and opposition leader Nikos Androulakis met for almost 1.5 hours, exceeding expectations and resulting in agreements on key national issues such as demographic policy and a National Consumer Authority, despite existing policy disagreements.
Mitsotakis-Androulakis Meeting Yields Policy Agreements
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and opposition leader Nikos Androulakis met for almost 1.5 hours, exceeding expectations and resulting in agreements on key national issues such as demographic policy and a National Consumer Authority, despite existing policy disagreements.
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52% Bias Score
Mitsotakis and Androulakis Hold Private Meeting Amidst Presidential Speculation
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and PASOK-KINAL leader Nikos Androulakis met privately for almost 90 minutes on Sunday, sparking speculation about discussions regarding the upcoming Presidential election, though the exact content remains undisclosed.
Mitsotakis and Androulakis Hold Private Meeting Amidst Presidential Speculation
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and PASOK-KINAL leader Nikos Androulakis met privately for almost 90 minutes on Sunday, sparking speculation about discussions regarding the upcoming Presidential election, though the exact content remains undisclosed.
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40% Bias Score
Greece's Education System: Last in School Autonomy
Greece's highly centralized education system, ranking last among OECD countries in school autonomy, faces challenges from a 2018 law requiring additional teacher duties and accusations of principal authoritarianism, highlighting the need for reforms inspired by high-ranking countries such as Mexico,...
Greece's Education System: Last in School Autonomy
Greece's highly centralized education system, ranking last among OECD countries in school autonomy, faces challenges from a 2018 law requiring additional teacher duties and accusations of principal authoritarianism, highlighting the need for reforms inspired by high-ranking countries such as Mexico,...
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52% Bias Score
NATO Rejects Ukraine's Membership Bid Amidst War and Trump's Return
Amid the war in Ukraine and Donald Trump's return, Kyiv's renewed plea for full NATO membership was again rejected by NATO foreign ministers in Brussels; however, NATO is increasing military aid to Ukraine.
NATO Rejects Ukraine's Membership Bid Amidst War and Trump's Return
Amid the war in Ukraine and Donald Trump's return, Kyiv's renewed plea for full NATO membership was again rejected by NATO foreign ministers in Brussels; however, NATO is increasing military aid to Ukraine.
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52% Bias Score