Greece Aims to Reduce Emergency Department Wait Times with 25-Point Plan
The Greek Ministry of Health is implementing a 25-point plan to reduce Emergency Department wait times by addressing paramedic shortages (500 new hires by early 2025) and radiology bottlenecks (telehealth system by mid-2025), aiming to reduce average wait times to 5-6 hours by Easter 2024.
Greece Aims to Reduce Emergency Department Wait Times with 25-Point Plan
The Greek Ministry of Health is implementing a 25-point plan to reduce Emergency Department wait times by addressing paramedic shortages (500 new hires by early 2025) and radiology bottlenecks (telehealth system by mid-2025), aiming to reduce average wait times to 5-6 hours by Easter 2024.
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36% Bias Score
Greek Army Aviation Faces Critical Helicopter Maintenance Crisis
Facing critical helicopter maintenance issues, the Hellenic Army Aviation struggles with operational readiness due to damaged infrastructure, delayed spare parts procurement from the UAE, USA, and Saudi Arabia, and low availability of Chinooks and NH-90 helicopters; impacting transport and special o...
Greek Army Aviation Faces Critical Helicopter Maintenance Crisis
Facing critical helicopter maintenance issues, the Hellenic Army Aviation struggles with operational readiness due to damaged infrastructure, delayed spare parts procurement from the UAE, USA, and Saudi Arabia, and low availability of Chinooks and NH-90 helicopters; impacting transport and special o...
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52% Bias Score
Greece's Conditional Water Company Subsidy Sparks Controversy
Greece will allocate up to €200 million to cover overdue electricity bills for municipal water companies (DEYA), but 70% debt coverage requires absorption by EYDAP or EYATH or mergers, otherwise it's 30% for financially sound companies only, prompting backlash from DEYA's association.
Greece's Conditional Water Company Subsidy Sparks Controversy
Greece will allocate up to €200 million to cover overdue electricity bills for municipal water companies (DEYA), but 70% debt coverage requires absorption by EYDAP or EYATH or mergers, otherwise it's 30% for financially sound companies only, prompting backlash from DEYA's association.
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48% Bias Score
333,000 Greek University Students Face Expulsion
Over 333,000 Greek university students, nearly half the total enrollment, face expulsion for exceeding maximum study duration due to a 2022 law, despite universities failing to inform them proactively.
333,000 Greek University Students Face Expulsion
Over 333,000 Greek university students, nearly half the total enrollment, face expulsion for exceeding maximum study duration due to a 2022 law, despite universities failing to inform them proactively.
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56% Bias Score
HELLENiQ ENERGY to Consolidate Energy Assets, Aiming for IPO
HELLENiQ ENERGY plans to consolidate its gas and electricity operations under a single entity, aiming for an IPO after divesting DEPA Trading; the plan involves integrating renewable energy sources, energy storage, and existing gas units to boost market share and offer competitive products, includin...
HELLENiQ ENERGY to Consolidate Energy Assets, Aiming for IPO
HELLENiQ ENERGY plans to consolidate its gas and electricity operations under a single entity, aiming for an IPO after divesting DEPA Trading; the plan involves integrating renewable energy sources, energy storage, and existing gas units to boost market share and offer competitive products, includin...
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40% Bias Score
Greece's VAT Gap Narrows Significantly in 2022
Greece's VAT gap fell by 3.8 percentage points in 2022 to 13.7% of expected revenue, representing a €2.959 billion reduction and ranking fourth-best in the EU. This success is attributed to anti-tax evasion measures and potentially allows further tax cuts, though a significant gap remains.
Greece's VAT Gap Narrows Significantly in 2022
Greece's VAT gap fell by 3.8 percentage points in 2022 to 13.7% of expected revenue, representing a €2.959 billion reduction and ranking fourth-best in the EU. This success is attributed to anti-tax evasion measures and potentially allows further tax cuts, though a significant gap remains.
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24% Bias Score
Greece Faces Macroeconomic and Social Imbalances: European Commission Assessment
The European Commission flagged macroeconomic imbalances in Greece in 2023, including a 6.3% current account deficit, a -139.3% net international investment position, and overvalued housing prices, alongside significant social challenges including high poverty and low labor market participation.
Greece Faces Macroeconomic and Social Imbalances: European Commission Assessment
The European Commission flagged macroeconomic imbalances in Greece in 2023, including a 6.3% current account deficit, a -139.3% net international investment position, and overvalued housing prices, alongside significant social challenges including high poverty and low labor market participation.
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52% Bias Score
Greece's VAT Gap Falls 53% in 2022
Greece's VAT gap fell 53% from 2017 to 2022 (29.1% to 13.7%), reaching €2.95 billion, due to increased electronic transactions and government initiatives; this places Greece 23rd in the EU, but the government projects further reductions.
Greece's VAT Gap Falls 53% in 2022
Greece's VAT gap fell 53% from 2017 to 2022 (29.1% to 13.7%), reaching €2.95 billion, due to increased electronic transactions and government initiatives; this places Greece 23rd in the EU, but the government projects further reductions.
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44% Bias Score
Greece's ICT Sector: A Key Driver of Economic Recovery
Greece's ICT sector, with 4,600 businesses, 300,000 employees, and €13.5 billion annual revenue (8% of GDP), is vital for its economic recovery and digital transformation, with further growth expected from initiatives like the 'Daedalus' supercomputer and 'Pharos' AI factory.
Greece's ICT Sector: A Key Driver of Economic Recovery
Greece's ICT sector, with 4,600 businesses, 300,000 employees, and €13.5 billion annual revenue (8% of GDP), is vital for its economic recovery and digital transformation, with further growth expected from initiatives like the 'Daedalus' supercomputer and 'Pharos' AI factory.
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44% Bias Score
Greece Expands Free Medications to 130,000 Low-Income Pensioners
Greece will provide free medications to at least 130,000 low-income pensioners earning below €643 monthly starting March 1st, 2025, costing €25 million, as a compensatory measure for those who lost the EKAS benefit.
Greece Expands Free Medications to 130,000 Low-Income Pensioners
Greece will provide free medications to at least 130,000 low-income pensioners earning below €643 monthly starting March 1st, 2025, costing €25 million, as a compensatory measure for those who lost the EKAS benefit.
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24% Bias Score
Greek Economy Projected to Grow 2.2-2.4% in 2025
Greece's State Budget Office projects 2.2-2.4% economic growth in 2025, driven by private consumption and exports, with a realistic goal of €2.5 billion annually from reduced tax evasion; Q3 2024 saw 2.4% GDP growth.
Greek Economy Projected to Grow 2.2-2.4% in 2025
Greece's State Budget Office projects 2.2-2.4% economic growth in 2025, driven by private consumption and exports, with a realistic goal of €2.5 billion annually from reduced tax evasion; Q3 2024 saw 2.4% GDP growth.
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32% Bias Score
Attica's Water Consumption Rises Amidst Drought
In Attica, Greece, water consumption rose 6.4% in 2024 despite a two-year drought, mainly due to increased irrigation in northern and eastern suburbs, surpassing the effect of 15,000 new connections; long-term solutions remain in early stages.
Attica's Water Consumption Rises Amidst Drought
In Attica, Greece, water consumption rose 6.4% in 2024 despite a two-year drought, mainly due to increased irrigation in northern and eastern suburbs, surpassing the effect of 15,000 new connections; long-term solutions remain in early stages.
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40% Bias Score