Slush 2023: Record Attendance Highlights Global Startup Growth
The Slush 2023 tech event in Helsinki hosted 13,000 attendees, including 5,500 startup founders and 3,300 VCs managing $4 trillion, facilitating over 20,000 meetings and showcasing a significant Greek delegation of 30 startups and 32 investors.
Slush 2023: Record Attendance Highlights Global Startup Growth
The Slush 2023 tech event in Helsinki hosted 13,000 attendees, including 5,500 startup founders and 3,300 VCs managing $4 trillion, facilitating over 20,000 meetings and showcasing a significant Greek delegation of 30 startups and 32 investors.
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28% Bias Score
Merkel's Memoirs Reveal Favorable View of Tsipras, Challenging Syriza's Narrative
Angela Merkel's memoirs reveal her favorable view of Alexis Tsipras, praising his cooperation and adaptability during Greece's economic crisis, contrasting sharply with her experiences with other Greek leaders, and highlighting the complexities of Syriza's political strategy.
Merkel's Memoirs Reveal Favorable View of Tsipras, Challenging Syriza's Narrative
Angela Merkel's memoirs reveal her favorable view of Alexis Tsipras, praising his cooperation and adaptability during Greece's economic crisis, contrasting sharply with her experiences with other Greek leaders, and highlighting the complexities of Syriza's political strategy.
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64% Bias Score
Over 100 Arrested in Georgia Amid Postponement of EU Accession Talks
Over 100 people were arrested in Georgia on Saturday during anti-government protests sparked by the government's decision to postpone EU accession talks until 2028, amid a post-election crisis, resulting in injuries to police and protestors.
Over 100 Arrested in Georgia Amid Postponement of EU Accession Talks
Over 100 people were arrested in Georgia on Saturday during anti-government protests sparked by the government's decision to postpone EU accession talks until 2028, amid a post-election crisis, resulting in injuries to police and protestors.
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40% Bias Score
Greece's €8 Billion 2025 Bond Issuance Plan
The Greek government plans to issue €8 billion in bonds in 2025, including two new issues (10-year and potentially 5-year bonds) and €2 billion from re-openings, alongside prepaying €5.3 billion in debt and aiming to maintain a positive market position.
Greece's €8 Billion 2025 Bond Issuance Plan
The Greek government plans to issue €8 billion in bonds in 2025, including two new issues (10-year and potentially 5-year bonds) and €2 billion from re-openings, alongside prepaying €5.3 billion in debt and aiming to maintain a positive market position.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's Economic Slowdown Amidst Persistent High Inflation
Turkey's Q3 GDP growth slowed to 1.9% due to high inflation (48.6% in October), despite the central bank's 50% base rate and measures; the IMF lowered its 2025 growth forecast to 2.7%.
Turkey's Economic Slowdown Amidst Persistent High Inflation
Turkey's Q3 GDP growth slowed to 1.9% due to high inflation (48.6% in October), despite the central bank's 50% base rate and measures; the IMF lowered its 2025 growth forecast to 2.7%.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Targets Ukrainian Decision-Making Centers with Ballistic Missiles
Russia launched a ballistic missile attack targeting Ukrainian decision-making centers, escalating the conflict; this follows a test of the hypersonic Oreshnik missile and comes seven weeks before the end of President Biden's term.
Russia Targets Ukrainian Decision-Making Centers with Ballistic Missiles
Russia launched a ballistic missile attack targeting Ukrainian decision-making centers, escalating the conflict; this follows a test of the hypersonic Oreshnik missile and comes seven weeks before the end of President Biden's term.
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48% Bias Score
Airstrikes Kill Four in Idlib Amid Intense Fighting in Northern Syria
Russian and Syrian airstrikes killed at least four and injured dozens in Idlib city today, the second day of intense bombardments targeting rebel advances on Aleppo, according to Syrian military sources.
Airstrikes Kill Four in Idlib Amid Intense Fighting in Northern Syria
Russian and Syrian airstrikes killed at least four and injured dozens in Idlib city today, the second day of intense bombardments targeting rebel advances on Aleppo, according to Syrian military sources.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Threaten Global Economic Stability
Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on all imports from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% on Chinese goods starting January 2025, potentially leading to global stagflation and forcing central banks to choose between combating inflation or recession.
Trump's Tariffs Threaten Global Economic Stability
Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on all imports from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% on Chinese goods starting January 2025, potentially leading to global stagflation and forcing central banks to choose between combating inflation or recession.
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44% Bias Score
Thessaloniki Metro Opens: A New Era for Public Transport
The Thessaloniki metro, a 9.6km line with 13 stations, opened today, featuring 18 driverless trains and projected to serve 250,000 daily passengers; free travel until December 3rd, then €0.60 fare.
Thessaloniki Metro Opens: A New Era for Public Transport
The Thessaloniki metro, a 9.6km line with 13 stations, opened today, featuring 18 driverless trains and projected to serve 250,000 daily passengers; free travel until December 3rd, then €0.60 fare.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Banks Seek Investor for Teiresias Credit Agency
Greek banks are seeking a strategic investor for a minority stake (5-40%) in Teiresias, potentially including management, to modernize credit scoring and leverage new technologies, amidst the government's launch of a Private Debt Monitoring Registry.
Greek Banks Seek Investor for Teiresias Credit Agency
Greek banks are seeking a strategic investor for a minority stake (5-40%) in Teiresias, potentially including management, to modernize credit scoring and leverage new technologies, amidst the government's launch of a Private Debt Monitoring Registry.
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4% Bias Score
"Athens Talks": €2.16 Billion for Attica Development
Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias launched "Athens Talks," a platform to address regional issues, garner funding, and coordinate 280 projects (€2.16 billion) across 66 municipalities, focusing on flood mitigation, green infrastructure, and social welfare.
"Athens Talks": €2.16 Billion for Attica Development
Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias launched "Athens Talks," a platform to address regional issues, garner funding, and coordinate 280 projects (€2.16 billion) across 66 municipalities, focusing on flood mitigation, green infrastructure, and social welfare.
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40% Bias Score
Biden Reaffirms US Support for Ukraine Amidst Russian Attacks, Trump's Incoming Presidency Raises Concerns
US President Biden strongly condemned Russia's massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, reaffirming US support despite concerns about potential policy changes under President-elect Trump who has appointed a special envoy advocating for Ukrainian concessions.
Biden Reaffirms US Support for Ukraine Amidst Russian Attacks, Trump's Incoming Presidency Raises Concerns
US President Biden strongly condemned Russia's massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, reaffirming US support despite concerns about potential policy changes under President-elect Trump who has appointed a special envoy advocating for Ukrainian concessions.
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44% Bias Score