December 2024
January 2025
Turkish Ministry Restricts Graphic Novel Adaptation of Nazım Hikmet's "Kuvayi Milliye"
The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced that a graphic novel adaptation of Nazım Hikmet's "Kuvayi Milliye Destanı," illustrated by Nuri Kurtcebe, has been restricted from general access in public libraries due to explicit sexual content; however, other works by Nazım Hikmet remain wide...
Turkish Ministry Restricts Graphic Novel Adaptation of Nazım Hikmet's "Kuvayi Milliye"
The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced that a graphic novel adaptation of Nazım Hikmet's "Kuvayi Milliye Destanı," illustrated by Nuri Kurtcebe, has been restricted from general access in public libraries due to explicit sexual content; however, other works by Nazım Hikmet remain wide...
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44% Bias Score
Italy Unemployment Hits 20-Year Low Amid Rise in Inactive Population
Italy's unemployment rate fell to 5.8% in October 2024, the lowest in nearly 20 years, while the number of inactive people rose by 28,000, mostly women and those under 35, despite overall employment rising by 47,000.
Italy Unemployment Hits 20-Year Low Amid Rise in Inactive Population
Italy's unemployment rate fell to 5.8% in October 2024, the lowest in nearly 20 years, while the number of inactive people rose by 28,000, mostly women and those under 35, despite overall employment rising by 47,000.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Widening Trade Deficit Exposes Flawed Economic Policies
Turkey's November foreign trade deficit surged 22.2% to $7.3 billion due to a 3.1% drop in exports ($22.3 billion) and a 2.4% increase in imports ($29.6 billion), exposing the flaws in the government's economic strategy and unsustainable import-based growth model.
Turkey's Widening Trade Deficit Exposes Flawed Economic Policies
Turkey's November foreign trade deficit surged 22.2% to $7.3 billion due to a 3.1% drop in exports ($22.3 billion) and a 2.4% increase in imports ($29.6 billion), exposing the flaws in the government's economic strategy and unsustainable import-based growth model.
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48% Bias Score
Irish Center-Right Coalition Projected to Remain in Power
Ireland's election results indicate a likely continuation of the center-right coalition government, despite Sinn Féin's strong initial showing; however, forming a new government will require negotiations and the inclusion of additional parties to reach the 88 seats needed for a majority.
Irish Center-Right Coalition Projected to Remain in Power
Ireland's election results indicate a likely continuation of the center-right coalition government, despite Sinn Féin's strong initial showing; however, forming a new government will require negotiations and the inclusion of additional parties to reach the 88 seats needed for a majority.
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48% Bias Score
Verstappen Wins Qatar GP Amidst Penalty Controversy and Championship Battle
Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix despite a grid penalty, while McLaren and Ferrari battle for the constructors' title, and several drivers faced penalties and incidents including tire failures and a potential driver change at Alpine.
Verstappen Wins Qatar GP Amidst Penalty Controversy and Championship Battle
Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix despite a grid penalty, while McLaren and Ferrari battle for the constructors' title, and several drivers faced penalties and incidents including tire failures and a potential driver change at Alpine.
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44% Bias Score
Vladimir Dolгих: The Architect of Modern Norilsk
Vladimir Dolгих, born December 5, 1924, saved the Norilsk Mining and Metallurgical Combine from closure through technological upgrades and securing government funding, leading to Norilsk's transformation into a modern city and establishing a legacy of educational development.
Vladimir Dolгих: The Architect of Modern Norilsk
Vladimir Dolгих, born December 5, 1924, saved the Norilsk Mining and Metallurgical Combine from closure through technological upgrades and securing government funding, leading to Norilsk's transformation into a modern city and establishing a legacy of educational development.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey to Privatize Public Assets in 2025 Budget
The Turkish government plans to further privatize numerous public assets in 2025, including power plants, ports, and highways, continuing a long-standing policy under the current administration that has seen the sale of 277 state-owned entities since 1986, totaling 150.9 billion TL, despite concerns...
Turkey to Privatize Public Assets in 2025 Budget
The Turkish government plans to further privatize numerous public assets in 2025, including power plants, ports, and highways, continuing a long-standing policy under the current administration that has seen the sale of 277 state-owned entities since 1986, totaling 150.9 billion TL, despite concerns...
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60% Bias Score
ADM Report: 2025 Food Trends Blend Nostalgia, Tech, and Gen Z Creativity
ADM's Flavor and Color Trends 2025 report identifies nostalgia, technological advancements, and Gen Z influence as key drivers of food innovation, predicting a future where authenticity meets technological enhancements to deliver unique consumer experiences.
ADM Report: 2025 Food Trends Blend Nostalgia, Tech, and Gen Z Creativity
ADM's Flavor and Color Trends 2025 report identifies nostalgia, technological advancements, and Gen Z influence as key drivers of food innovation, predicting a future where authenticity meets technological enhancements to deliver unique consumer experiences.
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40% Bias Score
China Deepens Ties with Central Asian Nations Amidst Growing Regional Influence
Following the fifth China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers' meeting in Chengdu, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held separate meetings with his counterparts from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan on Sunday, focusing on deepening bilateral cooperation and strengthening strategic partnerships acro...
China Deepens Ties with Central Asian Nations Amidst Growing Regional Influence
Following the fifth China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers' meeting in Chengdu, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held separate meetings with his counterparts from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan on Sunday, focusing on deepening bilateral cooperation and strengthening strategic partnerships acro...
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44% Bias Score
PSD Projected to Win Romanian Parliamentary Elections Amidst Rise of Far-Right
Romania's parliamentary elections saw the Social Democratic Party (PSD) projected to win with 26% of the vote, according to an exit poll, despite a significant rise of radical-right parties like AUR (19%), which previously held 8.5% of the vote. The exit poll's reliability is questionable due to the...
PSD Projected to Win Romanian Parliamentary Elections Amidst Rise of Far-Right
Romania's parliamentary elections saw the Social Democratic Party (PSD) projected to win with 26% of the vote, according to an exit poll, despite a significant rise of radical-right parties like AUR (19%), which previously held 8.5% of the vote. The exit poll's reliability is questionable due to the...
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36% Bias Score
Rostov Oblast Faces Significant Changes from December 1st, 2024
Starting December 1st, 2024, Rostov Oblast residents face changes including reduced speed limits on the M-4 Don highway, fines for using summer tires in winter (500 RUB), increased railway ticket prices (approximately 11.6%), debt relief for military personnel, and a 1500 RUB daily fine for improper...
Rostov Oblast Faces Significant Changes from December 1st, 2024
Starting December 1st, 2024, Rostov Oblast residents face changes including reduced speed limits on the M-4 Don highway, fines for using summer tires in winter (500 RUB), increased railway ticket prices (approximately 11.6%), debt relief for military personnel, and a 1500 RUB daily fine for improper...
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24% Bias Score
Queensland's Youth Justice Bill Faces Widespread Condemnation
Queensland's proposed youth justice law changes, introduced Thursday, are facing heavy criticism for violating human rights, ignoring evidence-based approaches, and disproportionately affecting vulnerable youth; despite concerns, the bill is likely to pass.
Queensland's Youth Justice Bill Faces Widespread Condemnation
Queensland's proposed youth justice law changes, introduced Thursday, are facing heavy criticism for violating human rights, ignoring evidence-based approaches, and disproportionately affecting vulnerable youth; despite concerns, the bill is likely to pass.
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40% Bias Score