Domain: kathimerini.gr

Greek-language daily newspaper

Kathimerini is a daily, political and financial morning newspaper published in Piraeus, Athens. Its first edition was printed on 15 September 1919. Kathimerini is considered a newspaper of record and the leading right-wing newspaper in Greece, with the highest circulation and a strong digital presence.

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🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Greece's VAT Gap Falls 53% in 2022

Greece's VAT gap fell 53% from 2017 to 2022 (29.1% to 13.7%), reaching €2.95 billion, due to increased electronic transactions and government initiatives; this places Greece 23rd in the EU, but the government projects further reductions.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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EU Commissioner Highlights Economic Challenges, Announces Competitiveness Plan

EU Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis voiced cautious optimism about the EU economy's prospects, despite challenges such as a weak Franco-German axis and geopolitical fragmentation. He emphasized concerns over low productivity and the innovation gap, announcing upcoming proposals to boost comp...

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
kathimerini.gr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Greece Aims to Reduce Emergency Department Wait Times with 25-Point Plan

The Greek Ministry of Health is implementing a 25-point plan to reduce Emergency Department wait times by addressing paramedic shortages (500 new hires by early 2025) and radiology bottlenecks (telehealth system by mid-2025), aiming to reduce average wait times to 5-6 hours by Easter 2024.

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Overtaxation of Greece's Hotel Sector Threatens Competitiveness

A study by the Institute of Tourism Research and Forecasting (ITEP) found that taxes on Greece's hotel sector are disproportionately high compared to other industries, reaching 19.1% of production costs in 2019, up from 15.6% in 2010, negatively impacting its competitiveness.

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28% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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NATO Membership for Ukraine Proposed as Path to Lasting Peace

Proponents suggest offering Ukraine NATO membership to secure peace, acknowledging Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territories and Ukraine's need for security guarantees. This involves Ukraine accepting territorial losses in exchange for NATO protection.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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EU Launches €10.6 Billion SpaceRISE Project to Rival Starlink

The European Union approved the SpaceRISE project, a €10.6 billion initiative involving 290 satellites to improve cybersecurity and offer a European alternative to Starlink, with the first communications expected by 2030.

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36% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Greece's 2025 Tax Plan: €70 Billion Revenue Projected

Starting January 2025, Greek taxpayers and businesses will pay over €5 billion monthly in taxes, reaching €70 billion annually, with July being the highest at over €8.3 billion, while March is the lowest at €3.6 billion, impacting consumer spending and investment.

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Greek Army Aviation Faces Critical Helicopter Maintenance Crisis

Facing critical helicopter maintenance issues, the Hellenic Army Aviation struggles with operational readiness due to damaged infrastructure, delayed spare parts procurement from the UAE, USA, and Saudi Arabia, and low availability of Chinooks and NH-90 helicopters; impacting transport and special o...

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52% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Greece Faces Macroeconomic and Social Imbalances: European Commission Assessment

The European Commission flagged macroeconomic imbalances in Greece in 2023, including a 6.3% current account deficit, a -139.3% net international investment position, and overvalued housing prices, alongside significant social challenges including high poverty and low labor market participation.

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52% Bias Score

No Poverty
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🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Greece Expands Free Medications to 130,000 Low-Income Pensioners

Greece will provide free medications to at least 130,000 low-income pensioners earning below €643 monthly starting March 1st, 2025, costing €25 million, as a compensatory measure for those who lost the EKAS benefit.

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24% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Battle for Pokrovsk Intensifies as Russian Forces Near Key Ukrainian City

The battle for Pokrovsk, a key city in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, intensifies as Russian forces approach within 3 kilometers. Its capture would cripple Ukrainian supply lines, severely impact coal mining vital to the steel industry, and aid the Russian advance on Chasiv Yar. Only 11,000 of th...

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Piraeus Bank Forecasts €10 Billion Credit Expansion, Strong Growth

Piraeus Bank projects a €10 billion net credit expansion over four years, driven by strong business loan demand and Recovery Fund participation, aiming for a 2.7% net interest margin and increased dividend payouts.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth