Greek Presidential Elections: A History of Political Shifts
Greek presidential elections have repeatedly triggered significant political shifts, from realignments to early elections, showcasing the strategic role of this largely symbolic office in Greek politics.
Greek Presidential Elections: A History of Political Shifts
Greek presidential elections have repeatedly triggered significant political shifts, from realignments to early elections, showcasing the strategic role of this largely symbolic office in Greek politics.
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56% Bias Score
Greek NIS Report Highlights Evolving National Security Threats
The Greek National Intelligence Service (NIS) released its annual report (September 2023-August 2024), detailing ongoing threats to national security, including foreign state actions, cyberattacks, and organized crime, exacerbated by the Ukraine and Gaza conflicts. The report also highlights the NIS...
Greek NIS Report Highlights Evolving National Security Threats
The Greek National Intelligence Service (NIS) released its annual report (September 2023-August 2024), detailing ongoing threats to national security, including foreign state actions, cyberattacks, and organized crime, exacerbated by the Ukraine and Gaza conflicts. The report also highlights the NIS...
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36% Bias Score
Greek Landmarks: Overcoming Opposition for National Progress
The Acropolis Museum, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, and Thessaloniki Metro, despite facing significant opposition, stand as symbols of Greece's progress, highlighting the need to overcome resistance for national development.
Greek Landmarks: Overcoming Opposition for National Progress
The Acropolis Museum, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, and Thessaloniki Metro, despite facing significant opposition, stand as symbols of Greece's progress, highlighting the need to overcome resistance for national development.
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68% Bias Score
Thessaloniki Metro Launch: PASOK Announces Expansion Plans
PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis visited the newly opened Thessaloniki metro, highlighting its planned expansion to the airport, Kalamaria, and western Thessaloniki, along with plans to integrate it with OASTH under a single, publicly controlled entity.
Thessaloniki Metro Launch: PASOK Announces Expansion Plans
PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis visited the newly opened Thessaloniki metro, highlighting its planned expansion to the airport, Kalamaria, and western Thessaloniki, along with plans to integrate it with OASTH under a single, publicly controlled entity.
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40% Bias Score
Greece to Install 1,720 Traffic Cameras in Athens by 2025
Greece is installing 1,720 traffic cameras in Athens by January 2025 to improve road safety, drawing on the Cypriot model which involved a public-private partnership; the system aims to reduce accidents and change driver behavior.
Greece to Install 1,720 Traffic Cameras in Athens by 2025
Greece is installing 1,720 traffic cameras in Athens by January 2025 to improve road safety, drawing on the Cypriot model which involved a public-private partnership; the system aims to reduce accidents and change driver behavior.
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36% Bias Score
Israel Reassesses Alliances Amidst Turkey's Growing Hostility
Following recent conflicts, Israel is re-evaluating its regional alliances, particularly with Turkey, due to Turkey's increasingly hostile actions, including hosting Hamas leaders and obstructing Cypriot energy exploration. This has led Israel to strengthen ties with Greece and Cyprus to counter Tur...
Israel Reassesses Alliances Amidst Turkey's Growing Hostility
Following recent conflicts, Israel is re-evaluating its regional alliances, particularly with Turkey, due to Turkey's increasingly hostile actions, including hosting Hamas leaders and obstructing Cypriot energy exploration. This has led Israel to strengthen ties with Greece and Cyprus to counter Tur...
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36% Bias Score
Kissinger's Cyprus Policy: Realpolitik and American Domestic Politics
Thomas Alan Schwartz, author of "Henry Kissinger and American Power," discusses Kissinger's foreign policy decisions during the 1970s, highlighting the Cyprus crisis, the impact of Watergate, and Kissinger's 'realpolitik' approach that prioritized stability and strategic interests over human rights ...
Kissinger's Cyprus Policy: Realpolitik and American Domestic Politics
Thomas Alan Schwartz, author of "Henry Kissinger and American Power," discusses Kissinger's foreign policy decisions during the 1970s, highlighting the Cyprus crisis, the impact of Watergate, and Kissinger's 'realpolitik' approach that prioritized stability and strategic interests over human rights ...
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40% Bias Score
OECD Critiques Greece's Regressive Tax System, Calls for Reform
Greece's tax system, marked by a high 24% VAT on only 38% of consumption and a top income tax bracket affecting only 4% of taxpayers, is criticized by the OECD for hindering economic growth and creating inequality, prompting calls for reform.
OECD Critiques Greece's Regressive Tax System, Calls for Reform
Greece's tax system, marked by a high 24% VAT on only 38% of consumption and a top income tax bracket affecting only 4% of taxpayers, is criticized by the OECD for hindering economic growth and creating inequality, prompting calls for reform.
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52% Bias Score
Greek Court Upholds Academy Closure, Criticizes Lack of Student Support
Greece's Council of State ruled that closing the Thessaloniki Higher Ecclesiastical Academy is constitutional but criticized the government's failure to support relocating students, ordering the administration to address their academic and logistical needs within eight months.
Greek Court Upholds Academy Closure, Criticizes Lack of Student Support
Greece's Council of State ruled that closing the Thessaloniki Higher Ecclesiastical Academy is constitutional but criticized the government's failure to support relocating students, ordering the administration to address their academic and logistical needs within eight months.
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28% Bias Score
"Southern Europe's Post-2008 Crisis: Austerity, Populism, and the Rise of the Far Right"
"The 2008 financial crisis, coupled with austerity measures and a refugee influx, caused widespread poverty, inequality, and distrust in traditional politics in Southern Europe, leading to the rise of populist and far-right movements."
"Southern Europe's Post-2008 Crisis: Austerity, Populism, and the Rise of the Far Right"
"The 2008 financial crisis, coupled with austerity measures and a refugee influx, caused widespread poverty, inequality, and distrust in traditional politics in Southern Europe, leading to the rise of populist and far-right movements."
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60% Bias Score
Greek Taxpayers Face Strict December 31st Deadline
Greek taxpayers face a December 31, 2024 deadline for multiple tax obligations, including income tax installments, ENFIA, vehicle licensing fees, and various declarations; failure to comply results in penalties.
Greek Taxpayers Face Strict December 31st Deadline
Greek taxpayers face a December 31, 2024 deadline for multiple tax obligations, including income tax installments, ENFIA, vehicle licensing fees, and various declarations; failure to comply results in penalties.
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48% Bias Score
OECD Report Praises Greece's Economic Progress, Recommends Productivity Focus
The OECD commends Greece's robust economic growth exceeding Eurozone averages, substantial unemployment decrease, increased investment and tax revenue (projected €1.8 billion for 2024 from improved tax collection), and significant public debt reduction; it recommends aligning wage growth with produc...
OECD Report Praises Greece's Economic Progress, Recommends Productivity Focus
The OECD commends Greece's robust economic growth exceeding Eurozone averages, substantial unemployment decrease, increased investment and tax revenue (projected €1.8 billion for 2024 from improved tax collection), and significant public debt reduction; it recommends aligning wage growth with produc...
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52% Bias Score