Greece Considers TikTok Ban for Under-15s, Raising Online Safety Concerns
Greece is considering banning TikTok for users under 15, mirroring Australia's similar ban; TikTok's South Europe head of Government Relations, Enrico Bellini, warns this could drive young users to unregulated online spaces, highlighting TikTok's existing safety features and advocating for collabora...
Greece Considers TikTok Ban for Under-15s, Raising Online Safety Concerns
Greece is considering banning TikTok for users under 15, mirroring Australia's similar ban; TikTok's South Europe head of Government Relations, Enrico Bellini, warns this could drive young users to unregulated online spaces, highlighting TikTok's existing safety features and advocating for collabora...
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48% Bias Score
Greece's Short-Term Rental Boom: 1 Million Beds Overshadow Hotel Capacity
In 2024, Greece experienced a surge in short-term rentals, exceeding 230,000 in August and providing 1.022 million beds, surpassing hotel capacity; despite this, occupancy remained high, demonstrating significant demand that even post-summer decreases in available rentals could not meet.
Greece's Short-Term Rental Boom: 1 Million Beds Overshadow Hotel Capacity
In 2024, Greece experienced a surge in short-term rentals, exceeding 230,000 in August and providing 1.022 million beds, surpassing hotel capacity; despite this, occupancy remained high, demonstrating significant demand that even post-summer decreases in available rentals could not meet.
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48% Bias Score
Greece Launches €400 Million Program for Home Energy Upgrades
Greece's "Upgrade My House" program, starting late January with a €400 million budget (75% from the Recovery Fund), offers interest-free loans (€5,000-€25,000) to homeowners for energy upgrades, including insulation, renewable energy systems, and energy-efficient windows.
Greece Launches €400 Million Program for Home Energy Upgrades
Greece's "Upgrade My House" program, starting late January with a €400 million budget (75% from the Recovery Fund), offers interest-free loans (€5,000-€25,000) to homeowners for energy upgrades, including insulation, renewable energy systems, and energy-efficient windows.
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0% Bias Score
Greek Political Clash Over Bank Tax Proposal
A public dispute arose between New Democracy spokesperson Nikos Romanos and PASOK-KINAL's Pavlos Geroulanos over Geroulanos's conversation with the Bank of Greece's deputy governor, concerning PASOK's proposed bank tax; Romanos accused Geroulanos of admitting the proposal's impracticality, while Ger...
Greek Political Clash Over Bank Tax Proposal
A public dispute arose between New Democracy spokesperson Nikos Romanos and PASOK-KINAL's Pavlos Geroulanos over Geroulanos's conversation with the Bank of Greece's deputy governor, concerning PASOK's proposed bank tax; Romanos accused Geroulanos of admitting the proposal's impracticality, while Ger...
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56% Bias Score
Youth Football Talent Ranking Excludes Premier League and Greek Super League
A new report by the CIES Football Observatory and Wyscout ranks the top 20 young footballers (born 2004 or later) based on 2023-24 season performance; neither the English Premier League nor the Greek Super League had any players in this top 20, though the Greek league did have representation in spec...
Youth Football Talent Ranking Excludes Premier League and Greek Super League
A new report by the CIES Football Observatory and Wyscout ranks the top 20 young footballers (born 2004 or later) based on 2023-24 season performance; neither the English Premier League nor the Greek Super League had any players in this top 20, though the Greek league did have representation in spec...
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56% Bias Score
Climate Change Fuels Record-Breaking 2024 Natural Disasters
2024, the hottest year on record, saw unprecedented natural disasters globally, exacerbated by climate change, resulting in over 1,500 deaths, 4 million needing humanitarian aid, and $310 billion in economic damage.
Climate Change Fuels Record-Breaking 2024 Natural Disasters
2024, the hottest year on record, saw unprecedented natural disasters globally, exacerbated by climate change, resulting in over 1,500 deaths, 4 million needing humanitarian aid, and $310 billion in economic damage.
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32% Bias Score
Syria's Influence Worries Greece Amidst Eastern Mediterranean Tensions
Greece is concerned about Syria's growing influence in the Eastern Mediterranean, prompting analysis of various scenarios amid uncertain US support, while Israel's energy minister expresses commitment to energy projects.
Syria's Influence Worries Greece Amidst Eastern Mediterranean Tensions
Greece is concerned about Syria's growing influence in the Eastern Mediterranean, prompting analysis of various scenarios amid uncertain US support, while Israel's energy minister expresses commitment to energy projects.
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32% Bias Score
Greece Launches Initiative to Attract Foreign Universities
Greece opens a two-month application period (January 2-March 1) for foreign universities to establish branches, aiming to become a regional education hub and reduce the outflow of Greek students abroad; the government expects significant interest from prestigious international institutions.
Greece Launches Initiative to Attract Foreign Universities
Greece opens a two-month application period (January 2-March 1) for foreign universities to establish branches, aiming to become a regional education hub and reduce the outflow of Greek students abroad; the government expects significant interest from prestigious international institutions.
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40% Bias Score
KEFIM Study Ranks Top-Performing Greek Municipalities
A study by the Center for Liberal Studies (KEFIM) and the University of Peloponnese ranked Greek municipalities based on their efficiency, identifying Lykovrysi-Pefki, Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni, Lokron, Agios Vasilios, Salamis, and Aigina as top performers in their respective categories. The assessment...
KEFIM Study Ranks Top-Performing Greek Municipalities
A study by the Center for Liberal Studies (KEFIM) and the University of Peloponnese ranked Greek municipalities based on their efficiency, identifying Lykovrysi-Pefki, Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni, Lokron, Agios Vasilios, Salamis, and Aigina as top performers in their respective categories. The assessment...
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36% Bias Score
2025 Greek ENFIA Property Tax: Most Unchanged, Discounts for 1 Million
The 2025 ENFIA property tax bill in Greece, arriving by mid-March for over 7.3 million owners, shows most will pay the same as 2024, with discounts up to 50% or full exemption for over 1 million based on income and property; payments can be in full or 12 installments.
2025 Greek ENFIA Property Tax: Most Unchanged, Discounts for 1 Million
The 2025 ENFIA property tax bill in Greece, arriving by mid-March for over 7.3 million owners, shows most will pay the same as 2024, with discounts up to 50% or full exemption for over 1 million based on income and property; payments can be in full or 12 installments.
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36% Bias Score
Irish Wine Industry Booms with Climate Change Adaptation
Irish wine production is experiencing a surge, with over 40 vineyards now operating nationwide, using climate-resistant hybrid grapes like Rondo to achieve international acclaim, exemplified by Irish winemaker David Llewellyn's three gold medals at an international competition.
Irish Wine Industry Booms with Climate Change Adaptation
Irish wine production is experiencing a surge, with over 40 vineyards now operating nationwide, using climate-resistant hybrid grapes like Rondo to achieve international acclaim, exemplified by Irish winemaker David Llewellyn's three gold medals at an international competition.
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40% Bias Score
Suspected Russian Sabotage Causes Baltic Sea Blackout
A Russian-linked tanker, the Eagle S, is suspected of sabotaging an underwater electricity cable connecting Finland and Estonia, causing a Christmas Day blackout. Finnish authorities seized the vessel, while the EU and NATO pledged support and threatened further sanctions.
Suspected Russian Sabotage Causes Baltic Sea Blackout
A Russian-linked tanker, the Eagle S, is suspected of sabotaging an underwater electricity cable connecting Finland and Estonia, causing a Christmas Day blackout. Finnish authorities seized the vessel, while the EU and NATO pledged support and threatened further sanctions.
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68% Bias Score