December 2024
January 2025
UK PM's First Cyprus Visit in 53 Years Signals Renewed Regional Engagement
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer concluded a landmark visit to the Republic of Cyprus, the first by a British Prime Minister in 53 years, holding talks with President Nikos Christodoulides on regional stability, the Cyprus issue, and bolstering bilateral ties across diverse sectors.
UK PM's First Cyprus Visit in 53 Years Signals Renewed Regional Engagement
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer concluded a landmark visit to the Republic of Cyprus, the first by a British Prime Minister in 53 years, holding talks with President Nikos Christodoulides on regional stability, the Cyprus issue, and bolstering bilateral ties across diverse sectors.
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32% Bias Score
Airlines to Carry Record 5.2 Billion Passengers in 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts a record 5.2 billion air passengers in 2025, with \$1 trillion in revenue and \$36.6 billion net profit, driven by lower oil prices, but hampered by supply chain issues and infrastructure limitations.
Airlines to Carry Record 5.2 Billion Passengers in 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts a record 5.2 billion air passengers in 2025, with \$1 trillion in revenue and \$36.6 billion net profit, driven by lower oil prices, but hampered by supply chain issues and infrastructure limitations.
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44% Bias Score
China Hosts Dialogue on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights
The Hernán Santa Cruz Dialogue on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights, held in Hangzhou on December 9, 2023, brought together nearly 50 countries and UN representatives to discuss China's role in advancing global human rights governance, focusing on initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative an...
China Hosts Dialogue on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights
The Hernán Santa Cruz Dialogue on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights, held in Hangzhou on December 9, 2023, brought together nearly 50 countries and UN representatives to discuss China's role in advancing global human rights governance, focusing on initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative an...
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44% Bias Score
Greece to Hike Tax on Bank-Owned Properties to Boost Housing Supply
The Greek government proposes a 30% ENFIA increase on approximately 9,000 bank-owned residential properties acquired via foreclosures to incentivize faster sales and alleviate the housing shortage, potentially implementing the measure unilaterally despite bank objections.
Greece to Hike Tax on Bank-Owned Properties to Boost Housing Supply
The Greek government proposes a 30% ENFIA increase on approximately 9,000 bank-owned residential properties acquired via foreclosures to incentivize faster sales and alleviate the housing shortage, potentially implementing the measure unilaterally despite bank objections.
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52% Bias Score
Mass Retirements in Greek Military Healthcare Following Medical Error Revelations
In response to multiple fatal medical errors reported at the 424th Military Hospital in Thessaloniki, Greece, the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (ΣΑΓΕ) ordered the mass retirement of numerous military hospital and armed forces health service directors, including the commanders of the 401st ...
Mass Retirements in Greek Military Healthcare Following Medical Error Revelations
In response to multiple fatal medical errors reported at the 424th Military Hospital in Thessaloniki, Greece, the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (ΣΑΓΕ) ordered the mass retirement of numerous military hospital and armed forces health service directors, including the commanders of the 401st ...
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40% Bias Score
Netherlands to Sell Only Legal Marijuana in 10 Cities Starting April 7, 2024
Starting April 7, 2024, 10 Dutch cities will transition 75 cannabis cafes to exclusively selling legally-produced marijuana, aiming to curb crime by eliminating the illegal production and distribution channels of the current "tolerated" policy.
Netherlands to Sell Only Legal Marijuana in 10 Cities Starting April 7, 2024
Starting April 7, 2024, 10 Dutch cities will transition 75 cannabis cafes to exclusively selling legally-produced marijuana, aiming to curb crime by eliminating the illegal production and distribution channels of the current "tolerated" policy.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Spain Unveils €8 Billion Pharmaceutical Strategy to Boost Domestic Production and Access
Spain's Ministry of Health presented a 2024-2028 pharmaceutical industry strategy to strengthen domestic production, promote innovation, ensure equitable access to medicines, and enhance the National Health System's sustainability, involving €8 billion investment and 4,500 new jobs.
Spain Unveils €8 Billion Pharmaceutical Strategy to Boost Domestic Production and Access
Spain's Ministry of Health presented a 2024-2028 pharmaceutical industry strategy to strengthen domestic production, promote innovation, ensure equitable access to medicines, and enhance the National Health System's sustainability, involving €8 billion investment and 4,500 new jobs.
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4% Bias Score
Turkish Union Protests Insufficient Salary Increases Amidst Inflation Crisis
HÜR-SEN protested in front of Turkey's Ministry of Labor and Social Security, demanding a comprehensive salary increase for public sector employees and retirees, citing a significant gap between the official inflation rate and the actual cost of living, and the non-inclusion of additional payments i...
Turkish Union Protests Insufficient Salary Increases Amidst Inflation Crisis
HÜR-SEN protested in front of Turkey's Ministry of Labor and Social Security, demanding a comprehensive salary increase for public sector employees and retirees, citing a significant gap between the official inflation rate and the actual cost of living, and the non-inclusion of additional payments i...
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56% Bias Score
EMST Launches "Octopus": Online Magazine on Contemporary Art
The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens, launched the online bi-lingual magazine "Octopus," focusing on contemporary art theory, whose first issue, released on December 1st, 2023, examines AIDS activism and attracted 2,000 views in 24 hours.
EMST Launches "Octopus": Online Magazine on Contemporary Art
The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens, launched the online bi-lingual magazine "Octopus," focusing on contemporary art theory, whose first issue, released on December 1st, 2023, examines AIDS activism and attracted 2,000 views in 24 hours.
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8% Bias Score
Norway Criticizes FIFA's World Cup Bidding Process
The Norwegian Football Federation criticized FIFA's bidding process for the 2030 and 2034 men's World Cups, citing flaws and inconsistencies with FIFA's own reform principles, and will vote against acclamation at Wednesday's digital congress.
Norway Criticizes FIFA's World Cup Bidding Process
The Norwegian Football Federation criticized FIFA's bidding process for the 2030 and 2034 men's World Cups, citing flaws and inconsistencies with FIFA's own reform principles, and will vote against acclamation at Wednesday's digital congress.
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36% Bias Score
"Schumacher Family Blackmailed: Three Men on Trial in Germany"
"Three men in Germany stand trial for blackmailing Michael Schumacher's family, demanding €15 million for photos obtained by a former family employee. The trial follows previous attempts to exploit the secrecy surrounding Schumacher's health after his 2013 skiing accident."
"Schumacher Family Blackmailed: Three Men on Trial in Germany"
"Three men in Germany stand trial for blackmailing Michael Schumacher's family, demanding €15 million for photos obtained by a former family employee. The trial follows previous attempts to exploit the secrecy surrounding Schumacher's health after his 2013 skiing accident."
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands Ranks Last in Labor Shortages, Threatening Economic Growth
A new report reveals the Netherlands ranks last among 89 major economies for labor shortages, leading to a declining business climate (rated 6/10) and 20% of companies considering relocation due to government policy instability and planned research budget cuts of €200 million.
Netherlands Ranks Last in Labor Shortages, Threatening Economic Growth
A new report reveals the Netherlands ranks last among 89 major economies for labor shortages, leading to a declining business climate (rated 6/10) and 20% of companies considering relocation due to government policy instability and planned research budget cuts of €200 million.
Progress
48% Bias Score