December 2024
January 2025
Verdict Expected in Karabuk Migrant Woman's Death Trial
The trial for the suspicious death of 17-year-old Jeannah Danys Dinabongho Ibouanga in Karabuk, Turkey, concludes tomorrow; the prosecution charges Dursun Acar with sexual assault and potential murder, while the defense highlights investigative failures and the possible involvement of others.
Verdict Expected in Karabuk Migrant Woman's Death Trial
The trial for the suspicious death of 17-year-old Jeannah Danys Dinabongho Ibouanga in Karabuk, Turkey, concludes tomorrow; the prosecution charges Dursun Acar with sexual assault and potential murder, while the defense highlights investigative failures and the possible involvement of others.
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52% Bias Score
Greece: Housing Crisis Worsens as Prices Outpace Income Growth
In Greece, the rising cost of housing has outpaced income growth since 2020, requiring significantly more average salaries (232 in 2024 vs. 190 in 2020) to purchase the same property, now costing \303,693 instead of \200,000. The government aims to improve affordability in 2025 via subsidized loans ...
Greece: Housing Crisis Worsens as Prices Outpace Income Growth
In Greece, the rising cost of housing has outpaced income growth since 2020, requiring significantly more average salaries (232 in 2024 vs. 190 in 2020) to purchase the same property, now costing \303,693 instead of \200,000. The government aims to improve affordability in 2025 via subsidized loans ...
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36% Bias Score
Charter's 70th Anniversary Highlights Democratic Deficit in Dutch Kingdom
On May 29, 1954, Queen Juliana signed the Charter for the Kingdom of the Netherlands, ending colonial rule in the Caribbean and creating the Netherlands Antilles; this event is commemorated as Kingdom Day, but the Charter's democratic deficit and unequal power dynamics remain a point of contention.
Charter's 70th Anniversary Highlights Democratic Deficit in Dutch Kingdom
On May 29, 1954, Queen Juliana signed the Charter for the Kingdom of the Netherlands, ending colonial rule in the Caribbean and creating the Netherlands Antilles; this event is commemorated as Kingdom Day, but the Charter's democratic deficit and unequal power dynamics remain a point of contention.
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36% Bias Score
Taghi's Lawyers Request 16 Months to Prepare for Marengo Appeal
Ridouan Taghi's new lawyers requested 16 months to prepare for his appeal in the Marengo case, which involves multiple murders, while the prosecution wants only six months; the case file contains 83,316 pages.
Taghi's Lawyers Request 16 Months to Prepare for Marengo Appeal
Ridouan Taghi's new lawyers requested 16 months to prepare for his appeal in the Marengo case, which involves multiple murders, while the prosecution wants only six months; the case file contains 83,316 pages.
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36% Bias Score
668 Million Ruble Investment Approved for High-Tech Projects in Yekaterinburg's 'Titanium Valley' SEZ
Three new residents—'PZM Ural', 'RegLab', and 'Prosoft-Systems'—were approved for the 'Titanium Valley' SEZ in Yekaterinburg on December 16, 2024, with a combined investment of 668 million rubles and creating 195 jobs in high-tech manufacturing sectors.
668 Million Ruble Investment Approved for High-Tech Projects in Yekaterinburg's 'Titanium Valley' SEZ
Three new residents—'PZM Ural', 'RegLab', and 'Prosoft-Systems'—were approved for the 'Titanium Valley' SEZ in Yekaterinburg on December 16, 2024, with a combined investment of 668 million rubles and creating 195 jobs in high-tech manufacturing sectors.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Approves Quotas for 235,000 Foreign Workers in 2025
Russia approved quotas for 235,000 foreign workers in 2025 due to labor shortages across various sectors, with a significant portion (1700) needed for a new meat processing plant in Pskov Oblast, which will produce 284,000 tons of products and export to Cuba, Vietnam, and Hong Kong, illustrating reg...
Russia Approves Quotas for 235,000 Foreign Workers in 2025
Russia approved quotas for 235,000 foreign workers in 2025 due to labor shortages across various sectors, with a significant portion (1700) needed for a new meat processing plant in Pskov Oblast, which will produce 284,000 tons of products and export to Cuba, Vietnam, and Hong Kong, illustrating reg...
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
Thousands of Spanish farmers and ranchers protested in Madrid on Monday against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing that the agreement will lead to a flood of cheaper imports that do not meet EU quality standards and will negatively impact Spanish agriculture and rural areas.
Spanish Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
Thousands of Spanish farmers and ranchers protested in Madrid on Monday against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing that the agreement will lead to a flood of cheaper imports that do not meet EU quality standards and will negatively impact Spanish agriculture and rural areas.
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40% Bias Score
UK Private Sector Faces Steepest Job Cuts in Nearly Four Years
Britain's private sector experienced its steepest job cuts in nearly four years during December 2024, according to S&P Global Flash UK PMI data, with service sector job losses the most significant due to unfilled vacancies and increased employment costs; while the Composite Output Index remained at ...
UK Private Sector Faces Steepest Job Cuts in Nearly Four Years
Britain's private sector experienced its steepest job cuts in nearly four years during December 2024, according to S&P Global Flash UK PMI data, with service sector job losses the most significant due to unfilled vacancies and increased employment costs; while the Composite Output Index remained at ...
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Hospitals Threaten to Withdraw from Healthcare Accord Over Budget Cuts
Dutch hospitals threaten to leave negotiations for a national healthcare accord after unexpected €315 million in cuts were implemented to offset education budget shortfalls; the cuts impact training and specialist employment, jeopardizing the accord's collaborative approach.
Dutch Hospitals Threaten to Withdraw from Healthcare Accord Over Budget Cuts
Dutch hospitals threaten to leave negotiations for a national healthcare accord after unexpected €315 million in cuts were implemented to offset education budget shortfalls; the cuts impact training and specialist employment, jeopardizing the accord's collaborative approach.
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64% Bias Score
Dutch Police Officers Face Disciplinary Action for Racist X Posts
Following an investigation into racist and discriminatory remarks made by four police officers on their private X accounts in November 2023, two received disciplinary action—one with conditional dismissal and another with a salary reduction—while two others are undergoing further investigation.
Dutch Police Officers Face Disciplinary Action for Racist X Posts
Following an investigation into racist and discriminatory remarks made by four police officers on their private X accounts in November 2023, two received disciplinary action—one with conditional dismissal and another with a salary reduction—while two others are undergoing further investigation.
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24% Bias Score
Joseph and His Brothers: A Cautionary Tale of Silence and Jealousy
The Torah portion Vayeishev recounts how the brothers' jealousy of Joseph, fueled by silence and lack of communication, led to a severe family feud with tragic consequences, highlighting the importance of open dialogue.
Joseph and His Brothers: A Cautionary Tale of Silence and Jealousy
The Torah portion Vayeishev recounts how the brothers' jealousy of Joseph, fueled by silence and lack of communication, led to a severe family feud with tragic consequences, highlighting the importance of open dialogue.
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48% Bias Score
Israeli Knesset Debates 2025 Budget Amidst Coalition Disputes
The Israeli Knesset is debating the 2025 budget, prioritizing national security funding despite internal coalition disputes, particularly regarding police funding and tax policies, while delaying approval of the 2024 budget update.
Israeli Knesset Debates 2025 Budget Amidst Coalition Disputes
The Israeli Knesset is debating the 2025 budget, prioritizing national security funding despite internal coalition disputes, particularly regarding police funding and tax policies, while delaying approval of the 2024 budget update.
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56% Bias Score