Tasoula Elected as New Greek Parliament President
Konstantina Tasoula was elected president of the Greek Parliament after intense negotiations and last-minute maneuvering, replacing Katerina Sakellaropoulou; the article details the behind-the-scenes political dynamics that led to this decision.
Tasoula Elected as New Greek Parliament President
Konstantina Tasoula was elected president of the Greek Parliament after intense negotiations and last-minute maneuvering, replacing Katerina Sakellaropoulou; the article details the behind-the-scenes political dynamics that led to this decision.
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8% Bias Score
Athens Stock Exchange Hits 14-Year High on Banking Sector Strength
The Athens Stock Exchange closed at a 14-year high today, reaching 1,506.61 units (+1.33%), driven by strong bank performance and exceeding 1,500 units for the first time since April 2011. Trading volume reached €167.02 million, with €17.3 million in pre-arranged packages.
Athens Stock Exchange Hits 14-Year High on Banking Sector Strength
The Athens Stock Exchange closed at a 14-year high today, reaching 1,506.61 units (+1.33%), driven by strong bank performance and exceeding 1,500 units for the first time since April 2011. Trading volume reached €167.02 million, with €17.3 million in pre-arranged packages.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Developers Secure Building Permits Before Bonus Removal
Greek housing developers secured building permits in September using NOK bonuses before their anticipated removal, resulting in significantly larger average building areas (1091 sq.m in Attica) compared to previous months; the government's proposed amendment protects these permits.
Greek Developers Secure Building Permits Before Bonus Removal
Greek housing developers secured building permits in September using NOK bonuses before their anticipated removal, resulting in significantly larger average building areas (1091 sq.m in Attica) compared to previous months; the government's proposed amendment protects these permits.
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36% Bias Score
Surge in Greek Housing Construction Volume in September 2024 Amidst Anticipation of Supreme Court Ruling
Greek housing construction saw a surge in buildable area and volume in September 2024, despite a near-stagnant number of permits issued, likely due to builders trying to utilize "bonuses" from the new building code (NOK) before an October Supreme Court ruling.
Surge in Greek Housing Construction Volume in September 2024 Amidst Anticipation of Supreme Court Ruling
Greek housing construction saw a surge in buildable area and volume in September 2024, despite a near-stagnant number of permits issued, likely due to builders trying to utilize "bonuses" from the new building code (NOK) before an October Supreme Court ruling.
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48% Bias Score
Greece Launches €100 Million Program to Boost Entrepreneurship Among Unemployed
Greece's Public Employment Service (DYPA) launched a €100 million program on December 19th, 2024, to support 5,880 unemployed individuals (aged 30-59) in creating new businesses, prioritizing women, with funding from the Greek government and the European Social Fund Plus.
Greece Launches €100 Million Program to Boost Entrepreneurship Among Unemployed
Greece's Public Employment Service (DYPA) launched a €100 million program on December 19th, 2024, to support 5,880 unemployed individuals (aged 30-59) in creating new businesses, prioritizing women, with funding from the Greek government and the European Social Fund Plus.
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20% Bias Score
Data Analytics: Unlocking Economic Growth in Greece
Greek businesses using data analytics see significant cost savings and productivity gains; open data initiatives promise further economic growth, but Greece's open data impact score remains low despite strong policy.
Data Analytics: Unlocking Economic Growth in Greece
Greek businesses using data analytics see significant cost savings and productivity gains; open data initiatives promise further economic growth, but Greece's open data impact score remains low despite strong policy.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Tax Cuts in 2026 Tied to Tax Evasion Crackdown
The Greek government plans tax cuts for 2026, contingent upon generating €3.2 billion over two years by cracking down on tax evasion through measures like myDATA and electronic invoicing; this revenue will finance the tax reductions.
Greek Tax Cuts in 2026 Tied to Tax Evasion Crackdown
The Greek government plans tax cuts for 2026, contingent upon generating €3.2 billion over two years by cracking down on tax evasion through measures like myDATA and electronic invoicing; this revenue will finance the tax reductions.
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36% Bias Score
Greek Government Weighs Intervention in Swiss Franc Loan Crisis
The Greek government is considering intervention in the issue of Swiss franc loans, impacting thousands of borrowers with €4.5 billion in debt, while facing constraints from Supreme Court rulings and concerns about financial stability.
Greek Government Weighs Intervention in Swiss Franc Loan Crisis
The Greek government is considering intervention in the issue of Swiss franc loans, impacting thousands of borrowers with €4.5 billion in debt, while facing constraints from Supreme Court rulings and concerns about financial stability.
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28% Bias Score
Greek Court Upholds €24.56 Million OPAP Fine
A Greek court upheld a €24.56 million fine against OPAP for abuse of dominance, rejecting a challenge from the Hellenic Gaming Commission, setting a precedent for inter-agency disputes.
Greek Court Upholds €24.56 Million OPAP Fine
A Greek court upheld a €24.56 million fine against OPAP for abuse of dominance, rejecting a challenge from the Hellenic Gaming Commission, setting a precedent for inter-agency disputes.
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12% Bias Score
Greece to Raise €8 Billion in 2025, Utilizing Capital Inflows and Cash Reserves
Greece plans to raise €8 billion from markets in 2025, significantly less than its borrowing needs of €15.283 billion, using capital inflows and high cash reserves to cover the remainder; this strategy is driven by a strong primary surplus and favorable debt structure.
Greece to Raise €8 Billion in 2025, Utilizing Capital Inflows and Cash Reserves
Greece plans to raise €8 billion from markets in 2025, significantly less than its borrowing needs of €15.283 billion, using capital inflows and high cash reserves to cover the remainder; this strategy is driven by a strong primary surplus and favorable debt structure.
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24% Bias Score
Greek Tax Revenue Improves Amidst Higher Compliance
Greek tax authorities report that 80% of taxes are paid on time, with corporate income tax and VAT showing significant increases due to government measures promoting electronic transactions, while individual taxpayer compliance is lower.
Greek Tax Revenue Improves Amidst Higher Compliance
Greek tax authorities report that 80% of taxes are paid on time, with corporate income tax and VAT showing significant increases due to government measures promoting electronic transactions, while individual taxpayer compliance is lower.
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40% Bias Score
Piraeus Bank Forecasts €10 Billion Credit Expansion, Strong Growth
Piraeus Bank projects a €10 billion net credit expansion over four years, driven by strong business loan demand and Recovery Fund participation, aiming for a 2.7% net interest margin and increased dividend payouts.
Piraeus Bank Forecasts €10 Billion Credit Expansion, Strong Growth
Piraeus Bank projects a €10 billion net credit expansion over four years, driven by strong business loan demand and Recovery Fund participation, aiming for a 2.7% net interest margin and increased dividend payouts.
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52% Bias Score