Turkish Mayor Arrested in Corruption Probe
Turkish police arrested Beykoz Mayor Alaattin Köseler and 20 others on charges of "derailing a tender," following a court order and a search of the municipality building where documents were seized as evidence.
Turkish Mayor Arrested in Corruption Probe
Turkish police arrested Beykoz Mayor Alaattin Köseler and 20 others on charges of "derailing a tender," following a court order and a search of the municipality building where documents were seized as evidence.
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60% Bias Score
Far-Right Party Emerges in Mexico
Mexican actor Eduardo Verástegui seeks to establish a far-right political party, "Movimiento Viva México," mirroring global trends and capitalizing on the weakness of the traditional opposition; while presidential success is uncertain, local electoral gains could be significant.
Far-Right Party Emerges in Mexico
Mexican actor Eduardo Verástegui seeks to establish a far-right political party, "Movimiento Viva México," mirroring global trends and capitalizing on the weakness of the traditional opposition; while presidential success is uncertain, local electoral gains could be significant.
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52% Bias Score
Gibson's New Film Downplays Director Amidst Past Controversies
Mel Gibson's new action thriller, "Threat in the Air," starring Mark Wahlberg, opened in Spanish cinemas this week; however, Gibson's role in its marketing is minimized due to past controversies involving antisemitic and misogynistic remarks, despite the film's relatively successful US box office pe...
Gibson's New Film Downplays Director Amidst Past Controversies
Mel Gibson's new action thriller, "Threat in the Air," starring Mark Wahlberg, opened in Spanish cinemas this week; however, Gibson's role in its marketing is minimized due to past controversies involving antisemitic and misogynistic remarks, despite the film's relatively successful US box office pe...
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64% Bias Score
Grupo Salinas Sues Seven Communicators for Alleged $1 Billion Banco Azteca Losses
Grupo Salinas filed a civil lawsuit against seven communicators, alleging they caused $1 billion USD in losses to Banco Azteca through misinformation campaigns on social media in 2023, prompting concerns about freedom of expression from organizations such as Artículo 19.
Grupo Salinas Sues Seven Communicators for Alleged $1 Billion Banco Azteca Losses
Grupo Salinas filed a civil lawsuit against seven communicators, alleging they caused $1 billion USD in losses to Banco Azteca through misinformation campaigns on social media in 2023, prompting concerns about freedom of expression from organizations such as Artículo 19.
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56% Bias Score
China Projects Cautious 2% Growth in Public Budget Revenue for 2025
China's local governments project a cautious 2% growth in general public budget revenue for 2025, reflecting economic challenges including subdued consumer demand, export uncertainties, and a complex economic landscape; however, increased deficit-to-GDP ratios and special bond issuance aim to stimul...
China Projects Cautious 2% Growth in Public Budget Revenue for 2025
China's local governments project a cautious 2% growth in general public budget revenue for 2025, reflecting economic challenges including subdued consumer demand, export uncertainties, and a complex economic landscape; however, increased deficit-to-GDP ratios and special bond issuance aim to stimul...
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Rental Housing Shortage Worsened by 5,500 Unit Decrease
In 2024, the Netherlands saw a net decrease of 5,500 rental properties due to 20,500 fewer units from private investors and 15,000 more from commercial landlords, primarily driven by increased wealth taxes and rent control legislation.
Dutch Rental Housing Shortage Worsened by 5,500 Unit Decrease
In 2024, the Netherlands saw a net decrease of 5,500 rental properties due to 20,500 fewer units from private investors and 15,000 more from commercial landlords, primarily driven by increased wealth taxes and rent control legislation.
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48% Bias Score
Mexico City's ISSSTE Reform: Increased Contributions Spark Union Protests
Mexico City President Claudia Sheinbaum proposed an ISSSTE reform on February 7th to strengthen its finances and return housing functions to FOVISSSTE, increasing contributions for high-earning public employees to fund healthcare improvements, sparking protests from unions.
Mexico City's ISSSTE Reform: Increased Contributions Spark Union Protests
Mexico City President Claudia Sheinbaum proposed an ISSSTE reform on February 7th to strengthen its finances and return housing functions to FOVISSSTE, increasing contributions for high-earning public employees to fund healthcare improvements, sparking protests from unions.
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36% Bias Score
London's Largest Nightclub Temporarily Closed After Safety Incidents
Drumsheds, the world's largest nightclub in Tottenham, London, temporarily closed in December 2023 after three serious incidents (a stabbing and two drug overdose deaths) in its first two months prompted its temporary closure by Enfield council due to insufficient responses to health emergencies and...
London's Largest Nightclub Temporarily Closed After Safety Incidents
Drumsheds, the world's largest nightclub in Tottenham, London, temporarily closed in December 2023 after three serious incidents (a stabbing and two drug overdose deaths) in its first two months prompted its temporary closure by Enfield council due to insufficient responses to health emergencies and...
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52% Bias Score
Mexico City Sanitation Workers Face Abuse, Low Pay, and Systemic Neglect
In Mexico City, sanitation workers like Rogelio and Vicente face daily verbal abuse, low pay, and financial burdens, highlighting the precariousness of informal labor and lack of public empathy, despite some workers being registered under government programs like Nómina 1.
Mexico City Sanitation Workers Face Abuse, Low Pay, and Systemic Neglect
In Mexico City, sanitation workers like Rogelio and Vicente face daily verbal abuse, low pay, and financial burdens, highlighting the precariousness of informal labor and lack of public empathy, despite some workers being registered under government programs like Nómina 1.
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28% Bias Score
Italy and Turkey's Expanding Defense Ties Amidst Diplomatic Tensions
Italy's Leonardo is nearing a defense cooperation agreement with Turkey's Baykar, owned by President Erdoğan's son-in-law, following a visit by Leonardo executives to Istanbul last week; simultaneously, Greece and Turkey engaged in a diplomatic exchange at the UN Human Rights Council regarding the r...
Italy and Turkey's Expanding Defense Ties Amidst Diplomatic Tensions
Italy's Leonardo is nearing a defense cooperation agreement with Turkey's Baykar, owned by President Erdoğan's son-in-law, following a visit by Leonardo executives to Istanbul last week; simultaneously, Greece and Turkey engaged in a diplomatic exchange at the UN Human Rights Council regarding the r...
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20% Bias Score
Athens Unveiled": A Multifaceted Portrait of the Greek Capital
Anna Angelidaki's "Athens Unveiled" presents a multifaceted view of Athens, moving beyond typical tourist attractions to explore decaying mansions, forgotten commercial streets, and diverse neighborhoods like Exarchia and Psyrri, published in English and Greek.
Athens Unveiled": A Multifaceted Portrait of the Greek Capital
Anna Angelidaki's "Athens Unveiled" presents a multifaceted view of Athens, moving beyond typical tourist attractions to explore decaying mansions, forgotten commercial streets, and diverse neighborhoods like Exarchia and Psyrri, published in English and Greek.
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20% Bias Score
Severe Dog Attack Leaves Child Disfigured in Sochi
In Sochi, Russia, on February 26th, two Huskies escaped their yard, severely attacking nine-year-old Valera, causing devastating facial injuries; the owner faces charges, and the dogs were euthanized.
Severe Dog Attack Leaves Child Disfigured in Sochi
In Sochi, Russia, on February 26th, two Huskies escaped their yard, severely attacking nine-year-old Valera, causing devastating facial injuries; the owner faces charges, and the dogs were euthanized.
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56% Bias Score