Ukraine's Defense Ministry Removes ADPO Head Amidst Procurement Concerns
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense dismissed Marina Bezrukova from her post as head of the State Agency for Defense Procurement (ADPO) due to unmet 2024 contracts for critical munitions, over-reliance on two intermediary companies for foreign ammunition, and flawed internal procedures, yet asserts that w...
Ukraine's Defense Ministry Removes ADPO Head Amidst Procurement Concerns
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense dismissed Marina Bezrukova from her post as head of the State Agency for Defense Procurement (ADPO) due to unmet 2024 contracts for critical munitions, over-reliance on two intermediary companies for foreign ammunition, and flawed internal procedures, yet asserts that w...
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Military Expels Officers Over Atatรผrk Loyalty Oath
Five lieutenants and three senior officers were expelled from the Turkish Armed Forces on January 31, 2025, for participating in a post-graduation ceremony where they recited the Officer's Oath, brandished swords, and chanted "Soldiers of Mustafa Kemal," prompting accusations of a politically motiva...
Turkish Military Expels Officers Over Atatรผrk Loyalty Oath
Five lieutenants and three senior officers were expelled from the Turkish Armed Forces on January 31, 2025, for participating in a post-graduation ceremony where they recited the Officer's Oath, brandished swords, and chanted "Soldiers of Mustafa Kemal," prompting accusations of a politically motiva...
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60% Bias Score
Greek Farmers Stage Nationwide Protests
Greek farmers are staging widespread protests across the country, including road blockades and planned disruptions of toll booths, to demand reduced agricultural production costs and increased government support for the primary sector; actions are planned throughout the first week of February.
Greek Farmers Stage Nationwide Protests
Greek farmers are staging widespread protests across the country, including road blockades and planned disruptions of toll booths, to demand reduced agricultural production costs and increased government support for the primary sector; actions are planned throughout the first week of February.
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32% Bias Score
Dutch Minister Defies Parliament, Uses Contingency Funds to Avert Nurse Training Cuts
Dutch Minister Fleur Agema temporarily averted a โฌ165 million cut to nurse training using contingency funds, defying Parliament and highlighting inter-ministerial budgetary conflicts following a broader education budget cut.
Dutch Minister Defies Parliament, Uses Contingency Funds to Avert Nurse Training Cuts
Dutch Minister Fleur Agema temporarily averted a โฌ165 million cut to nurse training using contingency funds, defying Parliament and highlighting inter-ministerial budgetary conflicts following a broader education budget cut.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Authorities Extend Detention of Suspects in Romanian Artifact Theft
Three suspects from Heerhugowaard are in custody for 14 more days for stealing a gold helmet and three armbands from the Drents Museum in Assen, belonging to Romania's National Museum; authorities released photos and names of two male suspects to accelerate the investigation and recovery of the arti...
Dutch Authorities Extend Detention of Suspects in Romanian Artifact Theft
Three suspects from Heerhugowaard are in custody for 14 more days for stealing a gold helmet and three armbands from the Drents Museum in Assen, belonging to Romania's National Museum; authorities released photos and names of two male suspects to accelerate the investigation and recovery of the arti...
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40% Bias Score
PVV's Agema Leads Cabinet Meeting Due to Prime Minister's Illness
PVV Deputy Prime Minister Fleur Agema led the cabinet meeting and press conference on Friday due to Prime Minister Dick Schoof's illness, a significant event considering the PVV's usual media avoidance and illustrating their increasing political influence.
PVV's Agema Leads Cabinet Meeting Due to Prime Minister's Illness
PVV Deputy Prime Minister Fleur Agema led the cabinet meeting and press conference on Friday due to Prime Minister Dick Schoof's illness, a significant event considering the PVV's usual media avoidance and illustrating their increasing political influence.
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44% Bias Score
Solingen Mayor Under Investigation for Incitement to Breach of Trust
Solingen Mayor Tim Kurzbach (SPD) is under investigation for incitement to breach of trust for allegedly trying to make the city pay over โฌ200,000 in legal fees related to a human trafficking case; two city employees are also being investigated.
Solingen Mayor Under Investigation for Incitement to Breach of Trust
Solingen Mayor Tim Kurzbach (SPD) is under investigation for incitement to breach of trust for allegedly trying to make the city pay over โฌ200,000 in legal fees related to a human trafficking case; two city employees are also being investigated.
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40% Bias Score
Zapatero Credits Sรกnchez for Spain's Economic Boom Amidst Political Challenges
Former Spanish president Josรฉ Luis Rodrรญguez Zapatero credits Prime Minister Pedro Sรกnchez's leadership for Spain's post-pandemic economic boom, citing record tourism numbers (94 million in 2024) and JP Morgan's assessment of Spain as the EU's most successful economy, while also acknowledging challe...
Zapatero Credits Sรกnchez for Spain's Economic Boom Amidst Political Challenges
Former Spanish president Josรฉ Luis Rodrรญguez Zapatero credits Prime Minister Pedro Sรกnchez's leadership for Spain's post-pandemic economic boom, citing record tourism numbers (94 million in 2024) and JP Morgan's assessment of Spain as the EU's most successful economy, while also acknowledging challe...
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48% Bias Score
Paris Olympics Ceremony Sparks Debate on Inclusivity and Societal Divisions
Thomas Jolly, artistic director of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, discussed the event's inclusive message promoting unity in diversity, despite some negative reactions; he linked this to broader societal divisions and the recent US election results.
Paris Olympics Ceremony Sparks Debate on Inclusivity and Societal Divisions
Thomas Jolly, artistic director of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, discussed the event's inclusive message promoting unity in diversity, despite some negative reactions; he linked this to broader societal divisions and the recent US election results.
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40% Bias Score
Netherlands to Replace Food Labels with QR Codes: Lower Prices, Accessibility Concerns
The Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs supports a plan by supermarkets to replace food labels with QR codes, potentially lowering prices but raising accessibility concerns for older adults and those without smartphones; this follows lobbying efforts by supermarkets and producers to reduce multilingu...
Netherlands to Replace Food Labels with QR Codes: Lower Prices, Accessibility Concerns
The Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs supports a plan by supermarkets to replace food labels with QR codes, potentially lowering prices but raising accessibility concerns for older adults and those without smartphones; this follows lobbying efforts by supermarkets and producers to reduce multilingu...
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48% Bias Score
Netherlands to Replace Food Labels with QR Codes
The Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs supports a plan by supermarkets to replace food labels with QR codes to reduce costs, despite concerns from consumer groups about accessibility for older adults and those without smartphones.
Netherlands to Replace Food Labels with QR Codes
The Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs supports a plan by supermarkets to replace food labels with QR codes to reduce costs, despite concerns from consumer groups about accessibility for older adults and those without smartphones.
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48% Bias Score
WNBA Trademark Filing Signals Detroit as Strong Contender for Expansion Team
The WNBA filed a trademark for "Detroit Shock," coinciding with a Detroit bid spearheaded by Tom Gores, including Mary Barra and Sheila Ford Hamp, to secure a new franchise; the league's unique trademark ownership suggests Detroit is a strong contender for expansion.
WNBA Trademark Filing Signals Detroit as Strong Contender for Expansion Team
The WNBA filed a trademark for "Detroit Shock," coinciding with a Detroit bid spearheaded by Tom Gores, including Mary Barra and Sheila Ford Hamp, to secure a new franchise; the league's unique trademark ownership suggests Detroit is a strong contender for expansion.
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44% Bias Score