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Greece: Government Rejects Holiday Bonus Reinstatement Amidst Economic Growth
For seven months, Greece's Association of Judges and Prosecutors has unsuccessfully sought a meeting with the Ministry of Finance to reinstate holiday bonuses for public sector employees and retirees, citing a lack of governmental respect and social injustice amidst economic growth; the government's...
Greece: Government Rejects Holiday Bonus Reinstatement Amidst Economic Growth
For seven months, Greece's Association of Judges and Prosecutors has unsuccessfully sought a meeting with the Ministry of Finance to reinstate holiday bonuses for public sector employees and retirees, citing a lack of governmental respect and social injustice amidst economic growth; the government's...
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56% Bias Score
Spain's Economic Reality: A Contradiction of Official Claims
Under Spain's socialist-communist government, citizens face declining living standards, with lower GDP per capita than in 2018, nearly double the EU average unemployment rate, and high poverty rates despite government claims of economic success.
Spain's Economic Reality: A Contradiction of Official Claims
Under Spain's socialist-communist government, citizens face declining living standards, with lower GDP per capita than in 2018, nearly double the EU average unemployment rate, and high poverty rates despite government claims of economic success.
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60% Bias Score
Collingwood's Boom: Luxury Condos Fuel Housing Crisis
Collingwood, Ontario, a former shipbuilding town, has experienced explosive growth fueled by luxury condominium development, leading to a severe housing affordability crisis that disproportionately affects long-term residents while enriching others.
Collingwood's Boom: Luxury Condos Fuel Housing Crisis
Collingwood, Ontario, a former shipbuilding town, has experienced explosive growth fueled by luxury condominium development, leading to a severe housing affordability crisis that disproportionately affects long-term residents while enriching others.
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52% Bias Score
Food Insecurity Impacts 29% of Swedish Single-Parent Families
A study by four Swedish organizations, including the Red Cross, reveals that 29% of single-parent families struggle with food security due to inflation, high household debt, and rising food prices, disproportionately affecting children's access to education and social activities.
Food Insecurity Impacts 29% of Swedish Single-Parent Families
A study by four Swedish organizations, including the Red Cross, reveals that 29% of single-parent families struggle with food security due to inflation, high household debt, and rising food prices, disproportionately affecting children's access to education and social activities.
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28% Bias Score
Russia's Poverty Rate Hits Record Low of 7.2% in 2024
Russia's poverty rate hit a record low of 7.2% in 2024, according to government data, driven by increased minimum wage and social benefits like the Unified Social Allowance. The subsistence minimum, used to define poverty, was around 15,500 rubles in 2024.
Russia's Poverty Rate Hits Record Low of 7.2% in 2024
Russia's poverty rate hit a record low of 7.2% in 2024, according to government data, driven by increased minimum wage and social benefits like the Unified Social Allowance. The subsistence minimum, used to define poverty, was around 15,500 rubles in 2024.
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36% Bias Score
Australia's Banks' Implicit Bailout: A Costly Guarantee
Australia's major banks benefit from an implicit government bailout guarantee, costing taxpayers billions annually; a current levy generates only $1.7 billion yearly, far less than the estimated value of this insurance, which experts propose increasing to improve competition.
Australia's Banks' Implicit Bailout: A Costly Guarantee
Australia's major banks benefit from an implicit government bailout guarantee, costing taxpayers billions annually; a current levy generates only $1.7 billion yearly, far less than the estimated value of this insurance, which experts propose increasing to improve competition.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Youth Financial Health Deteriorates Amidst Rising Costs
Deloitte's 2024 survey reveals only 12% of 18-24 year olds in the Netherlands have good financial health, down from 18% in 2023, due to lower wage increases and rising living costs, while overall household financial health improved slightly.
Dutch Youth Financial Health Deteriorates Amidst Rising Costs
Deloitte's 2024 survey reveals only 12% of 18-24 year olds in the Netherlands have good financial health, down from 18% in 2023, due to lower wage increases and rising living costs, while overall household financial health improved slightly.
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44% Bias Score
Social Security Changes Spark Anxiety Among Iowa Seniors
In North Liberty, Iowa, concerns about Social Security are growing as the agency faces staff cuts, increased wait times, and new identity verification rules, impacting millions of recipients, including Anne Bacon, who relies on the benefits for her brother's care.
Social Security Changes Spark Anxiety Among Iowa Seniors
In North Liberty, Iowa, concerns about Social Security are growing as the agency faces staff cuts, increased wait times, and new identity verification rules, impacting millions of recipients, including Anne Bacon, who relies on the benefits for her brother's care.
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48% Bias Score
EU Pay Transparency Directive Faces Opposition, Potentially Costing Women Billions
The EU's 2023 gender pay gap of 12% is targeted by the Pay Transparency Directive, facing opposition from business groups seeking exemptions for companies with 100–250 employees, potentially costing women €4.8–€7.2 billion annually according to the ETUC, while salary transparency in job postings rem...
EU Pay Transparency Directive Faces Opposition, Potentially Costing Women Billions
The EU's 2023 gender pay gap of 12% is targeted by the Pay Transparency Directive, facing opposition from business groups seeking exemptions for companies with 100–250 employees, potentially costing women €4.8–€7.2 billion annually according to the ETUC, while salary transparency in job postings rem...
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44% Bias Score
Global Digital Divide: 2.6 Billion Offline, Hindering Growth and Equity
A new report by ISPI and Deloitte reveals that 2.6 billion people lack internet access, severely impacting economic growth and social equity, particularly in low-income countries where only 27% of the population is online, hindering access to essential services, finance and creating significant gend...
Global Digital Divide: 2.6 Billion Offline, Hindering Growth and Equity
A new report by ISPI and Deloitte reveals that 2.6 billion people lack internet access, severely impacting economic growth and social equity, particularly in low-income countries where only 27% of the population is online, hindering access to essential services, finance and creating significant gend...
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28% Bias Score
Trump Administration's $2.6 Trillion Spending Cuts Risk Public Services and National Security
The Trump administration's proposed $2.6 trillion federal spending cuts, dubbed the "Trillions for Billionaires Act" by critics, aim to offset tax cuts for the wealthy but risk significant impacts on public services and national security due to a potential loss of 20-30% of the US public sector work...
Trump Administration's $2.6 Trillion Spending Cuts Risk Public Services and National Security
The Trump administration's proposed $2.6 trillion federal spending cuts, dubbed the "Trillions for Billionaires Act" by critics, aim to offset tax cuts for the wealthy but risk significant impacts on public services and national security due to a potential loss of 20-30% of the US public sector work...
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68% Bias Score
Soaring Spanish Real Estate Prices: Luxury Markets and Affordable Areas Affected
Spain's real estate market is booming, with luxury areas like Málaga and Palma de Mallorca experiencing price increases of 200% and 113%, respectively, driven by foreign investment. However, even traditionally affordable areas are seeing significant price rises, indicating a broader systemic issue o...
Soaring Spanish Real Estate Prices: Luxury Markets and Affordable Areas Affected
Spain's real estate market is booming, with luxury areas like Málaga and Palma de Mallorca experiencing price increases of 200% and 113%, respectively, driven by foreign investment. However, even traditionally affordable areas are seeing significant price rises, indicating a broader systemic issue o...
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40% Bias Score
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