Syria's $10 Billion Captagon Trade: Impact on Regional Stability
Syria's Assad regime generated an estimated $10 billion annually from Captagon exports, a key source of revenue. Recent discoveries of production facilities highlight the scale of this illicit operation, impacting regional stability and international relations.
Syria's $10 Billion Captagon Trade: Impact on Regional Stability
Syria's Assad regime generated an estimated $10 billion annually from Captagon exports, a key source of revenue. Recent discoveries of production facilities highlight the scale of this illicit operation, impacting regional stability and international relations.
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76% Bias Score
EU Slows Greece's Recovery Fund Loan Disbursements
Greece will request €3.1 billion from the EU Recovery Fund this week, comprising €1.3 billion in grants and €1.8 billion in loans, following a Commission decision to slow loan disbursements to match grant distribution rates.
EU Slows Greece's Recovery Fund Loan Disbursements
Greece will request €3.1 billion from the EU Recovery Fund this week, comprising €1.3 billion in grants and €1.8 billion in loans, following a Commission decision to slow loan disbursements to match grant distribution rates.
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36% Bias Score
Greek Budget Debate Reveals Political Polarization, Lack of Substantive Argument
The Greek parliament's budget debate was characterized by a lack of substantive arguments from most parties, with the government presenting positive economic data while the opposition resorted to hyperbole; PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis's upcoming speech is seen as an opportunity to shift the debat...
Greek Budget Debate Reveals Political Polarization, Lack of Substantive Argument
The Greek parliament's budget debate was characterized by a lack of substantive arguments from most parties, with the government presenting positive economic data while the opposition resorted to hyperbole; PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis's upcoming speech is seen as an opportunity to shift the debat...
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48% Bias Score
Blinken's Syria Focus Amidst Assad Regime Collapse
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's current Middle East tour prioritizes addressing the implications of the Assad regime's collapse in Syria, including Turkey's increased role, the rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), and the potential for renewed conflict. His discussions in Jordan and Turkey aim...
Blinken's Syria Focus Amidst Assad Regime Collapse
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's current Middle East tour prioritizes addressing the implications of the Assad regime's collapse in Syria, including Turkey's increased role, the rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), and the potential for renewed conflict. His discussions in Jordan and Turkey aim...
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56% Bias Score
Post-US Election Surge in Demand for Greek Properties
Following the recent US elections, demand for Greek properties from US citizens surged, with website visits to Elxis-At Home In Greece increasing tenfold in the two weeks after the election. This reflects dissatisfaction with the new political climate and is part of a broader trend of Americans seek...
Post-US Election Surge in Demand for Greek Properties
Following the recent US elections, demand for Greek properties from US citizens surged, with website visits to Elxis-At Home In Greece increasing tenfold in the two weeks after the election. This reflects dissatisfaction with the new political climate and is part of a broader trend of Americans seek...
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44% Bias Score
Paraguay Permanently Moves Embassy to Jerusalem
Paraguay permanently relocated its embassy to Jerusalem, defying international consensus and signaling strong support for Israel's claim to the city as its unified capital, a move welcomed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Paraguay Permanently Moves Embassy to Jerusalem
Paraguay permanently relocated its embassy to Jerusalem, defying international consensus and signaling strong support for Israel's claim to the city as its unified capital, a move welcomed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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52% Bias Score
Harrods Faces Major Strike During Peak Holiday Season
Over 350 Harrods employees in London will strike from December 20-22 and on Boxing Day (December 26), impacting peak sales, due to the refusal of Harrods management to negotiate better pay and working conditions, according to their union, UVW.
Harrods Faces Major Strike During Peak Holiday Season
Over 350 Harrods employees in London will strike from December 20-22 and on Boxing Day (December 26), impacting peak sales, due to the refusal of Harrods management to negotiate better pay and working conditions, according to their union, UVW.
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56% Bias Score
Debate on Greek Foreign Policy: Inaction or Strategic Restraint?
The term "policy of inaction" in Greek foreign policy is debated, particularly regarding the Karamanlis government's response to the 2004 Cyprus referendum and its handling of Greek-Turkish relations; critics argue passivity, while supporters cite post-election limitations and the overwhelming rejec...
Debate on Greek Foreign Policy: Inaction or Strategic Restraint?
The term "policy of inaction" in Greek foreign policy is debated, particularly regarding the Karamanlis government's response to the 2004 Cyprus referendum and its handling of Greek-Turkish relations; critics argue passivity, while supporters cite post-election limitations and the overwhelming rejec...
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52% Bias Score
GDP as a Measure of Development: A Critical Analysis
Paul Richardson's "Myths of Geography" challenges the use of GDP as a measure of development, citing its failure to reflect societal well-being and environmental costs, illustrated by comparing economic "miracles" with nations prioritizing different paths, highlighting the disconnect between GDP gro...
GDP as a Measure of Development: A Critical Analysis
Paul Richardson's "Myths of Geography" challenges the use of GDP as a measure of development, citing its failure to reflect societal well-being and environmental costs, illustrated by comparing economic "miracles" with nations prioritizing different paths, highlighting the disconnect between GDP gro...
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40% Bias Score
Assad's Abandoned Palace Reveals Stark Contrast Between Opulence and Poverty in Syria
Following the Syrian rebels' takeover of Damascus, journalist Daniel Hilton explored Bashar al-Assad's abandoned palace, revealing a stark contrast between Assad's opulent lifestyle and the widespread poverty among the Syrian people.
Assad's Abandoned Palace Reveals Stark Contrast Between Opulence and Poverty in Syria
Following the Syrian rebels' takeover of Damascus, journalist Daniel Hilton explored Bashar al-Assad's abandoned palace, revealing a stark contrast between Assad's opulent lifestyle and the widespread poverty among the Syrian people.
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52% Bias Score
Pandemic Risk and Antimicrobial Resistance: Greece Faces High Threat
Greek experts highlight a 38% lifetime probability of facing a major public health threat, with 25 virus families, including H5N1 avian flu, identified as potential pandemic triggers; antimicrobial resistance, causing over 35,000 annual EU deaths, is another major concern, with Greece showing high a...
Pandemic Risk and Antimicrobial Resistance: Greece Faces High Threat
Greek experts highlight a 38% lifetime probability of facing a major public health threat, with 25 virus families, including H5N1 avian flu, identified as potential pandemic triggers; antimicrobial resistance, causing over 35,000 annual EU deaths, is another major concern, with Greece showing high a...
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24% Bias Score
Metlen Expands Green Energy Portfolio with Focus on Energy Storage
Metlen Energy & Metals, through its M Renewables arm, is aggressively expanding its green energy portfolio, focusing on energy storage projects with over 700 GWh delivered and 2.8 GWh under development, targeting participation in upcoming Spanish and German auctions while holding a 50% market share ...
Metlen Expands Green Energy Portfolio with Focus on Energy Storage
Metlen Energy & Metals, through its M Renewables arm, is aggressively expanding its green energy portfolio, focusing on energy storage projects with over 700 GWh delivered and 2.8 GWh under development, targeting participation in upcoming Spanish and German auctions while holding a 50% market share ...
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40% Bias Score