Greece's €8 Billion 2025 Bond Issuance Plan
The Greek government plans to issue €8 billion in bonds in 2025, including two new issues (10-year and potentially 5-year bonds) and €2 billion from re-openings, alongside prepaying €5.3 billion in debt and aiming to maintain a positive market position.
Greece's €8 Billion 2025 Bond Issuance Plan
The Greek government plans to issue €8 billion in bonds in 2025, including two new issues (10-year and potentially 5-year bonds) and €2 billion from re-openings, alongside prepaying €5.3 billion in debt and aiming to maintain a positive market position.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's Economic Slowdown Amidst Persistent High Inflation
Turkey's Q3 GDP growth slowed to 1.9% due to high inflation (48.6% in October), despite the central bank's 50% base rate and measures; the IMF lowered its 2025 growth forecast to 2.7%.
Turkey's Economic Slowdown Amidst Persistent High Inflation
Turkey's Q3 GDP growth slowed to 1.9% due to high inflation (48.6% in October), despite the central bank's 50% base rate and measures; the IMF lowered its 2025 growth forecast to 2.7%.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Targets Ukrainian Decision-Making Centers with Ballistic Missiles
Russia launched a ballistic missile attack targeting Ukrainian decision-making centers, escalating the conflict; this follows a test of the hypersonic Oreshnik missile and comes seven weeks before the end of President Biden's term.
Russia Targets Ukrainian Decision-Making Centers with Ballistic Missiles
Russia launched a ballistic missile attack targeting Ukrainian decision-making centers, escalating the conflict; this follows a test of the hypersonic Oreshnik missile and comes seven weeks before the end of President Biden's term.
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48% Bias Score
Economic Pressure Tactics Against Media Outlets Rise in Israel and the US
The governments of Israel and the US are employing financial pressure tactics against critical media outlets: Israel stopped funding Haaretz, and Trump's implied threats influenced the Washington Post's editorial stance, revealing a growing global trend of suppressing free press through economic mea...
Economic Pressure Tactics Against Media Outlets Rise in Israel and the US
The governments of Israel and the US are employing financial pressure tactics against critical media outlets: Israel stopped funding Haaretz, and Trump's implied threats influenced the Washington Post's editorial stance, revealing a growing global trend of suppressing free press through economic mea...
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40% Bias Score
Fragile Lebanon Ceasefire Amidst Continued Violence
A fragile ceasefire in Southern Lebanon is in effect, though marred by Israeli military actions against returning civilians and a Hezbollah rocket depot strike; Israeli forces claim vehicles were entering restricted zones, while Lebanon reports two injured civilians from shelling. A two-month withdr...
Fragile Lebanon Ceasefire Amidst Continued Violence
A fragile ceasefire in Southern Lebanon is in effect, though marred by Israeli military actions against returning civilians and a Hezbollah rocket depot strike; Israeli forces claim vehicles were entering restricted zones, while Lebanon reports two injured civilians from shelling. A two-month withdr...
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40% Bias Score
Starmer Unveils Plan to Curb UK Immigration
UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer announced a plan to curb immigration by tightening foreign worker recruitment, penalizing companies violating visa rules, and strengthening cooperation with other countries to combat human trafficking, following a 20% decrease in net migration between June 2023 and Jun...
Starmer Unveils Plan to Curb UK Immigration
UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer announced a plan to curb immigration by tightening foreign worker recruitment, penalizing companies violating visa rules, and strengthening cooperation with other countries to combat human trafficking, following a 20% decrease in net migration between June 2023 and Jun...
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36% Bias Score
Greek Banks Seek Investor for Teiresias Credit Agency
Greek banks are seeking a strategic investor for a minority stake (5-40%) in Teiresias, potentially including management, to modernize credit scoring and leverage new technologies, amidst the government's launch of a Private Debt Monitoring Registry.
Greek Banks Seek Investor for Teiresias Credit Agency
Greek banks are seeking a strategic investor for a minority stake (5-40%) in Teiresias, potentially including management, to modernize credit scoring and leverage new technologies, amidst the government's launch of a Private Debt Monitoring Registry.
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4% Bias Score
"Athens Talks": €2.16 Billion for Attica Development
Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias launched "Athens Talks," a platform to address regional issues, garner funding, and coordinate 280 projects (€2.16 billion) across 66 municipalities, focusing on flood mitigation, green infrastructure, and social welfare.
"Athens Talks": €2.16 Billion for Attica Development
Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias launched "Athens Talks," a platform to address regional issues, garner funding, and coordinate 280 projects (€2.16 billion) across 66 municipalities, focusing on flood mitigation, green infrastructure, and social welfare.
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40% Bias Score
Biden Reaffirms US Support for Ukraine Amidst Russian Attacks, Trump's Incoming Presidency Raises Concerns
US President Biden strongly condemned Russia's massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, reaffirming US support despite concerns about potential policy changes under President-elect Trump who has appointed a special envoy advocating for Ukrainian concessions.
Biden Reaffirms US Support for Ukraine Amidst Russian Attacks, Trump's Incoming Presidency Raises Concerns
US President Biden strongly condemned Russia's massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, reaffirming US support despite concerns about potential policy changes under President-elect Trump who has appointed a special envoy advocating for Ukrainian concessions.
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44% Bias Score
Iran Expands Uranium Enrichment Capacity Amidst International Tensions
Iran notified the IAEA of plans to install more uranium enrichment systems at its Fordow and Natanz facilities, adding thousands of centrifuges despite limited compliance with previous agreements and a recent IAEA resolution.
Iran Expands Uranium Enrichment Capacity Amidst International Tensions
Iran notified the IAEA of plans to install more uranium enrichment systems at its Fordow and Natanz facilities, adding thousands of centrifuges despite limited compliance with previous agreements and a recent IAEA resolution.
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40% Bias Score
China Deploys Record Military Force Near Taiwan Amidst President's Forthcoming Trip
China deployed a record 41 military aircraft and ships near Taiwan on Friday, the largest show of force in three weeks, in response to President Lai Ching-te's upcoming trip that includes stopovers in Hawaii and Guam, which has angered Beijing.
China Deploys Record Military Force Near Taiwan Amidst President's Forthcoming Trip
China deployed a record 41 military aircraft and ships near Taiwan on Friday, the largest show of force in three weeks, in response to President Lai Ching-te's upcoming trip that includes stopovers in Hawaii and Guam, which has angered Beijing.
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40% Bias Score
Greece Announces €100 Million Plan to Subsidize Electricity Costs
Greece will spend €100 million to subsidize households and small businesses against high electricity prices, capping costs at €0.15/kWh, and imposing a windfall tax on energy producers; larger businesses will receive indirect support through tax breaks.
Greece Announces €100 Million Plan to Subsidize Electricity Costs
Greece will spend €100 million to subsidize households and small businesses against high electricity prices, capping costs at €0.15/kWh, and imposing a windfall tax on energy producers; larger businesses will receive indirect support through tax breaks.
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40% Bias Score