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I have been curious about this issue for quite long time, and I have some presumptions what It may mean, but I would like to ask someone to explain it to me. For example: "Spain's debts to increase further next year". Is it just the shorter statement of "Spain's debts are to increase further next year"?

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Yes. You have answered your own question. That sort of style is often used in newspaper headlines to save space. – Barrie England Sep 30 '12 at 18:57
Indeed, it is an article's headline. – mic4ael Sep 30 '12 at 19:52

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noun + to + verb + the rest => noun + be + to + verb + the rest

Try it!

"Glee's ratings to become higher with the new season's premier." => "Glee's ratings are to become higher with new the season's premier."

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