December 2024
January 2025
Heraklion Seeks Desalination to Combat Severe Drought
Facing severe drought due to the driest October in decades, Heraklion's mayor requested a feasibility study for desalination from the Almyros River, complemented by a new tertiary treatment plant producing 30,000 cubic meters of daily irrigation water, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Fund, aim...
Heraklion Seeks Desalination to Combat Severe Drought
Facing severe drought due to the driest October in decades, Heraklion's mayor requested a feasibility study for desalination from the Almyros River, complemented by a new tertiary treatment plant producing 30,000 cubic meters of daily irrigation water, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Fund, aim...
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20% Bias Score
Luxury Four Seasons Resort Planned for Porto Heli, Greece
Paul Coulson is investing over \300 million euros to transform the Hinitsa Bay hotel in Porto Heli into a Four Seasons resort, including 80 rooms, 30 bungalows, private villas, and private residences, utilizing an expedited development process via Presidential Decree.
Luxury Four Seasons Resort Planned for Porto Heli, Greece
Paul Coulson is investing over \300 million euros to transform the Hinitsa Bay hotel in Porto Heli into a Four Seasons resort, including 80 rooms, 30 bungalows, private villas, and private residences, utilizing an expedited development process via Presidential Decree.
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40% Bias Score
Vanadzor Council's Legal Battle to Conclude in January
A court hearing on January 21, 2024, will determine the fate of Vanadzor's council, which has been unable to elect a mayor for three years due to a legal challenge by the "Bright Armenia" party, which has now withdrawn its lawsuit.
Vanadzor Council's Legal Battle to Conclude in January
A court hearing on January 21, 2024, will determine the fate of Vanadzor's council, which has been unable to elect a mayor for three years due to a legal challenge by the "Bright Armenia" party, which has now withdrawn its lawsuit.
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36% Bias Score
Japanese Sumo Wrestlers Return to London, Facing European Acceptance Challenges
Top Japanese sumo wrestlers will compete in London's Royal Albert Hall in October 2025, a second European appearance after 1991, but former European champion Pieter Vroon doubts its success due to cultural differences and exclusionary practices.
Japanese Sumo Wrestlers Return to London, Facing European Acceptance Challenges
Top Japanese sumo wrestlers will compete in London's Royal Albert Hall in October 2025, a second European appearance after 1991, but former European champion Pieter Vroon doubts its success due to cultural differences and exclusionary practices.
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48% Bias Score
Rotterdam to Halt Asylum Seeker Support, 33 Face Eviction
Rotterdam will stop providing shelter to 33 out of 45 asylum seekers on January 1st, 2024, due to a lack of government funding, while 12 vulnerable individuals will receive temporary care until June 1st, creating a legal challenge and highlighting the financial burden on cities.
Rotterdam to Halt Asylum Seeker Support, 33 Face Eviction
Rotterdam will stop providing shelter to 33 out of 45 asylum seekers on January 1st, 2024, due to a lack of government funding, while 12 vulnerable individuals will receive temporary care until June 1st, creating a legal challenge and highlighting the financial burden on cities.
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52% Bias Score
Philanthropist Redirects Efforts to Aid Victims of October 2023 Israel Attacks
Olessia Kantor, a philanthropist who escaped an abusive marriage in Israel, redirected her foundation, Lev Esh, to aid victims of the October 2023 attacks, focusing on wounded soldiers and their families, highlighting the need for trauma-informed support and fostering unity.
Philanthropist Redirects Efforts to Aid Victims of October 2023 Israel Attacks
Olessia Kantor, a philanthropist who escaped an abusive marriage in Israel, redirected her foundation, Lev Esh, to aid victims of the October 2023 attacks, focusing on wounded soldiers and their families, highlighting the need for trauma-informed support and fostering unity.
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40% Bias Score
"Armenian MP Defies PM's Resignation Demand, Faces Accusations of State Secrets Leak"
"Former MP Hovig Aghazaryan refused Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's request to resign, leading to accusations of leaking state secrets and facing potential removal from his mandate; a criminal investigation into his phone seizure is underway."
"Armenian MP Defies PM's Resignation Demand, Faces Accusations of State Secrets Leak"
"Former MP Hovig Aghazaryan refused Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's request to resign, leading to accusations of leaking state secrets and facing potential removal from his mandate; a criminal investigation into his phone seizure is underway."
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52% Bias Score
UK Shifts Stance on Parthenon Sculptures
Following UK Prime Minister Sunak's cancellation of a meeting with the Greek Prime Minister due to the Parthenon Sculptures issue, the recent meeting between the Greek Prime Minister and UK Labour leader Keir Starmer signified a shift in British policy, with Starmer stating that the UK government wi...
UK Shifts Stance on Parthenon Sculptures
Following UK Prime Minister Sunak's cancellation of a meeting with the Greek Prime Minister due to the Parthenon Sculptures issue, the recent meeting between the Greek Prime Minister and UK Labour leader Keir Starmer signified a shift in British policy, with Starmer stating that the UK government wi...
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60% Bias Score
Longtime Arkansas Sports Reporter Bob Holt Dies at 65
Bob Holt, a 65-year-old Arkansas sports reporter for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, died on Wednesday after collapsing on Saturday following the Arkansas-Missouri game; his four-decade career was marked by insightful reporting, kindness, and numerous awards.
Longtime Arkansas Sports Reporter Bob Holt Dies at 65
Bob Holt, a 65-year-old Arkansas sports reporter for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, died on Wednesday after collapsing on Saturday following the Arkansas-Missouri game; his four-decade career was marked by insightful reporting, kindness, and numerous awards.
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24% Bias Score
Helmond to revoke youth award from child abuse suspect
A 25-year-old Helmonder, who received a youth award in 2017 for volunteer work, is suspected of abusing 20 children under 12 between April 15, 2018, and September 18, 2023, at a daycare center and several babysitting locations; the mayor intends to revoke his award.
Helmond to revoke youth award from child abuse suspect
A 25-year-old Helmonder, who received a youth award in 2017 for volunteer work, is suspected of abusing 20 children under 12 between April 15, 2018, and September 18, 2023, at a daycare center and several babysitting locations; the mayor intends to revoke his award.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Nitrogen Plan Criticized for Lack of Detail and Funding
The Dutch cabinet's nitrogen reduction plan, presented by Minister Wiersma, faces sharp criticism for its lack of detail and timelines, sparking concern among coalition parties and opposition alike. The plan includes technical innovation, a new emissions policy, and a buyout scheme, but lacks specif...
Dutch Nitrogen Plan Criticized for Lack of Detail and Funding
The Dutch cabinet's nitrogen reduction plan, presented by Minister Wiersma, faces sharp criticism for its lack of detail and timelines, sparking concern among coalition parties and opposition alike. The plan includes technical innovation, a new emissions policy, and a buyout scheme, but lacks specif...
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48% Bias Score
Albanese-Plibersek Rift Highlights Uncertainty over Labor's Future Leadership
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese bypassed Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to shelve an Environmental Protection Agency bill, causing a public rift between the two long-time colleagues and raising questions about Plibersek's future leadership prospects within the Labor Party.
Albanese-Plibersek Rift Highlights Uncertainty over Labor's Future Leadership
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese bypassed Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to shelve an Environmental Protection Agency bill, causing a public rift between the two long-time colleagues and raising questions about Plibersek's future leadership prospects within the Labor Party.
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60% Bias Score