December 2024
January 2025
DT64 Closure Sparks Massive Protests in Post-Reunification Germany
In 1991, the planned closure of East German youth radio station DT64 triggered massive protests involving chaining, hunger strikes, occupations, roadblocks, and 400,000 signatures, revealing the station's unique cultural importance and the resulting political and media integration challenges.
DT64 Closure Sparks Massive Protests in Post-Reunification Germany
In 1991, the planned closure of East German youth radio station DT64 triggered massive protests involving chaining, hunger strikes, occupations, roadblocks, and 400,000 signatures, revealing the station's unique cultural importance and the resulting political and media integration challenges.
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32% Bias Score
Scholz Loses Vote of No Confidence, Triggering Early German Elections
On December 16th, 2024, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of no confidence in the Bundestag, leading to early elections on February 23rd, 2025, after his coalition government collapsed in November. The vote resulted from disagreements on economic and social policies, causing a significant po...
Scholz Loses Vote of No Confidence, Triggering Early German Elections
On December 16th, 2024, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of no confidence in the Bundestag, leading to early elections on February 23rd, 2025, after his coalition government collapsed in November. The vote resulted from disagreements on economic and social policies, causing a significant po...
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48% Bias Score
China Shifts to Proactive Fiscal Policy for 2025 Growth
Facing economic headwinds, China announced a more proactive fiscal policy and moderately loose monetary policy for 2025, prioritizing domestic demand stimulation through increased consumer spending and infrastructure investment, expanding on successful 2024 programs with significantly increased fund...
China Shifts to Proactive Fiscal Policy for 2025 Growth
Facing economic headwinds, China announced a more proactive fiscal policy and moderately loose monetary policy for 2025, prioritizing domestic demand stimulation through increased consumer spending and infrastructure investment, expanding on successful 2024 programs with significantly increased fund...
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16% Bias Score
Three Candidates Vie for African Union Commission Chairperson Position
Three candidates—Mahamoud Ali Youssouf (Djibouti), Raila Odinga (Kenya), and Richard Randriamandrato (Madagascar)—are competing for the African Union Commission chairperson position in February 2025, focusing on peace, security, trade, and development.
Three Candidates Vie for African Union Commission Chairperson Position
Three candidates—Mahamoud Ali Youssouf (Djibouti), Raila Odinga (Kenya), and Richard Randriamandrato (Madagascar)—are competing for the African Union Commission chairperson position in February 2025, focusing on peace, security, trade, and development.
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20% Bias Score
Neoliberal Economic Policies: From Chile to Argentina and Beyond
In 1973, 'The Chicago Boys' implemented neoliberal policies in Chile, later adopted globally by leaders like Reagan and Thatcher; today, Argentina's President Milei and US President Trump are exploring similar approaches, potentially impacting global economic systems.
Neoliberal Economic Policies: From Chile to Argentina and Beyond
In 1973, 'The Chicago Boys' implemented neoliberal policies in Chile, later adopted globally by leaders like Reagan and Thatcher; today, Argentina's President Milei and US President Trump are exploring similar approaches, potentially impacting global economic systems.
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Government Seizes Assets from Opposition Municipalities
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu criticized the Turkish government's seizure of assets from at least six opposition-controlled municipalities, including Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir, accusing the government of targeting municipalities providing essential services like community kitchens and student scho...
Turkish Government Seizes Assets from Opposition Municipalities
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu criticized the Turkish government's seizure of assets from at least six opposition-controlled municipalities, including Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir, accusing the government of targeting municipalities providing essential services like community kitchens and student scho...
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56% Bias Score
US Court Blocks Nasdaq's Diversity Mandate, Reflecting National DEI Shift
A US federal appeals court blocked Nasdaq's diversity mandate for corporate boards, impacting 3,300 companies and reflecting a broader trend among US firms abandoning DEI initiatives, despite concerns about hindering progress toward true equality.
US Court Blocks Nasdaq's Diversity Mandate, Reflecting National DEI Shift
A US federal appeals court blocked Nasdaq's diversity mandate for corporate boards, impacting 3,300 companies and reflecting a broader trend among US firms abandoning DEI initiatives, despite concerns about hindering progress toward true equality.
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68% Bias Score
Syrian Refugees in Germany: Celebration Turns to Uncertainty
Following the fall of Assad's regime, Syrian refugees in Germany express contrasting desires: some want to return home to rebuild, while others who have integrated into German society fear deportation, highlighting the complex realities faced by refugees.
Syrian Refugees in Germany: Celebration Turns to Uncertainty
Following the fall of Assad's regime, Syrian refugees in Germany express contrasting desires: some want to return home to rebuild, while others who have integrated into German society fear deportation, highlighting the complex realities faced by refugees.
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36% Bias Score
Surge in Explosive Attacks in Netherlands: 6 Dead in The Hague, 1000+ Projected for 2023
Six deaths resulted from explosions in The Hague last Saturday, adding to a surge in explosive attacks in the Netherlands, totaling nearly 500 incidents by mid-year, with projections exceeding 1000 for 2023, shifting from hand grenades to more accessible illegal fireworks like 'cobras', often unrela...
Surge in Explosive Attacks in Netherlands: 6 Dead in The Hague, 1000+ Projected for 2023
Six deaths resulted from explosions in The Hague last Saturday, adding to a surge in explosive attacks in the Netherlands, totaling nearly 500 incidents by mid-year, with projections exceeding 1000 for 2023, shifting from hand grenades to more accessible illegal fireworks like 'cobras', often unrela...
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36% Bias Score
Israeli Airstrikes Hit 18 Syrian Military Targets in Tartous
Israeli warplanes conducted heavy airstrikes on at least 18 military targets in Syria's Tartous province on Sunday and Monday, causing a magnitude 3 tremor according to seismic apps; this brings the total number of Israeli strikes on Syria since December 8th to 473, with no immediate casualties repo...
Israeli Airstrikes Hit 18 Syrian Military Targets in Tartous
Israeli warplanes conducted heavy airstrikes on at least 18 military targets in Syria's Tartous province on Sunday and Monday, causing a magnitude 3 tremor according to seismic apps; this brings the total number of Israeli strikes on Syria since December 8th to 473, with no immediate casualties repo...
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32% Bias Score
Unique Portrait of Last Byzantine Emperor Discovered in Greece
Archaeologist Anastasia Koumousi discovered a unique portrait of Constantine XI Palaiologos, the last Byzantine emperor, in the Old Monastery of Taxiarchon in Aigialeia, Greece, during restoration work; the Ministry of Culture announced the discovery, which has international significance.
Unique Portrait of Last Byzantine Emperor Discovered in Greece
Archaeologist Anastasia Koumousi discovered a unique portrait of Constantine XI Palaiologos, the last Byzantine emperor, in the Old Monastery of Taxiarchon in Aigialeia, Greece, during restoration work; the Ministry of Culture announced the discovery, which has international significance.
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40% Bias Score
United Russia Congress Prioritizes SMO Support, 2026 Elections
United Russia's 22nd Congress outlined priorities set by President Putin, including a strengthened focus on supporting participants of the special military operation (SMO) through a 13-point national program and integrating veterans into leadership roles, alongside preparations for the 2026 election...
United Russia Congress Prioritizes SMO Support, 2026 Elections
United Russia's 22nd Congress outlined priorities set by President Putin, including a strengthened focus on supporting participants of the special military operation (SMO) through a 13-point national program and integrating veterans into leadership roles, alongside preparations for the 2026 election...
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48% Bias Score