December 2024
January 2025
Spain to Partially Forgive Regional Debt, Reform Financing System
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a partial debt forgiveness for autonomous communities and a comprehensive reform of the financing system, including addressing population criteria, fiscal spaces, and regional disparities, at a meeting in Santander with regional leaders.
Spain to Partially Forgive Regional Debt, Reform Financing System
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a partial debt forgiveness for autonomous communities and a comprehensive reform of the financing system, including addressing population criteria, fiscal spaces, and regional disparities, at a meeting in Santander with regional leaders.
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36% Bias Score
Ocaktan Critiques Erdoğan's 'New Turkey' Narrative
Mehmet Ocaktan criticizes President Erdoğan's "old" versus "new" Turkey comparison, arguing that economic mismanagement, compromised justice, and suppressed freedoms persist despite the AK Party's claims of reform; he cites economic crises, compromised institutions, and curtailed freedoms as evidenc...
Ocaktan Critiques Erdoğan's 'New Turkey' Narrative
Mehmet Ocaktan criticizes President Erdoğan's "old" versus "new" Turkey comparison, arguing that economic mismanagement, compromised justice, and suppressed freedoms persist despite the AK Party's claims of reform; he cites economic crises, compromised institutions, and curtailed freedoms as evidenc...
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56% Bias Score
Greece: €5.5 Billion Tax Deadline and Athens Rental Restrictions
Greek households and businesses must pay over €5.5 billion in taxes by December 31, 2024, including income tax, ENFIA, VAT, and vehicle fees; additional requirements include amended tax returns, property declarations, and asset justifications; short-term rental restrictions begin in Athens on Januar...
Greece: €5.5 Billion Tax Deadline and Athens Rental Restrictions
Greek households and businesses must pay over €5.5 billion in taxes by December 31, 2024, including income tax, ENFIA, VAT, and vehicle fees; additional requirements include amended tax returns, property declarations, and asset justifications; short-term rental restrictions begin in Athens on Januar...
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36% Bias Score
Indonesian Nursing Students Sue Dutch University for Exploitation
Fifteen Indonesian nursing students are suing Avans+ University in Breda, Netherlands, for alleged deception, negligence, and exploitation during a work-study program, claiming they were not paid a promised €7750 relocation allowance and worked excessive hours; Avans+ has since ended the program and...
Indonesian Nursing Students Sue Dutch University for Exploitation
Fifteen Indonesian nursing students are suing Avans+ University in Breda, Netherlands, for alleged deception, negligence, and exploitation during a work-study program, claiming they were not paid a promised €7750 relocation allowance and worked excessive hours; Avans+ has since ended the program and...
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Halt Digital Release of WWII Files Due to Privacy Concerns
Due to GDPR concerns, the Netherlands will not digitalize WWII criminal and collaborator files, despite a desire to increase accessibility for descendants; this contrasts with easier access in countries like Austria.
Dutch Halt Digital Release of WWII Files Due to Privacy Concerns
Due to GDPR concerns, the Netherlands will not digitalize WWII criminal and collaborator files, despite a desire to increase accessibility for descendants; this contrasts with easier access in countries like Austria.
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52% Bias Score
Barendrecht Sex Crimes Suspect Confesses to Abusing Approximately 30 Girls
A 45-year-old man, Mels van B., confessed to sexually abusing approximately 30 girls aged 9-12 in Barendrecht and Hoeven, Netherlands; he remains in custody pending further investigation.
Barendrecht Sex Crimes Suspect Confesses to Abusing Approximately 30 Girls
A 45-year-old man, Mels van B., confessed to sexually abusing approximately 30 girls aged 9-12 in Barendrecht and Hoeven, Netherlands; he remains in custody pending further investigation.
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32% Bias Score
INE to Improve Job Vacancy Data Collection in Spain
Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE) will improve its job vacancy data collection by 2027, incorporating online job portals to address criticisms of its current methodology, which shows a low vacancy rate despite high unemployment. The improved data is expected to give a more accurate picture...
INE to Improve Job Vacancy Data Collection in Spain
Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE) will improve its job vacancy data collection by 2027, incorporating online job portals to address criticisms of its current methodology, which shows a low vacancy rate despite high unemployment. The improved data is expected to give a more accurate picture...
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40% Bias Score
Nine Face Prison for Anti-Israel Protest at Erdoğan's TRT World Forum Speech
Nine individuals face up to three years in prison for protesting Israeli trade during Turkish President Erdoğan's speech at the TRT World Forum in Istanbul; the indictment cites organized actions and slogans against Israeli trade and the event.
Nine Face Prison for Anti-Israel Protest at Erdoğan's TRT World Forum Speech
Nine individuals face up to three years in prison for protesting Israeli trade during Turkish President Erdoğan's speech at the TRT World Forum in Istanbul; the indictment cites organized actions and slogans against Israeli trade and the event.
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56% Bias Score
"Archaeological Finds Delay Athens Square Renovations"
"Ongoing renovations of Athens' Agia Eirinis and Theatrou squares are delayed due to significant archaeological discoveries: a Hellenistic statue and extensive Roman-era building remains, respectively. The €1.2 million budget increase for the Theatrou square project reflects the cost of incorporatin...
"Archaeological Finds Delay Athens Square Renovations"
"Ongoing renovations of Athens' Agia Eirinis and Theatrou squares are delayed due to significant archaeological discoveries: a Hellenistic statue and extensive Roman-era building remains, respectively. The €1.2 million budget increase for the Theatrou square project reflects the cost of incorporatin...
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44% Bias Score
Indonesian Nursing Students Sue Dutch University for Exploitation
Fifteen Indonesian nursing students are suing Avans+ University in Breda, Netherlands, for fraud, negligence, and exploitation after being promised a relocation allowance of €7750 but receiving none; they also worked far more than the legally permitted 16 hours per week.
Indonesian Nursing Students Sue Dutch University for Exploitation
Fifteen Indonesian nursing students are suing Avans+ University in Breda, Netherlands, for fraud, negligence, and exploitation after being promised a relocation allowance of €7750 but receiving none; they also worked far more than the legally permitted 16 hours per week.
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48% Bias Score
Netherlands Returns Misattributed Human Skull to Mexico
The Netherlands returned a human skull encrusted with turquoise, originally misidentified as a Mixtec artifact from 1300-1500 but later revealed to be a 1960s creation by a Mexican dentist, to Mexico at its request on Thursday, highlighting ethical complexities in repatriation of human remains.
Netherlands Returns Misattributed Human Skull to Mexico
The Netherlands returned a human skull encrusted with turquoise, originally misidentified as a Mixtec artifact from 1300-1500 but later revealed to be a 1960s creation by a Mexican dentist, to Mexico at its request on Thursday, highlighting ethical complexities in repatriation of human remains.
Progress
32% Bias Score
€7 Million to Boost Child Vaccination in Four Dutch Cities
The Dutch government is investing €7 million to increase child vaccination rates in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht, addressing lower rates in poorer neighborhoods and combating vaccine hesitancy fueled by misinformation.
€7 Million to Boost Child Vaccination in Four Dutch Cities
The Dutch government is investing €7 million to increase child vaccination rates in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht, addressing lower rates in poorer neighborhoods and combating vaccine hesitancy fueled by misinformation.
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40% Bias Score