Abramovich May Owe UK £1bn in Unpaid Taxes: MPs Demand Investigation
A Guardian investigation alleges that Roman Abramovich may owe British tax authorities up to £1bn in unpaid corporation tax due to an offshore investment scheme; 43 MPs from both Conservative and Labour parties have called for an HMRC investigation.
Abramovich May Owe UK £1bn in Unpaid Taxes: MPs Demand Investigation
A Guardian investigation alleges that Roman Abramovich may owe British tax authorities up to £1bn in unpaid corporation tax due to an offshore investment scheme; 43 MPs from both Conservative and Labour parties have called for an HMRC investigation.
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48% Bias Score
Greece Intensifies Anti-Smuggling Measures, Projects €500 Million Revenue in 2025
Greece's government is intensifying its fight against fuel, tobacco, and alcohol smuggling, aiming for €500 million in revenue in 2025, tripling by 2027, using stricter penalties and technology like AI and the new DEOS unit.
Greece Intensifies Anti-Smuggling Measures, Projects €500 Million Revenue in 2025
Greece's government is intensifying its fight against fuel, tobacco, and alcohol smuggling, aiming for €500 million in revenue in 2025, tripling by 2027, using stricter penalties and technology like AI and the new DEOS unit.
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36% Bias Score
Greek Citizens' Reports Expose 74,944 Cases of Tax Evasion and Corruption in 2024
In 2024, Greek citizens submitted 74,944 reports to the Independent Public Revenue Authority (IAPR) regarding tax evasion and corruption, utilizing the 'Appodixi' app for reporting suspicious receipts and contributing significantly to identifying financial irregularities.
Greek Citizens' Reports Expose 74,944 Cases of Tax Evasion and Corruption in 2024
In 2024, Greek citizens submitted 74,944 reports to the Independent Public Revenue Authority (IAPR) regarding tax evasion and corruption, utilizing the 'Appodixi' app for reporting suspicious receipts and contributing significantly to identifying financial irregularities.
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36% Bias Score
Postponement of Tax Fraud Hearing for Isabel Díaz Ayuso's Partner
Alberto González Amador, partner of Madrid's president Isabel Díaz Ayuso, requested a postponement of his February 7th court appearance for alleged tax fraud due to a pre-planned business trip to the US and Mexico, citing "defenselessness" from the prosecution's actions; the judge had previously pos...
Postponement of Tax Fraud Hearing for Isabel Díaz Ayuso's Partner
Alberto González Amador, partner of Madrid's president Isabel Díaz Ayuso, requested a postponement of his February 7th court appearance for alleged tax fraud due to a pre-planned business trip to the US and Mexico, citing "defenselessness" from the prosecution's actions; the judge had previously pos...
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36% Bias Score
American Express to Pay $138 Million in Wire Fraud Settlement
American Express will pay $138 million to settle a wire fraud investigation stemming from misleading tax advice provided to small and mid-size businesses, resulting in the termination of 200 employees and discontinuation of the related products in 2021.
American Express to Pay $138 Million in Wire Fraud Settlement
American Express will pay $138 million to settle a wire fraud investigation stemming from misleading tax advice provided to small and mid-size businesses, resulting in the termination of 200 employees and discontinuation of the related products in 2021.
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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
Abramovich Accused of Tax Evasion on Superyacht Fleet
A multinational investigation alleges that Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich used offshore companies to avoid paying tens of millions of dollars in taxes on his superyachts' operational costs, including fuel and maintenance, by falsely presenting them as commercially chartered.
Abramovich Accused of Tax Evasion on Superyacht Fleet
A multinational investigation alleges that Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich used offshore companies to avoid paying tens of millions of dollars in taxes on his superyachts' operational costs, including fuel and maintenance, by falsely presenting them as commercially chartered.
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44% Bias Score
Greek Citizen Reporting Leads to €2 Billion in Additional Tax Revenue
Over 75,000 Greek citizens reported tax evasion, customs violations, and corruption in 2024 through a government platform, generating €2 billion in additional revenue and contributing to a 50% reduction in the VAT gap. A receipt-scanning app, used by over 300,000 people, further aided in detection.
Greek Citizen Reporting Leads to €2 Billion in Additional Tax Revenue
Over 75,000 Greek citizens reported tax evasion, customs violations, and corruption in 2024 through a government platform, generating €2 billion in additional revenue and contributing to a 50% reduction in the VAT gap. A receipt-scanning app, used by over 300,000 people, further aided in detection.
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44% Bias Score
Greek Tax Law Disparities in Employee Benefits
Greek tax law allows employers to provide various employee benefits (company cars, childcare, food), but assisting with housing costs is heavily taxed, creating a policy disparity that impacts employee welfare and potentially exacerbates income inequality.
Greek Tax Law Disparities in Employee Benefits
Greek tax law allows employers to provide various employee benefits (company cars, childcare, food), but assisting with housing costs is heavily taxed, creating a policy disparity that impacts employee welfare and potentially exacerbates income inequality.
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44% Bias Score
Kahrs Testimony Rejected in Hamburg Cum-Ex Inquiry
The Hamburg Parliament's Cum-Ex scandal committee rejected a request to summon former SPD Bundestag member Johannes Kahrs due to his right to refuse testimony, which remains even after the Cologne Public Prosecutor's dropped the case in December for insufficient evidence of aiding and abetting aggra...
Kahrs Testimony Rejected in Hamburg Cum-Ex Inquiry
The Hamburg Parliament's Cum-Ex scandal committee rejected a request to summon former SPD Bundestag member Johannes Kahrs due to his right to refuse testimony, which remains even after the Cologne Public Prosecutor's dropped the case in December for insufficient evidence of aiding and abetting aggra...
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36% Bias Score
Biden Pardons Son, Sparking Controversy and Claims of Political Interference
President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, covering potential offenses from 2014 to 2024, prompting criticism from House Oversight Chairman James Comer who deemed the Special Counsel's report incomplete due to the pardon, while two IRS whistleblowers allege political interference in the investi...
Biden Pardons Son, Sparking Controversy and Claims of Political Interference
President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, covering potential offenses from 2014 to 2024, prompting criticism from House Oversight Chairman James Comer who deemed the Special Counsel's report incomplete due to the pardon, while two IRS whistleblowers allege political interference in the investi...
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48% Bias Score
Greek Police Bust Criminal Organization, Arrest 19 Including Officer
Greek police arrested 19 individuals, including a police officer and three special guards, for operating a criminal organization that laundered money from illegal clubs and brothels, defrauded the state of over €120,000, and caused at least €20,310,962 in VAT losses alone.
Greek Police Bust Criminal Organization, Arrest 19 Including Officer
Greek police arrested 19 individuals, including a police officer and three special guards, for operating a criminal organization that laundered money from illegal clubs and brothels, defrauded the state of over €120,000, and caused at least €20,310,962 in VAT losses alone.
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40% Bias Score