Trump Revives Territorial Expansion Talk, Sparking International Tensions
President-elect Trump's provocative statements regarding Panama Canal tolls, Greenland's purchase, and Canada's annexation have sparked international tensions, with Panama and Denmark rejecting his proposals, while Canada remains silent, highlighting a potential shift towards unilateralism in US for...
Trump Revives Territorial Expansion Talk, Sparking International Tensions
President-elect Trump's provocative statements regarding Panama Canal tolls, Greenland's purchase, and Canada's annexation have sparked international tensions, with Panama and Denmark rejecting his proposals, while Canada remains silent, highlighting a potential shift towards unilateralism in US for...
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44% Bias Score
Greece to Automatically Refund Wrongfully Levied Taxes
The Greek tax authority will automatically refund taxes and penalties wrongly levied since December 1, 2014, due to obvious errors, including those pending at the Dispute Resolution Directorate or administrative courts, with a resolution deadline of March 20, 2025.
Greece to Automatically Refund Wrongfully Levied Taxes
The Greek tax authority will automatically refund taxes and penalties wrongly levied since December 1, 2014, due to obvious errors, including those pending at the Dispute Resolution Directorate or administrative courts, with a resolution deadline of March 20, 2025.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Anti-Biden Economist to Head White House Council
Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miran, a former Treasury official and critic of the Biden administration's economic policies, as the head of the White House Council of Economic Advisers; Miran's appointment could significantly impact US and global economic policy.
Trump Appoints Anti-Biden Economist to Head White House Council
Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miran, a former Treasury official and critic of the Biden administration's economic policies, as the head of the White House Council of Economic Advisers; Miran's appointment could significantly impact US and global economic policy.
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36% Bias Score
Greek Minister Urges Christmas Storm Preparedness: Snow Chains Essential
Greek Minister Vassilis Kikilias warned citizens about severe weather, including snowfall in semi-mountainous areas, expected around Christmas, urging them to be prepared with snow chains and know how to use them, highlighting potential travel disruptions and emphasizing the need for preparedness.
Greek Minister Urges Christmas Storm Preparedness: Snow Chains Essential
Greek Minister Vassilis Kikilias warned citizens about severe weather, including snowfall in semi-mountainous areas, expected around Christmas, urging them to be prepared with snow chains and know how to use them, highlighting potential travel disruptions and emphasizing the need for preparedness.
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20% Bias Score
Switz Group Expands Dominance in Greek Food Market
The Switz Group, a Dubai-based food conglomerate owned by Taizun Korakiwala, has acquired majority stakes in over 20 Greek food companies since 2017, including Samouri, Ionian Sfolyata, and Koulourades, significantly impacting the Greek food market and becoming a major player in baking and confectio...
Switz Group Expands Dominance in Greek Food Market
The Switz Group, a Dubai-based food conglomerate owned by Taizun Korakiwala, has acquired majority stakes in over 20 Greek food companies since 2017, including Samouri, Ionian Sfolyata, and Koulourades, significantly impacting the Greek food market and becoming a major player in baking and confectio...
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32% Bias Score
Middle East Upheaval: Gaza Crisis and Israel's Regional Power Play
The 2024 Middle East saw dramatic shifts, with devastating consequences in Gaza highlighting the need for a two-state solution, while Israel's strengthened position and reliance on military might raises concerns about regional stability and wider conflict.
Middle East Upheaval: Gaza Crisis and Israel's Regional Power Play
The 2024 Middle East saw dramatic shifts, with devastating consequences in Gaza highlighting the need for a two-state solution, while Israel's strengthened position and reliance on military might raises concerns about regional stability and wider conflict.
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32% Bias Score
Climate Change to Critically Impact Greek Tourism in Coming Decades
A study by the University of Ioannina predicts a significant negative impact on Greek tourism due to rising temperatures and drought, with the most drastic changes expected within the next decade; the study used three climate scenarios and examined the Holiday Climate Conditions Index (HCI) for urba...
Climate Change to Critically Impact Greek Tourism in Coming Decades
A study by the University of Ioannina predicts a significant negative impact on Greek tourism due to rising temperatures and drought, with the most drastic changes expected within the next decade; the study used three climate scenarios and examined the Holiday Climate Conditions Index (HCI) for urba...
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48% Bias Score
Mitsotakis Urges Social Welfare Focus, Fiscal Prudence in 2025
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the final 2024 cabinet meeting, urging ministers to focus on citizens' needs, avoid lavish holidays, and prepare for over 200 social welfare initiatives in 2025, including education, military housing, and municipal water services legislation.
Mitsotakis Urges Social Welfare Focus, Fiscal Prudence in 2025
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the final 2024 cabinet meeting, urging ministers to focus on citizens' needs, avoid lavish holidays, and prepare for over 200 social welfare initiatives in 2025, including education, military housing, and municipal water services legislation.
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36% Bias Score
Greece to Modernize Air Defenses and Military Housing
Greece is accelerating its Armed Forces modernization by developing a new air and anti-drone defense system, planned for full operation by autumn 2026, and constructing 4,000-5,000 new homes for military personnel in border regions by 2030 to alleviate housing shortages.
Greece to Modernize Air Defenses and Military Housing
Greece is accelerating its Armed Forces modernization by developing a new air and anti-drone defense system, planned for full operation by autumn 2026, and constructing 4,000-5,000 new homes for military personnel in border regions by 2030 to alleviate housing shortages.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Parliament's December Legislation Criticized for Low Quality
The Center for Liberal Studies (Kefim) found that in December 2024, only one of 65 articles in 11 amendments to a Greek parliamentary bill was directly related to the bill's content, highlighting a trend of low-quality, last-minute legislation.
Greek Parliament's December Legislation Criticized for Low Quality
The Center for Liberal Studies (Kefim) found that in December 2024, only one of 65 articles in 11 amendments to a Greek parliamentary bill was directly related to the bill's content, highlighting a trend of low-quality, last-minute legislation.
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44% Bias Score
Journalist Reflects on Emotional Toll of Numerous Deaths in 2024
A Greek journalist reflects on the emotional toll of reporting on at least 50 prominent deaths in 2024, highlighting the importance of detailed obituaries and contrasting professional detachment with personal grief, concluding with Pericles' funeral oration on memory's significance.
Journalist Reflects on Emotional Toll of Numerous Deaths in 2024
A Greek journalist reflects on the emotional toll of reporting on at least 50 prominent deaths in 2024, highlighting the importance of detailed obituaries and contrasting professional detachment with personal grief, concluding with Pericles' funeral oration on memory's significance.
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24% Bias Score
Greek Tourism: Sustainability Concerns and Shifting Tourist Preferences
A recent survey of 1,314 Greeks reveals that 67.3% see tourism as vital but express concerns about its environmental and social effects, prompting calls for a sustainable tourism strategy. Climate change is also shifting tourist preferences, with nearly 30% avoiding destinations with extreme heat.
Greek Tourism: Sustainability Concerns and Shifting Tourist Preferences
A recent survey of 1,314 Greeks reveals that 67.3% see tourism as vital but express concerns about its environmental and social effects, prompting calls for a sustainable tourism strategy. Climate change is also shifting tourist preferences, with nearly 30% avoiding destinations with extreme heat.
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12% Bias Score