US-Greece Relations to Remain Strong Under Trump, Biden Plans Greece Visit
US Ambassador George Tsunis affirmed the enduring strength of US-Greece relations, citing President Biden's planned visit to Greece and highlighting the successful reopening of the Elefsis shipyards with a $125 million US investment, creating 1900 jobs and adding $2 billion to Greece's GDP.
US-Greece Relations to Remain Strong Under Trump, Biden Plans Greece Visit
US Ambassador George Tsunis affirmed the enduring strength of US-Greece relations, citing President Biden's planned visit to Greece and highlighting the successful reopening of the Elefsis shipyards with a $125 million US investment, creating 1900 jobs and adding $2 billion to Greece's GDP.
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48% Bias Score
Greece's Infrastructure Deficit: A Call for Private Investment
Greece invests only 4.8% of its GDP in construction, lagging behind the EU average (11.5%) and countries like Romania (16.7%), despite large public works programs; private investment through PPPs is proposed as a solution.
Greece's Infrastructure Deficit: A Call for Private Investment
Greece invests only 4.8% of its GDP in construction, lagging behind the EU average (11.5%) and countries like Romania (16.7%), despite large public works programs; private investment through PPPs is proposed as a solution.
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44% Bias Score
Greek Parliament Lifts Immunity of Zoή Konstantopoúlou Amidst Court Disruption Accusations
The Greek Parliament voted 225-57 to lift the parliamentary immunity of Zoή Konstantopoúlou, president of Plévsis Eleftherías, following accusations of disrupting court proceedings and influencing judges in Volos between February 2 and May 16, 2024, while acting as a defense lawyer.
Greek Parliament Lifts Immunity of Zoή Konstantopoúlou Amidst Court Disruption Accusations
The Greek Parliament voted 225-57 to lift the parliamentary immunity of Zoή Konstantopoúlou, president of Plévsis Eleftherías, following accusations of disrupting court proceedings and influencing judges in Volos between February 2 and May 16, 2024, while acting as a defense lawyer.
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40% Bias Score
Heraklion Seeks Desalination to Combat Severe Drought
Facing severe drought due to the driest October in decades, Heraklion's mayor requested a feasibility study for desalination from the Almyros River, complemented by a new tertiary treatment plant producing 30,000 cubic meters of daily irrigation water, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Fund, aim...
Heraklion Seeks Desalination to Combat Severe Drought
Facing severe drought due to the driest October in decades, Heraklion's mayor requested a feasibility study for desalination from the Almyros River, complemented by a new tertiary treatment plant producing 30,000 cubic meters of daily irrigation water, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Fund, aim...
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20% Bias Score
UK Shifts Stance on Parthenon Sculptures
Following UK Prime Minister Sunak's cancellation of a meeting with the Greek Prime Minister due to the Parthenon Sculptures issue, the recent meeting between the Greek Prime Minister and UK Labour leader Keir Starmer signified a shift in British policy, with Starmer stating that the UK government wi...
UK Shifts Stance on Parthenon Sculptures
Following UK Prime Minister Sunak's cancellation of a meeting with the Greek Prime Minister due to the Parthenon Sculptures issue, the recent meeting between the Greek Prime Minister and UK Labour leader Keir Starmer signified a shift in British policy, with Starmer stating that the UK government wi...
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60% Bias Score
Kalamata Airport Concession Awarded for €71.2 Million
A consortium including Fraport, Peleas, and Delta Airport Investments won a €71.2 million concession to upgrade Kalamata International Airport, with €28.3 million earmarked for initial infrastructure improvements, aiming to boost tourism in Messinia and the wider Peloponnese.
Kalamata Airport Concession Awarded for €71.2 Million
A consortium including Fraport, Peleas, and Delta Airport Investments won a €71.2 million concession to upgrade Kalamata International Airport, with €28.3 million earmarked for initial infrastructure improvements, aiming to boost tourism in Messinia and the wider Peloponnese.
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60% Bias Score
Turner Prize Winner's Award Met With Protests Over Institutional Ties
Jasleen Kaur won the 2023 Turner Prize for her exhibition "Alter Altar," which features everyday objects exploring political, personal, and spiritual themes; the award ceremony was disrupted by protests against the Tate Britain's ties to Israeli donors.
Turner Prize Winner's Award Met With Protests Over Institutional Ties
Jasleen Kaur won the 2023 Turner Prize for her exhibition "Alter Altar," which features everyday objects exploring political, personal, and spiritual themes; the award ceremony was disrupted by protests against the Tate Britain's ties to Israeli donors.
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48% Bias Score
Greek Parliament Arrests Officer Amidst Accusations, Heated Debate Ensues
Following accusations of domestic violence and child rape against a police officer in the Greek Parliament security detail, the officer was arrested five minutes after authorities were notified on November 19, 2023, prompting a heated parliamentary debate and subsequent vote to lift Zoe Constantopou...
Greek Parliament Arrests Officer Amidst Accusations, Heated Debate Ensues
Following accusations of domestic violence and child rape against a police officer in the Greek Parliament security detail, the officer was arrested five minutes after authorities were notified on November 19, 2023, prompting a heated parliamentary debate and subsequent vote to lift Zoe Constantopou...
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44% Bias Score
"Greece's Corporate Tax System: A High Price for Small Businesses and Economic Growth"
"Greece's high corporate tax rate (22%), coupled with a 5% dividend tax, disproportionately affects small businesses that often blend personal and business finances, hindering growth and creating a debate over tax fairness and its influence on economic development."
"Greece's Corporate Tax System: A High Price for Small Businesses and Economic Growth"
"Greece's high corporate tax rate (22%), coupled with a 5% dividend tax, disproportionately affects small businesses that often blend personal and business finances, hindering growth and creating a debate over tax fairness and its influence on economic development."
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52% Bias Score
Luxury Four Seasons Resort Planned for Porto Heli, Greece
Paul Coulson is investing over \300 million euros to transform the Hinitsa Bay hotel in Porto Heli into a Four Seasons resort, including 80 rooms, 30 bungalows, private villas, and private residences, utilizing an expedited development process via Presidential Decree.
Luxury Four Seasons Resort Planned for Porto Heli, Greece
Paul Coulson is investing over \300 million euros to transform the Hinitsa Bay hotel in Porto Heli into a Four Seasons resort, including 80 rooms, 30 bungalows, private villas, and private residences, utilizing an expedited development process via Presidential Decree.
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40% Bias Score
Mitsotakis-Androulakis Meeting Yields Policy Agreements
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and opposition leader Nikos Androulakis met for almost 1.5 hours, exceeding expectations and resulting in agreements on key national issues such as demographic policy and a National Consumer Authority, despite existing policy disagreements.
Mitsotakis-Androulakis Meeting Yields Policy Agreements
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and opposition leader Nikos Androulakis met for almost 1.5 hours, exceeding expectations and resulting in agreements on key national issues such as demographic policy and a National Consumer Authority, despite existing policy disagreements.
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52% Bias Score
Mitsotakis and Androulakis Hold Private Meeting Amidst Presidential Speculation
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and PASOK-KINAL leader Nikos Androulakis met privately for almost 90 minutes on Sunday, sparking speculation about discussions regarding the upcoming Presidential election, though the exact content remains undisclosed.
Mitsotakis and Androulakis Hold Private Meeting Amidst Presidential Speculation
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and PASOK-KINAL leader Nikos Androulakis met privately for almost 90 minutes on Sunday, sparking speculation about discussions regarding the upcoming Presidential election, though the exact content remains undisclosed.
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40% Bias Score