December 2024
January 2025
Global Economic Growth Forecast Positive, but Latin American Insurtech Needs Collaboration
Mapfre Economics predicts 3.2% global economic growth and 4.2% inflation in 2024, with similar but slightly improved figures for 2025; however, Latin American Insurtech faces underfunding despite growing numbers of startups, highlighting the need for increased collaboration.
Global Economic Growth Forecast Positive, but Latin American Insurtech Needs Collaboration
Mapfre Economics predicts 3.2% global economic growth and 4.2% inflation in 2024, with similar but slightly improved figures for 2025; however, Latin American Insurtech faces underfunding despite growing numbers of startups, highlighting the need for increased collaboration.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Morena Leaders Resolve Public Conflict, Emphasizing Unity and Accountability
Morena's national leader, Luisa María Alcalde, resolved a public conflict between party leaders Adán Augusto López and Ricardo Monreal, emphasizing the need to report any irregularities and maintain party unity to protect the party's national project.
Morena Leaders Resolve Public Conflict, Emphasizing Unity and Accountability
Morena's national leader, Luisa María Alcalde, resolved a public conflict between party leaders Adán Augusto López and Ricardo Monreal, emphasizing the need to report any irregularities and maintain party unity to protect the party's national project.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Ministry Sanctions Tourist Apartment Platform for Unlicensed Listings
The Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs launched a sanctioning procedure against a tourist apartment platform for failing to remove thousands of unlicensed property listings despite a prior request to do so, potentially facing fines up to \u20ac100,000 or more.
Spanish Ministry Sanctions Tourist Apartment Platform for Unlicensed Listings
The Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs launched a sanctioning procedure against a tourist apartment platform for failing to remove thousands of unlicensed property listings despite a prior request to do so, potentially facing fines up to \u20ac100,000 or more.
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24% Bias Score
Serbia Aims for EU Membership by 2026
Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić announced Serbia's goal to join the EU by the end of 2026 during an official visit to Athens, emphasizing strong ties with Greece and outlining Serbia's strategies regarding Kosovo, Turkey, and the US.
Serbia Aims for EU Membership by 2026
Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić announced Serbia's goal to join the EU by the end of 2026 during an official visit to Athens, emphasizing strong ties with Greece and outlining Serbia's strategies regarding Kosovo, Turkey, and the US.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Gleason Score: Key to Prostate Cancer Treatment Decisions
Prostate cancer diagnosis uses the Gleason score (6-10), from biopsy samples, to determine cancer aggressiveness; higher scores indicate faster growth and spread, influencing treatment decisions; a revised system offers finer risk stratification.
Gleason Score: Key to Prostate Cancer Treatment Decisions
Prostate cancer diagnosis uses the Gleason score (6-10), from biopsy samples, to determine cancer aggressiveness; higher scores indicate faster growth and spread, influencing treatment decisions; a revised system offers finer risk stratification.
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32% Bias Score
China Expands Occupational Disease Coverage
China updated its occupational disease catalog on Monday, adding carpal tunnel syndrome for manufacturing workers and PTSD for emergency personnel, effective August 1, 2025, reflecting international standards and addressing evolving work conditions.
China Expands Occupational Disease Coverage
China updated its occupational disease catalog on Monday, adding carpal tunnel syndrome for manufacturing workers and PTSD for emergency personnel, effective August 1, 2025, reflecting international standards and addressing evolving work conditions.
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28% Bias Score
Chile's Pension Reform: Political Divisions Threaten Passage
Chile's pension reform bill, debated in Congress since late 2022, faces political uncertainty due to internal opposition divisions over the allocation of a 6% additional contribution; a Senate resolution is expected in January, with public support at 80% for approval before President Boric's term en...
Chile's Pension Reform: Political Divisions Threaten Passage
Chile's pension reform bill, debated in Congress since late 2022, faces political uncertainty due to internal opposition divisions over the allocation of a 6% additional contribution; a Senate resolution is expected in January, with public support at 80% for approval before President Boric's term en...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Colombian Court Annuls Election, Petro Accuses Judiciary of 'Lawfare'
Following a legal challenge, Colombia's Council of State annulled the October 2023 election of José Luis Bohórquez as mayor of Duitama, prompting President Gustavo Petro to accuse the court of 'lawfare' and warn of an impending 'parliamentary coup' against his administration.
Colombian Court Annuls Election, Petro Accuses Judiciary of 'Lawfare'
Following a legal challenge, Colombia's Council of State annulled the October 2023 election of José Luis Bohórquez as mayor of Duitama, prompting President Gustavo Petro to accuse the court of 'lawfare' and warn of an impending 'parliamentary coup' against his administration.
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60% Bias Score
UN Security Council Urges Syrian-Led Political Process, Reiterates Commitment to Sovereignty
The UN Security Council, in a statement on Tuesday, urged a Syrian-led political process based on Resolution 2254 (2015), reiterated its commitment to Syria's sovereignty, called for counter-terrorism efforts, emphasized humanitarian access, and supported the UNDOF mission in maintaining the 1974 Di...
UN Security Council Urges Syrian-Led Political Process, Reiterates Commitment to Sovereignty
The UN Security Council, in a statement on Tuesday, urged a Syrian-led political process based on Resolution 2254 (2015), reiterated its commitment to Syria's sovereignty, called for counter-terrorism efforts, emphasized humanitarian access, and supported the UNDOF mission in maintaining the 1974 Di...
Progress
32% Bias Score
Chinese New Year Holiday Spurs Travel Bookings Surge
China's extended 8-day Chinese New Year holiday (January 28-February 4) is causing a surge in travel bookings, with flight and hotel reservations reaching record highs and popular domestic destinations including Beijing, Shanghai, and Sanya, while international travel to Japan is also expected to in...
Chinese New Year Holiday Spurs Travel Bookings Surge
China's extended 8-day Chinese New Year holiday (January 28-February 4) is causing a surge in travel bookings, with flight and hotel reservations reaching record highs and popular domestic destinations including Beijing, Shanghai, and Sanya, while international travel to Japan is also expected to in...
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20% Bias Score
Mitsotakis to Announce Next President in January; Criticizes PASOK, Outlines 2025 Economic Plan
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced he will name the next President in mid-January, criticized PASOK's economic proposals as confusing and lacking understanding of banking, and highlighted his government's focus on tax cuts and economic growth in 2025, while also commenting on the US ...
Mitsotakis to Announce Next President in January; Criticizes PASOK, Outlines 2025 Economic Plan
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced he will name the next President in mid-January, criticized PASOK's economic proposals as confusing and lacking understanding of banking, and highlighted his government's focus on tax cuts and economic growth in 2025, while also commenting on the US ...
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44% Bias Score
Record 12,114 Social Entrepreneurs Registered in Russia
Russia's social entrepreneurship register reached 12,114 companies in December 2023, a record high showing an 11.7% increase year-over-year; Moscow Oblast leads with 1137 registered businesses, while regional disparities highlight the need for broader support and promotion.
Record 12,114 Social Entrepreneurs Registered in Russia
Russia's social entrepreneurship register reached 12,114 companies in December 2023, a record high showing an 11.7% increase year-over-year; Moscow Oblast leads with 1137 registered businesses, while regional disparities highlight the need for broader support and promotion.
Progress
44% Bias Score