Tag #Economy

jpost.com
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Health Start-ups Tackle Financial Strain in European and Israeli Healthcare

Facing rising costs and aging populations, European and Israeli public healthcare systems are undergoing a transformation in 2025, with health start-ups offering cost-effective medical devices and digital health platforms to improve efficiency and patient care; in Germany, a 13% cost increase led to...

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
kathimerini.gr
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Greek Citizen Reporting Leads to €2 Billion in Additional Tax Revenue

Over 75,000 Greek citizens reported tax evasion, customs violations, and corruption in 2024 through a government platform, generating €2 billion in additional revenue and contributing to a 50% reduction in the VAT gap. A receipt-scanning app, used by over 300,000 people, further aided in detection.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
german.china.org.cn
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China's 5 Percent GDP Growth Defies Global Slowdown

China's economy grew by 5 percent in 2024, reaching a GDP of approximately \$18.77 trillion, exceeding expectations amid global instability and outperforming major economies; this success is driven by strong exports and domestic demand, offering an alternative development model for emerging economie...

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56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
repubblica.it
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Italian Cultural Spending Rebounds, but Regional Disparities Persist

Italy's cultural spending rebounded by 30% since 2022, reaching €86 monthly, driven by live events exceeding pre-pandemic levels; however, regional disparities and innovation gaps remain.

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32% Bias Score

No Poverty
corriere.it
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\"Italian Economy Stagnates Amidst Export Decline and Waning Recovery\"\

Italy's economy stagnated in the third and fourth quarters of 2024 due to a decline in exports, primarily to Germany and the US, alongside worsening business prospects and waning effects of post-Covid recovery and EU funds.

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56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
dailymail.co.uk
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Weinstein's Bid to Oust Herald Investment Trust Board Fails

Shareholders of the £1.3 billion Herald Investment Trust overwhelmingly rejected a proposal by Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital to replace the board, dealing a major blow to Weinstein's campaign targeting seven London-listed trusts and highlighting strong shareholder engagement.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
kathimerini.gr
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Dimon Warns of Overvalued US Assets Amid Post-Election Market Surge

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned of overvalued US assets on Wednesday at the Davos World Economic Forum, citing inflated prices and the need for strong performance to justify them; this follows a 4.6% S&P 500 increase after Trump's reelection and a Bank of America survey showing investor optimi...

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
german.china.org.cn
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China Unveils Plan to Boost Capital Market Confidence

To bolster confidence in China's capital market, six government agencies announced a plan to increase medium- to long-term capital inflow into the stock market, a follow-up to December 2024's Central Economic Work Conference decisions, focusing on encouraging greater participation from large institu...

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
nos.nl
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Eindhoven Acquires Brainport Industries Campus 1 to Boost Innovation and Local Control

The municipality of Eindhoven will purchase the Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) 1 building from Capreon for an undisclosed sum exceeding €130 million, aiming to strengthen regional innovation and prevent undue foreign influence on the high-tech sector.

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40% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
elpais.com
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Spanish ESO Completion Rate: Stagnation Claim Refuted, Exposing Systemic Inequalities

Analysis reveals that claims of stagnation in Spain's ESO completion rate are false; data shows a slight increase, but significant disparities exist between public and private schools, particularly in Madrid, highlighting inequitable resource allocation and a narrative that blames students for syste...

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56% Bias Score

Quality Education
repubblica.it
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Global EV Growth Slows Amidst Price Drops, Italy Lags Behind

Jato Dynamics' study reveals slowing global EV growth in 2024, despite price drops in Europe, China, and the US; while Italian EV prices are 25% higher than ICE vehicles, the gap will narrow in 2025 with new affordable models, but remain significantly higher compared to China.

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40% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
taz.de
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German Court Upholds Tübingen's Takeaway Packaging Tax

Germany's Federal Constitutional Court upheld Tübingen's three-year-old tax on single-use takeaway packaging, reversing a prior ruling and potentially prompting other municipalities to follow suit; the city anticipates €700,000 in annual revenue.

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56% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production