Nolan's "Odyssey" to Film in Greece
Christopher Nolan's "Odyssey" will film in Greece from March 10-25, utilizing locations in Pylos-Nestor, including the Methoni castle, Voidokilia beach, and Nestor's Cave; 300 extras were cast locally, with 150 needed for Messinia and 600 for Corinth.
Nolan's "Odyssey" to Film in Greece
Christopher Nolan's "Odyssey" will film in Greece from March 10-25, utilizing locations in Pylos-Nestor, including the Methoni castle, Voidokilia beach, and Nestor's Cave; 300 extras were cast locally, with 150 needed for Messinia and 600 for Corinth.
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24% Bias Score
Greece Urges EU to Maintain Cohesion Funding Post-2027
The Greek government is advocating for continued EU cohesion funding post-2027, amid concerns about the Commission's potential shift towards horizontal policies, while currently ranking 4th in absorption of €26.2 billion in EU funds.
Greece Urges EU to Maintain Cohesion Funding Post-2027
The Greek government is advocating for continued EU cohesion funding post-2027, amid concerns about the Commission's potential shift towards horizontal policies, while currently ranking 4th in absorption of €26.2 billion in EU funds.
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36% Bias Score
Greece Offers Up to 50% Fine Reduction for Taxpayers Accepting Audit Liabilities
Greece's Ministry of Finance launched an out-of-court settlement process allowing taxpayers to reduce fines by up to 50% for tax audit liabilities if accepted within 10 days of notification, aiming for faster tax collection and less court congestion.
Greece Offers Up to 50% Fine Reduction for Taxpayers Accepting Audit Liabilities
Greece's Ministry of Finance launched an out-of-court settlement process allowing taxpayers to reduce fines by up to 50% for tax audit liabilities if accepted within 10 days of notification, aiming for faster tax collection and less court congestion.
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40% Bias Score
Greece's Pediatric Cancer Survival Rate Soars to Over 85%
Greece's pediatric cancer survival rate is now over 85%, thanks to advancements in treatment, including cellular and gene therapies, transplants, and international collaborations; this progress is further solidified with the "Marianna V. Vardinoyianni" Oncology Unit becoming the "Elpida" oncology ho...
Greece's Pediatric Cancer Survival Rate Soars to Over 85%
Greece's pediatric cancer survival rate is now over 85%, thanks to advancements in treatment, including cellular and gene therapies, transplants, and international collaborations; this progress is further solidified with the "Marianna V. Vardinoyianni" Oncology Unit becoming the "Elpida" oncology ho...
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44% Bias Score
Greece's Energy Push: EGYPES 2025 and New Hydrocarbon Licenses
Greece's strong presence at the EGYPES 2025 oil and gas exhibition in Cairo (Feb 17-19) coincides with new hydrocarbon exploration licenses in the Peloponnese and Crete, attracting major international players like Chevron and ExxonMobil, while a recent successful bond issuance indicates strong inves...
Greece's Energy Push: EGYPES 2025 and New Hydrocarbon Licenses
Greece's strong presence at the EGYPES 2025 oil and gas exhibition in Cairo (Feb 17-19) coincides with new hydrocarbon exploration licenses in the Peloponnese and Crete, attracting major international players like Chevron and ExxonMobil, while a recent successful bond issuance indicates strong inves...
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44% Bias Score
Greek Court Declines Ruling on Pension Back Payments
Greece's Supreme Special Court declared itself incompetent to rule on the constitutionality of pension cuts, resulting in only pensioners who sued before July 2020 and won their cases receiving back payments, potentially affecting 300,000-350,000 individuals, while the government stated that no acro...
Greek Court Declines Ruling on Pension Back Payments
Greece's Supreme Special Court declared itself incompetent to rule on the constitutionality of pension cuts, resulting in only pensioners who sued before July 2020 and won their cases receiving back payments, potentially affecting 300,000-350,000 individuals, while the government stated that no acro...
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48% Bias Score
Tempe Train Accident: Video Evidence Confirms Train Identity, Key Report Delayed
Two court-appointed experts confirmed that videos show freight train 63503, involved in the Tempe train accident, carrying only its officially listed cargo; video authenticity is pending verification, while a delayed expert report on the fire's cause remains a key outstanding issue.
Tempe Train Accident: Video Evidence Confirms Train Identity, Key Report Delayed
Two court-appointed experts confirmed that videos show freight train 63503, involved in the Tempe train accident, carrying only its officially listed cargo; video authenticity is pending verification, while a delayed expert report on the fire's cause remains a key outstanding issue.
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36% Bias Score
ETAD Restructuring: Asset Sales & Major Projects Launched
Greece's ETAD is restructuring by mid-year, grouping ~1000 properties into subsidiaries for faster sale, while simultaneously launching five major projects and showing improved 2024 financials (€68.8 million turnover, €25 million EBITDA), despite an €800 million dispute with Attiki Helios Hotel.
ETAD Restructuring: Asset Sales & Major Projects Launched
Greece's ETAD is restructuring by mid-year, grouping ~1000 properties into subsidiaries for faster sale, while simultaneously launching five major projects and showing improved 2024 financials (€68.8 million turnover, €25 million EBITDA), despite an €800 million dispute with Attiki Helios Hotel.
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24% Bias Score
Greek Police Bust Attica Extortion Ring, Seize Weapons and Cash
Greek police arrested five members of an extortion ring targeting Attica businesses, seizing weapons, vehicles, and €6,900 in cash; four suspects are linked to the violent "Lions" group.
Greek Police Bust Attica Extortion Ring, Seize Weapons and Cash
Greek police arrested five members of an extortion ring targeting Attica businesses, seizing weapons, vehicles, and €6,900 in cash; four suspects are linked to the violent "Lions" group.
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24% Bias Score
Greece Faces Energy Crisis Amidst Soaring Natural Gas Prices
Soaring natural gas prices are creating a difficult situation for Greece, where natural gas's share in electricity generation increased from 36% in January 2024 to 56.3% currently, causing a 45% rise in wholesale electricity prices in January 2025 compared to January 2024, impacting households and b...
Greece Faces Energy Crisis Amidst Soaring Natural Gas Prices
Soaring natural gas prices are creating a difficult situation for Greece, where natural gas's share in electricity generation increased from 36% in January 2024 to 56.3% currently, causing a 45% rise in wholesale electricity prices in January 2025 compared to January 2024, impacting households and b...
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40% Bias Score
Greece's Psychiatric Care Crisis: 12-Hour ER Waits, Police Conflicts
In Greece, a critical shortage of public psychiatric beds forces patients to wait 12+ hours in ERs before being admitted, leading to conflicts between doctors and police, as the government avoids addressing systemic issues.
Greece's Psychiatric Care Crisis: 12-Hour ER Waits, Police Conflicts
In Greece, a critical shortage of public psychiatric beds forces patients to wait 12+ hours in ERs before being admitted, leading to conflicts between doctors and police, as the government avoids addressing systemic issues.
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44% Bias Score
Greek Seismologists Disagree on Earthquake Severity, Sparking Public Debate
A disagreement among Greek seismologists regarding the severity of recent earthquakes near Santorini and Amorgos caused public concern, highlighting challenges in communicating scientific uncertainty during natural disasters and sparking a debate about political influence on scientific bodies.
Greek Seismologists Disagree on Earthquake Severity, Sparking Public Debate
A disagreement among Greek seismologists regarding the severity of recent earthquakes near Santorini and Amorgos caused public concern, highlighting challenges in communicating scientific uncertainty during natural disasters and sparking a debate about political influence on scientific bodies.
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52% Bias Score