December 2024
January 2025
FSB Arrests Russian-German Citizen for Alleged Railway Sabotage
On December 10, 2024, the FSB arrested a 21-year-old Russian-German citizen in Nizhni Novgorod for allegedly planning railway sabotage; the suspect confessed and an improvised explosive device was found at his home.
FSB Arrests Russian-German Citizen for Alleged Railway Sabotage
On December 10, 2024, the FSB arrested a 21-year-old Russian-German citizen in Nizhni Novgorod for allegedly planning railway sabotage; the suspect confessed and an improvised explosive device was found at his home.
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48% Bias Score
Northvolt Bankruptcy Costs Schleswig-Holstein €300 Million
Schleswig-Holstein will borrow €300 million to cover its share of a €600 million loan guarantee for Northvolt's now-bankrupt battery factory near Heide, after the company filed for bankruptcy under US insolvency law, revealing operational and financial difficulties since at least 2023.
Northvolt Bankruptcy Costs Schleswig-Holstein €300 Million
Schleswig-Holstein will borrow €300 million to cover its share of a €600 million loan guarantee for Northvolt's now-bankrupt battery factory near Heide, after the company filed for bankruptcy under US insolvency law, revealing operational and financial difficulties since at least 2023.
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32% Bias Score
Niedersachsen to Issue Debit Cards to Refugees
Niedersachsen will begin issuing debit cards to refugees next week, starting with 5,000 at state reception centers and expanding to 23,000 in municipalities from February 2025; a €50 daily cash limit is included to minimize the risk of funds going abroad, with adjustments possible based on feedback.
Niedersachsen to Issue Debit Cards to Refugees
Niedersachsen will begin issuing debit cards to refugees next week, starting with 5,000 at state reception centers and expanding to 23,000 in municipalities from February 2025; a €50 daily cash limit is included to minimize the risk of funds going abroad, with adjustments possible based on feedback.
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44% Bias Score
"Labor Unveils Expanded Childcare Subsidies Ahead of Australian Election"
"Australia's Labor government will announce plans to expand childcare subsidies to families earning up to \$530,000 annually for three days a week, eliminating the activity test, as part of its election platform."
"Labor Unveils Expanded Childcare Subsidies Ahead of Australian Election"
"Australia's Labor government will announce plans to expand childcare subsidies to families earning up to \$530,000 annually for three days a week, eliminating the activity test, as part of its election platform."
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48% Bias Score
"Large-Scale H. pylori Screening in Taiwan Fails to Reduce Stomach Cancer Rates"
"A large-scale study in Taiwan involving over 152,000 individuals aged 50-69 failed to demonstrate a significant reduction in stomach cancer incidence or mortality despite screening for Helicobacter pylori infection, highlighting the need for improved screening methods and preventative strategies."
"Large-Scale H. pylori Screening in Taiwan Fails to Reduce Stomach Cancer Rates"
"A large-scale study in Taiwan involving over 152,000 individuals aged 50-69 failed to demonstrate a significant reduction in stomach cancer incidence or mortality despite screening for Helicobacter pylori infection, highlighting the need for improved screening methods and preventative strategies."
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28% Bias Score
"Turkey's Human Rights Day Message: Support for Syria and Palestine"
"On Human Rights Day, Turkish President Erdoğan affirmed support for a comprehensive Syrian government and continued aid for Palestinians, highlighting efforts for peace in Gaza while condemning human rights violations in Palestine and emphasizing Turkey's commitment to combating Islamophobia and cu...
"Turkey's Human Rights Day Message: Support for Syria and Palestine"
"On Human Rights Day, Turkish President Erdoğan affirmed support for a comprehensive Syrian government and continued aid for Palestinians, highlighting efforts for peace in Gaza while condemning human rights violations in Palestine and emphasizing Turkey's commitment to combating Islamophobia and cu...
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40% Bias Score
"Saint Lucia's Return to Syracuse and Rome's Jubilee: Contrasting Expressions of Faith"
"The author recounts a visit to Saint Lucia's tomb in Syracuse, Sicily, witnessing the excited preparations for the return of her relics after ten years, contrasting this localized devotion with Rome's preparations for the Jubilee."
"Saint Lucia's Return to Syracuse and Rome's Jubilee: Contrasting Expressions of Faith"
"The author recounts a visit to Saint Lucia's tomb in Syracuse, Sicily, witnessing the excited preparations for the return of her relics after ten years, contrasting this localized devotion with Rome's preparations for the Jubilee."
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48% Bias Score
"Dubai Chocolate": German Christmas Market Trend Sparks Trademark Battle
"Dubai chocolate," a confection featuring pistachio paste and kadayif, created by Sara Hamuda, is highly sought-after in Germany, selling for up to €7.50 per 100g at Christmas markets, despite legal challenges due to the UAE's lack of trademark protection for the name and resulting widespread imitat...
"Dubai Chocolate": German Christmas Market Trend Sparks Trademark Battle
"Dubai chocolate," a confection featuring pistachio paste and kadayif, created by Sara Hamuda, is highly sought-after in Germany, selling for up to €7.50 per 100g at Christmas markets, despite legal challenges due to the UAE's lack of trademark protection for the name and resulting widespread imitat...
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44% Bias Score
"Slow E-Car Sales in Germany Prompt Calls for EU-Wide Incentives"
"Following the end of Germany's electric vehicle subsidy, sales dropped, leading to Ford's Cologne plant planning to cut roughly 25% of its workforce within three years despite a €2 billion investment in electric vehicle production; Chancellor Scholz proposes EU-wide incentives, while the FDP critic...
"Slow E-Car Sales in Germany Prompt Calls for EU-Wide Incentives"
"Following the end of Germany's electric vehicle subsidy, sales dropped, leading to Ford's Cologne plant planning to cut roughly 25% of its workforce within three years despite a €2 billion investment in electric vehicle production; Chancellor Scholz proposes EU-wide incentives, while the FDP critic...
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48% Bias Score
Turtle-Shaped Sculpture Found in Manot Cave Sheds Light on Ancient Rituals
A 28kg, 11-inch turtle-shaped rock sculpture, carved over 35,000 years ago, was discovered in Israel's Manot Cave, suggesting ritualistic practices by early homo sapiens in a secluded chamber within the cave.
Turtle-Shaped Sculpture Found in Manot Cave Sheds Light on Ancient Rituals
A 28kg, 11-inch turtle-shaped rock sculpture, carved over 35,000 years ago, was discovered in Israel's Manot Cave, suggesting ritualistic practices by early homo sapiens in a secluded chamber within the cave.
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44% Bias Score
Catalan Democratic Memory Law Approved, Sparking Controversy
Catalonia's approved Democratic Memory Law, a key part of Illa's agreement with ERC, mandates the removal of Francoist symbols within two years, designates new commemoration days, and creates a victims' census, sparking controversy by omitting certain victims.
Catalan Democratic Memory Law Approved, Sparking Controversy
Catalonia's approved Democratic Memory Law, a key part of Illa's agreement with ERC, mandates the removal of Francoist symbols within two years, designates new commemoration days, and creates a victims' census, sparking controversy by omitting certain victims.
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44% Bias Score
Spain Announces \"125 Million Euro Aid Plan for Media Digital Transformation
The Spanish government unveiled a \"125 million euro aid package for media, including 65 million for digital upgrades, 5 million for local media digital kits, 15 million for cybersecurity, and 30 million for AI integration and data sharing. The plan, initially announced in September 2022, aims to mo...
Spain Announces \"125 Million Euro Aid Plan for Media Digital Transformation
The Spanish government unveiled a \"125 million euro aid package for media, including 65 million for digital upgrades, 5 million for local media digital kits, 15 million for cybersecurity, and 30 million for AI integration and data sharing. The plan, initially announced in September 2022, aims to mo...
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40% Bias Score