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Greek Housing Crisis: Soaring Prices Outpace Income Growth
An Alpha Bank study reveals that 54% of Greeks find homeownership impossible due to soaring housing prices (up 13.9% in 2023 and 8.7% in 2024) that outpace income growth (8.1% in 2023, 5.6% in 2024), while 68% find rents unaffordable, with over 50% facing rent increases in the past two years.
Greek Housing Crisis: Soaring Prices Outpace Income Growth
An Alpha Bank study reveals that 54% of Greeks find homeownership impossible due to soaring housing prices (up 13.9% in 2023 and 8.7% in 2024) that outpace income growth (8.1% in 2023, 5.6% in 2024), while 68% find rents unaffordable, with over 50% facing rent increases in the past two years.
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32% Bias Score
Widespread Blackouts Hit Iran Amidst Severe Energy Crisis
Due to drought, increased temperatures, and necessary power plant maintenance, Iran is experiencing severe electricity shortages in early 2024, causing widespread blackouts across households, industries (cement and steel), and agriculture, with estimated daily economic losses of $300-500 million and...
Widespread Blackouts Hit Iran Amidst Severe Energy Crisis
Due to drought, increased temperatures, and necessary power plant maintenance, Iran is experiencing severe electricity shortages in early 2024, causing widespread blackouts across households, industries (cement and steel), and agriculture, with estimated daily economic losses of $300-500 million and...
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56% Bias Score
Japan's Population Hits Record Low
Japan's population fell by a record 898,000 in 2024 to 120.3 million, the lowest since 1950, due to a persistently low birthrate, impacting the workforce and economy, despite government initiatives.
Japan's Population Hits Record Low
Japan's population fell by a record 898,000 in 2024 to 120.3 million, the lowest since 1950, due to a persistently low birthrate, impacting the workforce and economy, despite government initiatives.
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48% Bias Score
Osaka Expo 2025 Opens Amidst Financial Concerns and Low Ticket Sales
Expo 2025 in Osaka opened on Sunday, despite weak ticket sales (nine million versus a 14 million target) and doubled construction costs, raising concerns about financial losses similar to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The event features exhibits from 160 countries inside the world's largest wooden struct...
Osaka Expo 2025 Opens Amidst Financial Concerns and Low Ticket Sales
Expo 2025 in Osaka opened on Sunday, despite weak ticket sales (nine million versus a 14 million target) and doubled construction costs, raising concerns about financial losses similar to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The event features exhibits from 160 countries inside the world's largest wooden struct...
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52% Bias Score
US Tariffs Threaten Sports Sponsorships and International Sporting Events
Increased US tariffs on European goods threaten businesses with US ties, exemplified by Ineos Automotive and Manchester United's debt, impacting sponsors and potentially affecting the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
US Tariffs Threaten Sports Sponsorships and International Sporting Events
Increased US tariffs on European goods threaten businesses with US ties, exemplified by Ineos Automotive and Manchester United's debt, impacting sponsors and potentially affecting the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
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36% Bias Score
International Students Boost German Economy by €15.5 Billion
A study by the IW reveals that 79,000 international students starting their studies in Germany in 2022 alone will contribute €15.5 billion more to the German economy via taxes and social security contributions than they will receive in benefits, highlighting the significant economic advantages of at...
International Students Boost German Economy by €15.5 Billion
A study by the IW reveals that 79,000 international students starting their studies in Germany in 2022 alone will contribute €15.5 billion more to the German economy via taxes and social security contributions than they will receive in benefits, highlighting the significant economic advantages of at...
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40% Bias Score
UK Theater Productions Plummet by 31% Amidst Funding Cuts
Research reveals a 31% reduction in plays and musicals staged by major UK subsidized theaters between 2014 and 2024, primarily due to funding cuts and rising costs, significantly impacting opportunities for emerging artists and potentially jeopardizing the future of British theater.
UK Theater Productions Plummet by 31% Amidst Funding Cuts
Research reveals a 31% reduction in plays and musicals staged by major UK subsidized theaters between 2014 and 2024, primarily due to funding cuts and rising costs, significantly impacting opportunities for emerging artists and potentially jeopardizing the future of British theater.
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48% Bias Score
China's Export Growth Masks Trade War Challenges
Despite a "grave and complex" export situation due to US tariffs, China's exports grew 6.9% year-on-year in Q1 2025, surging 13.5% in March, while imports fell 6%; this reflects preemptive ordering and a shift in trade routes towards ASEAN and Belt and Road countries, though analysts predict future ...
China's Export Growth Masks Trade War Challenges
Despite a "grave and complex" export situation due to US tariffs, China's exports grew 6.9% year-on-year in Q1 2025, surging 13.5% in March, while imports fell 6%; this reflects preemptive ordering and a shift in trade routes towards ASEAN and Belt and Road countries, though analysts predict future ...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Plan Partially Suspended: 90-Day Negotiation Period Begins
President Trump's initial plan for massive tariffs, intended to improve trade deals, boost American industry, and confront China, is partially suspended for 90 days while negotiations proceed, leaving the ultimate impact uncertain.
Trump's Tariff Plan Partially Suspended: 90-Day Negotiation Period Begins
President Trump's initial plan for massive tariffs, intended to improve trade deals, boost American industry, and confront China, is partially suspended for 90 days while negotiations proceed, leaving the ultimate impact uncertain.
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40% Bias Score
145% US Tariff Cripples US-China Trade
A 145% US tariff on Chinese goods, a retaliatory 125% tariff from China, and the halt of shipments by Chinese exporters are severely impacting US-China trade, potentially leading to economic decoupling and the reshaping of global supply chains.
145% US Tariff Cripples US-China Trade
A 145% US tariff on Chinese goods, a retaliatory 125% tariff from China, and the halt of shipments by Chinese exporters are severely impacting US-China trade, potentially leading to economic decoupling and the reshaping of global supply chains.
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40% Bias Score
Samsung Weighs Vietnam Production Shift Amid US Tariff Threat
Facing potential 46% US tariffs on Vietnamese goods, Samsung, which produces 60% of its phones in Vietnam for US export, considers shifting production, causing concern among Vietnamese workers, while Vietnam negotiates tariff reductions with the US.
Samsung Weighs Vietnam Production Shift Amid US Tariff Threat
Facing potential 46% US tariffs on Vietnamese goods, Samsung, which produces 60% of its phones in Vietnam for US export, considers shifting production, causing concern among Vietnamese workers, while Vietnam negotiates tariff reductions with the US.
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44% Bias Score
US-China Trade War: Potential Impacts on the Russian Economy
The US-China trade war, with tariffs reaching 125% on Chinese goods to the US and 84% on US goods to China, may redirect Chinese exports to Russia, potentially lowering prices but also impacting Russia's 2025 budget by over a trillion rubles, according to Bloomberg Economics.
US-China Trade War: Potential Impacts on the Russian Economy
The US-China trade war, with tariffs reaching 125% on Chinese goods to the US and 84% on US goods to China, may redirect Chinese exports to Russia, potentially lowering prices but also impacting Russia's 2025 budget by over a trillion rubles, according to Bloomberg Economics.
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36% Bias Score
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