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.
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
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...
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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...
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
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.
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
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.
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
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...
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
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.
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