Arachova Traffic Jam Highlights EV Infrastructure Needs
A traffic jam occurred in Arachova, Greece, on Christmas Day due to snow and some drivers lacking snow chains; initial reports incorrectly blamed electric vehicles for technical issues in sub-zero temperatures, highlighting the need for better charging infrastructure and driver planning.
Arachova Traffic Jam Highlights EV Infrastructure Needs
A traffic jam occurred in Arachova, Greece, on Christmas Day due to snow and some drivers lacking snow chains; initial reports incorrectly blamed electric vehicles for technical issues in sub-zero temperatures, highlighting the need for better charging infrastructure and driver planning.
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48% Bias Score
Greek Civil War's Precursor: The December Events of 1944
The liberation of mainland Greece in autumn 1944 was followed by the December events, a month-long conflict between the government, British forces and the leftist EAM-ELAS due to power struggles and mistrust, resulting in the Varkiza Agreement in February 1945.
Greek Civil War's Precursor: The December Events of 1944
The liberation of mainland Greece in autumn 1944 was followed by the December events, a month-long conflict between the government, British forces and the leftist EAM-ELAS due to power struggles and mistrust, resulting in the Varkiza Agreement in February 1945.
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48% Bias Score
Climate Change to Critically Impact Greek Tourism in Coming Decades
A study by the University of Ioannina predicts a significant negative impact on Greek tourism due to rising temperatures and drought, with the most drastic changes expected within the next decade; the study used three climate scenarios and examined the Holiday Climate Conditions Index (HCI) for urba...
Climate Change to Critically Impact Greek Tourism in Coming Decades
A study by the University of Ioannina predicts a significant negative impact on Greek tourism due to rising temperatures and drought, with the most drastic changes expected within the next decade; the study used three climate scenarios and examined the Holiday Climate Conditions Index (HCI) for urba...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Anti-Biden Economist to Head White House Council
Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miran, a former Treasury official and critic of the Biden administration's economic policies, as the head of the White House Council of Economic Advisers; Miran's appointment could significantly impact US and global economic policy.
Trump Appoints Anti-Biden Economist to Head White House Council
Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miran, a former Treasury official and critic of the Biden administration's economic policies, as the head of the White House Council of Economic Advisers; Miran's appointment could significantly impact US and global economic policy.
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36% Bias Score
Greek Minister Urges Christmas Storm Preparedness: Snow Chains Essential
Greek Minister Vassilis Kikilias warned citizens about severe weather, including snowfall in semi-mountainous areas, expected around Christmas, urging them to be prepared with snow chains and know how to use them, highlighting potential travel disruptions and emphasizing the need for preparedness.
Greek Minister Urges Christmas Storm Preparedness: Snow Chains Essential
Greek Minister Vassilis Kikilias warned citizens about severe weather, including snowfall in semi-mountainous areas, expected around Christmas, urging them to be prepared with snow chains and know how to use them, highlighting potential travel disruptions and emphasizing the need for preparedness.
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20% Bias Score
Teleperformance Greece Accused of Mass Union Dismissals and Employee Exploitation
Teleperformance Greece, a multinational call center, faces accusations of mass union dismissals, intense employee pressure, and exploitation of foreign workers; the company cites awards and legal compliance in response, while workers demand better conditions and a collective bargaining agreement.
Teleperformance Greece Accused of Mass Union Dismissals and Employee Exploitation
Teleperformance Greece, a multinational call center, faces accusations of mass union dismissals, intense employee pressure, and exploitation of foreign workers; the company cites awards and legal compliance in response, while workers demand better conditions and a collective bargaining agreement.
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60% Bias Score
EMY Issues Severe Weather Warning for Greece
Greece's National Meteorological Service (EMY) issued a severe weather warning for December 27th and 28th, predicting intense rain, storms, and heavy snow in Crete, eastern Macedonia and Thrace, and across eastern Greece on the 28th, with strong northeasterly winds in the Aegean Sea.
EMY Issues Severe Weather Warning for Greece
Greece's National Meteorological Service (EMY) issued a severe weather warning for December 27th and 28th, predicting intense rain, storms, and heavy snow in Crete, eastern Macedonia and Thrace, and across eastern Greece on the 28th, with strong northeasterly winds in the Aegean Sea.
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0% Bias Score
Greece to Acquire Over €1 Billion in Weapons for F-16 and F-35 Fighter Jets
The Hellenic Air Force plans to acquire over €1 billion in weapons, including AIM-120D AMRAAM, AIM-9X Sidewinder, JASSM, HARPOON, and AARGM missiles, for its F-16 Viper and F-35 fighter jets, enhancing its air power and addressing past defense budget limitations.
Greece to Acquire Over €1 Billion in Weapons for F-16 and F-35 Fighter Jets
The Hellenic Air Force plans to acquire over €1 billion in weapons, including AIM-120D AMRAAM, AIM-9X Sidewinder, JASSM, HARPOON, and AARGM missiles, for its F-16 Viper and F-35 fighter jets, enhancing its air power and addressing past defense budget limitations.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Syria Maritime Deal Challenged by Greece
Turkey announced a planned maritime agreement with Syria to define an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), prompting Greece to declare the agreement illegitimate due to Syria's unstable transitional government. This action mirrors Turkey's deal with Libya, altering regional power dynamics.
Turkey's Syria Maritime Deal Challenged by Greece
Turkey announced a planned maritime agreement with Syria to define an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), prompting Greece to declare the agreement illegitimate due to Syria's unstable transitional government. This action mirrors Turkey's deal with Libya, altering regional power dynamics.
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40% Bias Score
Greece to Modernize Air Defenses and Military Housing
Greece is accelerating its Armed Forces modernization by developing a new air and anti-drone defense system, planned for full operation by autumn 2026, and constructing 4,000-5,000 new homes for military personnel in border regions by 2030 to alleviate housing shortages.
Greece to Modernize Air Defenses and Military Housing
Greece is accelerating its Armed Forces modernization by developing a new air and anti-drone defense system, planned for full operation by autumn 2026, and constructing 4,000-5,000 new homes for military personnel in border regions by 2030 to alleviate housing shortages.
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40% Bias Score
Greece to Automatically Refund Wrongfully Levied Taxes
The Greek tax authority will automatically refund taxes and penalties wrongly levied since December 1, 2014, due to obvious errors, including those pending at the Dispute Resolution Directorate or administrative courts, with a resolution deadline of March 20, 2025.
Greece to Automatically Refund Wrongfully Levied Taxes
The Greek tax authority will automatically refund taxes and penalties wrongly levied since December 1, 2014, due to obvious errors, including those pending at the Dispute Resolution Directorate or administrative courts, with a resolution deadline of March 20, 2025.
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32% Bias Score
Greek Tourism: Sustainability Concerns and Shifting Tourist Preferences
A recent survey of 1,314 Greeks reveals that 67.3% see tourism as vital but express concerns about its environmental and social effects, prompting calls for a sustainable tourism strategy. Climate change is also shifting tourist preferences, with nearly 30% avoiding destinations with extreme heat.
Greek Tourism: Sustainability Concerns and Shifting Tourist Preferences
A recent survey of 1,314 Greeks reveals that 67.3% see tourism as vital but express concerns about its environmental and social effects, prompting calls for a sustainable tourism strategy. Climate change is also shifting tourist preferences, with nearly 30% avoiding destinations with extreme heat.
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12% Bias Score