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Andalusia Rejects Debt Forgiveness, Issues €1 Billion in Bonds
The Andalusian regional government issued €1 billion in 10-year bonds at a 3.30% interest rate, rejecting a central government debt forgiveness proposal and highlighting its strong financial position, attracting bids from over 120 investors across 12 countries.
Andalusia Rejects Debt Forgiveness, Issues €1 Billion in Bonds
The Andalusian regional government issued €1 billion in 10-year bonds at a 3.30% interest rate, rejecting a central government debt forgiveness proposal and highlighting its strong financial position, attracting bids from over 120 investors across 12 countries.
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60% Bias Score
Brandenburg Hospital Reform: Assurances Amidst Financial Challenges
Brandenburg's healthcare minister assures no compromise to medical services despite hospital reform, citing Hennigsdorf clinic restructuring as an example; at least 80 percent of Brandenburg hospitals are currently operating at a loss, prompting calls for increased federal and state aid.
Brandenburg Hospital Reform: Assurances Amidst Financial Challenges
Brandenburg's healthcare minister assures no compromise to medical services despite hospital reform, citing Hennigsdorf clinic restructuring as an example; at least 80 percent of Brandenburg hospitals are currently operating at a loss, prompting calls for increased federal and state aid.
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48% Bias Score
Greece Expands Tax Audits to Salaried Employees, Uncovering Widespread Tax Evasion
Greek tax authorities are auditing salaried employees, especially high-income earners with large tax refunds, uncovering hundreds of illegal refunds and expanding audits to 130,000 tax identification numbers (TINs).
Greece Expands Tax Audits to Salaried Employees, Uncovering Widespread Tax Evasion
Greek tax authorities are auditing salaried employees, especially high-income earners with large tax refunds, uncovering hundreds of illegal refunds and expanding audits to 130,000 tax identification numbers (TINs).
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44% Bias Score
Canal de Isabel II to Borrow €450 Million, Raise Water Rates Amid Dividend Controversy
Madrid's Canal de Isabel II will borrow €450 million and raise water rates by 3% annually from 2026 to cover a €500 million debt and fund €2 billion in infrastructure projects, despite distributing €1.5 billion in dividends since 2012, sparking opposition criticism.
Canal de Isabel II to Borrow €450 Million, Raise Water Rates Amid Dividend Controversy
Madrid's Canal de Isabel II will borrow €450 million and raise water rates by 3% annually from 2026 to cover a €500 million debt and fund €2 billion in infrastructure projects, despite distributing €1.5 billion in dividends since 2012, sparking opposition criticism.
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52% Bias Score
UK Tax Evasion Costs Billions, MPs Warn
A UK parliamentary report reveals that tax evasion is costing the UK £5.5 billion annually, a figure MPs believe is likely underestimated due to systemic loopholes and a lack of inter-agency collaboration to combat fraud.
UK Tax Evasion Costs Billions, MPs Warn
A UK parliamentary report reveals that tax evasion is costing the UK £5.5 billion annually, a figure MPs believe is likely underestimated due to systemic loopholes and a lack of inter-agency collaboration to combat fraud.
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36% Bias Score
ARD/ZDF Lawsuit Delays German Broadcasting Contribution Reform
On November 19, ARD and ZDF filed a lawsuit with the Federal Constitutional Court, delaying a planned reform of the broadcasting contribution. Bayern and Sachsen-Anhalt conditioned their signatures on the withdrawal of the lawsuit, while the Länder justify their deviation from the KEF's recommendati...
ARD/ZDF Lawsuit Delays German Broadcasting Contribution Reform
On November 19, ARD and ZDF filed a lawsuit with the Federal Constitutional Court, delaying a planned reform of the broadcasting contribution. Bayern and Sachsen-Anhalt conditioned their signatures on the withdrawal of the lawsuit, while the Länder justify their deviation from the KEF's recommendati...
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48% Bias Score
Piedmont Audit Court Investigates Regional Agencies and Pnrr's "1000 Experts" Project
The Piedmont Regional Audit Court is investigating financial irregularities in regional agencies, including the Fondazione XX Marzo 2006 and Finpiemonte, and the EU's Recovery and Resilience Plan's (Pnrr) "1000 experts" project; investigations into \$31.6 million in unrepaid loans are underway, with...
Piedmont Audit Court Investigates Regional Agencies and Pnrr's "1000 Experts" Project
The Piedmont Regional Audit Court is investigating financial irregularities in regional agencies, including the Fondazione XX Marzo 2006 and Finpiemonte, and the EU's Recovery and Resilience Plan's (Pnrr) "1000 experts" project; investigations into \$31.6 million in unrepaid loans are underway, with...
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40% Bias Score
Spanish PP Rejects Debt Forgiveness, Except for Valencia
The Spanish government's plan to forgive regional debt has divided the PP party, with most rejecting blanket forgiveness but accepting restructuring, while supporting forgiveness only for Valencia due to flood damage; this division allows the plan to pass regardless of PP's official stance.
Spanish PP Rejects Debt Forgiveness, Except for Valencia
The Spanish government's plan to forgive regional debt has divided the PP party, with most rejecting blanket forgiveness but accepting restructuring, while supporting forgiveness only for Valencia due to flood damage; this division allows the plan to pass regardless of PP's official stance.
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60% Bias Score
\$11.66 Billion Blowout in Victoria's Major Projects
Victoria's 113 major projects, mostly transport infrastructure, experienced an \$11.66 billion cost increase, totaling \$145.5 billion, raising concerns about budget control ahead of the upcoming budget. The Auditor-General's report details this increase, with 53 projects showing significant cost ov...
\$11.66 Billion Blowout in Victoria's Major Projects
Victoria's 113 major projects, mostly transport infrastructure, experienced an \$11.66 billion cost increase, totaling \$145.5 billion, raising concerns about budget control ahead of the upcoming budget. The Auditor-General's report details this increase, with 53 projects showing significant cost ov...
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48% 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
KKR Explores Billions-Pound Rescue of Debt-Ridden Thames Water
KKR, managing over $600bn in assets, is considering a multi-billion pound equity investment in Thames Water, Britain's largest water supplier, which is struggling under £19bn of debt and faces potential nationalization due to a legal battle between creditor groups; a hearing at the High Court will d...
KKR Explores Billions-Pound Rescue of Debt-Ridden Thames Water
KKR, managing over $600bn in assets, is considering a multi-billion pound equity investment in Thames Water, Britain's largest water supplier, which is struggling under £19bn of debt and faces potential nationalization due to a legal battle between creditor groups; a hearing at the High Court will d...
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60% Bias Score
French Property Tax Errors Cost €1.3 Billion
Errors in France's 2023 property tax collection, primarily due to issues with the "Gérer mes biens immobiliers" application, cost the state €1.3 billion—34% of the revenue from the affected taxes—due to taxpayer confusion and application flaws.
French Property Tax Errors Cost €1.3 Billion
Errors in France's 2023 property tax collection, primarily due to issues with the "Gérer mes biens immobiliers" application, cost the state €1.3 billion—34% of the revenue from the affected taxes—due to taxpayer confusion and application flaws.
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8% Bias Score
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