December 2024
January 2025
Berlin Cancels 29 Euro Public Transport Ticket to Cut Costs
Berlin ended its 29 Euro public transport ticket for new customers on December 10th, 2024, to save 300 million Euros in its 2025 budget; existing users will be automatically switched to the 58 Euro Germany ticket, with the city covering the difference until their contract expires.
Berlin Cancels 29 Euro Public Transport Ticket to Cut Costs
Berlin ended its 29 Euro public transport ticket for new customers on December 10th, 2024, to save 300 million Euros in its 2025 budget; existing users will be automatically switched to the 58 Euro Germany ticket, with the city covering the difference until their contract expires.
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52% Bias Score
Germany's Former Coalition Agrees on Tax Relief for Citizens
Germany's former ruling coalition reached an agreement on tax relief for citizens, including eliminating the 'cold progression' and raising child benefits, starting in 2025, pending Bundestag and Bundesrat approval and requiring Union support.
Germany's Former Coalition Agrees on Tax Relief for Citizens
Germany's former ruling coalition reached an agreement on tax relief for citizens, including eliminating the 'cold progression' and raising child benefits, starting in 2025, pending Bundestag and Bundesrat approval and requiring Union support.
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32% Bias Score
Spanish Supreme Court Criticizes Accusations of Judicial Bias
Spain's Supreme Court president criticized accusations of political bias against judges, highlighting the damage to public trust and the rule of law, following accusations from government officials and political parties about alleged collusion between the PP party and some judges against the governm...
Spanish Supreme Court Criticizes Accusations of Judicial Bias
Spain's Supreme Court president criticized accusations of political bias against judges, highlighting the damage to public trust and the rule of law, following accusations from government officials and political parties about alleged collusion between the PP party and some judges against the governm...
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60% Bias Score
Investigation Reveals Discrepancy in Asset Value of Brother of Spanish Prime Minister
A Spanish court investigation found David Sánchez, brother of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, held €71,411 in BBVA stock, contradicting a previous claim of €1.4 million in a lawsuit filed by Manos Limpias, resulting in an investigation into alleged irregularities in his 2017 hiring by the Diputación d...
Investigation Reveals Discrepancy in Asset Value of Brother of Spanish Prime Minister
A Spanish court investigation found David Sánchez, brother of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, held €71,411 in BBVA stock, contradicting a previous claim of €1.4 million in a lawsuit filed by Manos Limpias, resulting in an investigation into alleged irregularities in his 2017 hiring by the Diputación d...
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48% Bias Score
Greece to Acquire 590 US Switchblade Drones
Greece's National Security Council approved the purchase of 590 US-made Switchblade 300 and 600 drones for €75.2 million, with Greece paying only €25 million; these 'kamikaze' drones will equip Greek ground and special forces units, enhancing precision strike capabilities.
Greece to Acquire 590 US Switchblade Drones
Greece's National Security Council approved the purchase of 590 US-made Switchblade 300 and 600 drones for €75.2 million, with Greece paying only €25 million; these 'kamikaze' drones will equip Greek ground and special forces units, enhancing precision strike capabilities.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Court Rejects Military Export Ban to Israel
A Dutch court rejected a ban on military exports to Israel, finding the government adheres to regulations despite concerns over the use of weapons in Gaza; however, a separate ruling prohibits F-35 part exports, though these continue indirectly via other nations.
Dutch Court Rejects Military Export Ban to Israel
A Dutch court rejected a ban on military exports to Israel, finding the government adheres to regulations despite concerns over the use of weapons in Gaza; however, a separate ruling prohibits F-35 part exports, though these continue indirectly via other nations.
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44% Bias Score
Georgian DJ Highlights Political Crackdown, Calls for International Support
Lasha Jorjoliani, a Georgian DJ and co-owner of London's \"Fold\" club, discusses the differences between club scenes in Tbilisi, London, and Berlin, highlighting the political significance of Georgian clubs and their role in promoting inclusivity amidst government crackdowns on pro-European protest...
Georgian DJ Highlights Political Crackdown, Calls for International Support
Lasha Jorjoliani, a Georgian DJ and co-owner of London's \"Fold\" club, discusses the differences between club scenes in Tbilisi, London, and Berlin, highlighting the political significance of Georgian clubs and their role in promoting inclusivity amidst government crackdowns on pro-European protest...
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52% Bias Score
Royal Mail fined \u00a310.5 million for repeated delivery failures
Ofcom fined Royal Mail \u00a310.5 million for consistently failing to meet mail delivery targets between April 2023 and March 2024, delivering only 74.7 percent of first-class mail and 92.7 percent of second-class mail on time; this follows a previous \u00a35.6 million fine and comes as Czech billio...
Royal Mail fined \u00a310.5 million for repeated delivery failures
Ofcom fined Royal Mail \u00a310.5 million for consistently failing to meet mail delivery targets between April 2023 and March 2024, delivering only 74.7 percent of first-class mail and 92.7 percent of second-class mail on time; this follows a previous \u00a35.6 million fine and comes as Czech billio...
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44% Bias Score
Italy Reduces Offshore Drilling Distance, Streamlines Environmental Approvals
Italy's new environmental decree, passed December 10th, reduces the minimum distance for offshore oil and gas drilling from 12 to 9 nautical miles, streamlining environmental assessments for nationally strategic projects, despite opposition and conflicting court rulings.
Italy Reduces Offshore Drilling Distance, Streamlines Environmental Approvals
Italy's new environmental decree, passed December 10th, reduces the minimum distance for offshore oil and gas drilling from 12 to 9 nautical miles, streamlining environmental assessments for nationally strategic projects, despite opposition and conflicting court rulings.
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48% Bias Score
Berghain at 20: Shaping Techno Culture and Berlin's Identity
Berghain, a Berlin techno club celebrating its 20th anniversary, is known for its hard techno music, permissive atmosphere, including on-site drug use and sex, and selective door policy that contributes to its exclusive and intense club experience.
Berghain at 20: Shaping Techno Culture and Berlin's Identity
Berghain, a Berlin techno club celebrating its 20th anniversary, is known for its hard techno music, permissive atmosphere, including on-site drug use and sex, and selective door policy that contributes to its exclusive and intense club experience.
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40% Bias Score
Greece Launches 'No Helmet, No Gas' Campaign to Reduce Motorcycle Accidents
The Greek Ministries of Health and Development, along with the Federation of Gas Station Owners, launched a campaign urging gas stations to refuse service to motorcyclists without helmets to curb the high rate of motorcycle-related head injuries, inspired by a gas station owner in Crete who implemen...
Greece Launches 'No Helmet, No Gas' Campaign to Reduce Motorcycle Accidents
The Greek Ministries of Health and Development, along with the Federation of Gas Station Owners, launched a campaign urging gas stations to refuse service to motorcyclists without helmets to curb the high rate of motorcycle-related head injuries, inspired by a gas station owner in Crete who implemen...
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44% Bias Score
14-Year Sentence for Murder and Burning of Wife in Netherlands
A 45-year-old man from Reuver, Netherlands, received a 14-year prison sentence for killing and burning his wife in June 2022; her body was found in Germany months later, leading to his arrest in October 2022.
14-Year Sentence for Murder and Burning of Wife in Netherlands
A 45-year-old man from Reuver, Netherlands, received a 14-year prison sentence for killing and burning his wife in June 2022; her body was found in Germany months later, leading to his arrest in October 2022.
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44% Bias Score