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
100,000th China-Europe Freight Train Arrives in Duisburg
The 100,000th China-Europe freight train arrived in Duisburg, Germany, on December 3, 2024, carrying goods from Chongqing, China, marking a significant milestone in the growth of this rail link, which has increased from 1,702 trips in 2016 to over 17,000 annually, boosting economic development along...
100,000th China-Europe Freight Train Arrives in Duisburg
The 100,000th China-Europe freight train arrived in Duisburg, Germany, on December 3, 2024, carrying goods from Chongqing, China, marking a significant milestone in the growth of this rail link, which has increased from 1,702 trips in 2016 to over 17,000 annually, boosting economic development along...
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48% Bias Score
Biden's Angola Visit Highlights $600 Million Investment, US-Africa Strategy
President Biden's visit to Angola, the first by a US president, included a $600 million investment in the Lobito corridor infrastructure project, aiming to reduce transport times and boost global production, contrasting with China's investment strategies in Africa.
Biden's Angola Visit Highlights $600 Million Investment, US-Africa Strategy
President Biden's visit to Angola, the first by a US president, included a $600 million investment in the Lobito corridor infrastructure project, aiming to reduce transport times and boost global production, contrasting with China's investment strategies in Africa.
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52% Bias Score
Beijing's Business Reforms Attract 1.92 Billion USD in Foreign R\&D Investment
Beijing's improved business environment, marked by over 1,500 reforms in seven years, attracted 13.77 billion yuan (1.92 billion USD) in foreign R\&D investment in the first eight months of 2024—a 29.9% year-on-year increase—demonstrating its success in attracting multinational companies and bolster...
Beijing's Business Reforms Attract 1.92 Billion USD in Foreign R\&D Investment
Beijing's improved business environment, marked by over 1,500 reforms in seven years, attracted 13.77 billion yuan (1.92 billion USD) in foreign R\&D investment in the first eight months of 2024—a 29.9% year-on-year increase—demonstrating its success in attracting multinational companies and bolster...
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44% Bias Score
Intesa Sanpaolo Invests €5 Billion in Italian Film Industry
Intesa Sanpaolo is investing €5 billion in Italy's film industry by 2026, partnering with Ape to attract foreign productions using financial incentives and Italy's existing tax credits, which generated €950 million in investment from 395 foreign productions in the last five years.
Intesa Sanpaolo Invests €5 Billion in Italian Film Industry
Intesa Sanpaolo is investing €5 billion in Italy's film industry by 2026, partnering with Ape to attract foreign productions using financial incentives and Italy's existing tax credits, which generated €950 million in investment from 395 foreign productions in the last five years.
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40% Bias Score
Nigeria Targets Net Export Status to China in Five Years
Nigeria plans to reverse its $20 billion trade deficit with China in five years by leveraging Chinese agricultural technology and boosting exports, aiming for net export status, following an upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Nigeria Targets Net Export Status to China in Five Years
Nigeria plans to reverse its $20 billion trade deficit with China in five years by leveraging Chinese agricultural technology and boosting exports, aiming for net export status, following an upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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44% 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
Biden's Angola Trip: $4 Billion Railway Investment and Geopolitical Stakes
President Biden concluded a three-day trip to Angola, focusing on a $4 billion investment in the Lobito Corridor railway project to transport critical minerals, aiming to counter China's influence and expedite mineral transport, while controversies surrounding a son's pardon and a South Korean ally'...
Biden's Angola Trip: $4 Billion Railway Investment and Geopolitical Stakes
President Biden concluded a three-day trip to Angola, focusing on a $4 billion investment in the Lobito Corridor railway project to transport critical minerals, aiming to counter China's influence and expedite mineral transport, while controversies surrounding a son's pardon and a South Korean ally'...
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44% Bias Score
BRICS Explore Alternative to US Dollar Amidst Geopolitical Concerns
BRICS nations, seeking to decrease dependence on the US dollar due to its use as a geopolitical tool, are exploring a new common currency to facilitate trade and reduce vulnerability to US sanctions.
BRICS Explore Alternative to US Dollar Amidst Geopolitical Concerns
BRICS nations, seeking to decrease dependence on the US dollar due to its use as a geopolitical tool, are exploring a new common currency to facilitate trade and reduce vulnerability to US sanctions.
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52% Bias Score
Altai Krai Timber Industry in 2024: Deep Processing, Digitalization, and the Need for Skilled Workers
The Altai Krai timber industry in 2024 focused on deep wood processing, closed-cycle production, import substitution, and digitalization to increase economic returns and sustainability, while facing a need for skilled workers.
Altai Krai Timber Industry in 2024: Deep Processing, Digitalization, and the Need for Skilled Workers
The Altai Krai timber industry in 2024 focused on deep wood processing, closed-cycle production, import substitution, and digitalization to increase economic returns and sustainability, while facing a need for skilled workers.
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48% Bias Score
Port Harcourt-Aba Railway Section Operational Handover to NRC
The Federal Ministry of Transportation completed the 62-kilometer Port Harcourt-Aba section of the Eastern Narrow Gauge Railway, handing operational control to the Nigerian Railway Corporation; the project included track and bridge rehabilitation, and commercial operations have already begun, easing...
Port Harcourt-Aba Railway Section Operational Handover to NRC
The Federal Ministry of Transportation completed the 62-kilometer Port Harcourt-Aba section of the Eastern Narrow Gauge Railway, handing operational control to the Nigerian Railway Corporation; the project included track and bridge rehabilitation, and commercial operations have already begun, easing...
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52% Bias Score
Barcelona Metropolitan Area Needs 475,000 New Homes to Accommodate Population Growth
A new digital twin tool reveals that Barcelona's metropolitan area needs 475,000 new homes to accommodate 700,000 more people, impacting urban planning and economic development; the tool will be available to Catalan administrations for improved urban planning.
Barcelona Metropolitan Area Needs 475,000 New Homes to Accommodate Population Growth
A new digital twin tool reveals that Barcelona's metropolitan area needs 475,000 new homes to accommodate 700,000 more people, impacting urban planning and economic development; the tool will be available to Catalan administrations for improved urban planning.
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32% Bias Score