December 2024
January 2025
Turkey's Declining Birth Rate Strains Social Systems
Turkey's birth rate has significantly decreased from 1.35 million in 2014 to 958,408 in 2023, resulting in increased strain on social security and healthcare systems; the government is launching research and forming a new board to address this issue.
Turkey's Declining Birth Rate Strains Social Systems
Turkey's birth rate has significantly decreased from 1.35 million in 2014 to 958,408 in 2023, resulting in increased strain on social security and healthcare systems; the government is launching research and forming a new board to address this issue.
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56% Bias Score
Top Transfer QB Mateer Commits to Oklahoma
John Mateer, the No. 1 ranked quarterback in the transfer portal, committed to Oklahoma, reuniting with his former offensive coordinator; his impressive dual-threat skills and leadership are expected to significantly boost Oklahoma's struggling offense, while leaving Washington State facing major ch...
Top Transfer QB Mateer Commits to Oklahoma
John Mateer, the No. 1 ranked quarterback in the transfer portal, committed to Oklahoma, reuniting with his former offensive coordinator; his impressive dual-threat skills and leadership are expected to significantly boost Oklahoma's struggling offense, while leaving Washington State facing major ch...
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36% Bias Score
Greece Faces Macroeconomic and Social Imbalances: European Commission Assessment
The European Commission flagged macroeconomic imbalances in Greece in 2023, including a 6.3% current account deficit, a -139.3% net international investment position, and overvalued housing prices, alongside significant social challenges including high poverty and low labor market participation.
Greece Faces Macroeconomic and Social Imbalances: European Commission Assessment
The European Commission flagged macroeconomic imbalances in Greece in 2023, including a 6.3% current account deficit, a -139.3% net international investment position, and overvalued housing prices, alongside significant social challenges including high poverty and low labor market participation.
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52% Bias Score
Greek Ministry Defies Court Ruling on Construction Permits
Greece's Ministry of Environment passed an amendment that protects building permits issued before a Supreme Court ruling deemed construction incentives under the New Building Regulations (NOK) unconstitutional, defying the court's order to revoke permits not yet under construction by December 11th.
Greek Ministry Defies Court Ruling on Construction Permits
Greece's Ministry of Environment passed an amendment that protects building permits issued before a Supreme Court ruling deemed construction incentives under the New Building Regulations (NOK) unconstitutional, defying the court's order to revoke permits not yet under construction by December 11th.
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44% Bias Score
Murmansk Train Collision: 2 Dead, 31 Injured
A passenger train collision in Russia's Murmansk region on December 18th resulted in 2 deaths and 31 injuries among 326 passengers; 4 cars derailed, and a criminal investigation is underway.
Murmansk Train Collision: 2 Dead, 31 Injured
A passenger train collision in Russia's Murmansk region on December 18th resulted in 2 deaths and 31 injuries among 326 passengers; 4 cars derailed, and a criminal investigation is underway.
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24% Bias Score
Botulism Outbreak in Yekaterinburg Linked to "Za rodinu" Sprats
A mother and daughter in Yekaterinburg, Russia, contracted botulism after eating "Za rodinu" brand sprats bought December 8th from an unlicensed vendor near DK VOS. Both are critically ill, highlighting food safety concerns and prompting investigations by authorities.
Botulism Outbreak in Yekaterinburg Linked to "Za rodinu" Sprats
A mother and daughter in Yekaterinburg, Russia, contracted botulism after eating "Za rodinu" brand sprats bought December 8th from an unlicensed vendor near DK VOS. Both are critically ill, highlighting food safety concerns and prompting investigations by authorities.
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40% Bias Score
Flow" Wins Best Animated Feature at European Film Awards
Flow," a Latvian animated film by Gints Zilbalodis, won Best Animated Feature at the European Film Awards after also receiving recognition at Cannes and the Seville Festival. The film follows a cat in a flooded world and explores themes of community, resilience, and overcoming adversity.
Flow" Wins Best Animated Feature at European Film Awards
Flow," a Latvian animated film by Gints Zilbalodis, won Best Animated Feature at the European Film Awards after also receiving recognition at Cannes and the Seville Festival. The film follows a cat in a flooded world and explores themes of community, resilience, and overcoming adversity.
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32% Bias Score
Greece Aims to Reduce Emergency Department Wait Times with 25-Point Plan
The Greek Ministry of Health is implementing a 25-point plan to reduce Emergency Department wait times by addressing paramedic shortages (500 new hires by early 2025) and radiology bottlenecks (telehealth system by mid-2025), aiming to reduce average wait times to 5-6 hours by Easter 2024.
Greece Aims to Reduce Emergency Department Wait Times with 25-Point Plan
The Greek Ministry of Health is implementing a 25-point plan to reduce Emergency Department wait times by addressing paramedic shortages (500 new hires by early 2025) and radiology bottlenecks (telehealth system by mid-2025), aiming to reduce average wait times to 5-6 hours by Easter 2024.
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36% Bias Score
Overtaxation of Greece's Hotel Sector Threatens Competitiveness
A study by the Institute of Tourism Research and Forecasting (ITEP) found that taxes on Greece's hotel sector are disproportionately high compared to other industries, reaching 19.1% of production costs in 2019, up from 15.6% in 2010, negatively impacting its competitiveness.
Overtaxation of Greece's Hotel Sector Threatens Competitiveness
A study by the Institute of Tourism Research and Forecasting (ITEP) found that taxes on Greece's hotel sector are disproportionately high compared to other industries, reaching 19.1% of production costs in 2019, up from 15.6% in 2010, negatively impacting its competitiveness.
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28% Bias Score
Greek Army Aviation Faces Critical Helicopter Maintenance Crisis
Facing critical helicopter maintenance issues, the Hellenic Army Aviation struggles with operational readiness due to damaged infrastructure, delayed spare parts procurement from the UAE, USA, and Saudi Arabia, and low availability of Chinooks and NH-90 helicopters; impacting transport and special o...
Greek Army Aviation Faces Critical Helicopter Maintenance Crisis
Facing critical helicopter maintenance issues, the Hellenic Army Aviation struggles with operational readiness due to damaged infrastructure, delayed spare parts procurement from the UAE, USA, and Saudi Arabia, and low availability of Chinooks and NH-90 helicopters; impacting transport and special o...
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52% Bias Score
US Interest Rate Hikes and COVID-19 Impact Real Estate Market
The US Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes since 2022 and the COVID-19 pandemic created significant challenges in the real estate market, impacting financing costs, property values, and project timelines; however, proactive risk management, strong teams, and transparent communication can mitigate ...
US Interest Rate Hikes and COVID-19 Impact Real Estate Market
The US Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes since 2022 and the COVID-19 pandemic created significant challenges in the real estate market, impacting financing costs, property values, and project timelines; however, proactive risk management, strong teams, and transparent communication can mitigate ...
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48% Bias Score
Labor Accuses LNP of Inflating Project Costs for Political Gain
Queensland's Labor party accuses the LNP government of inflating major project costs to enhance their image of budget efficiency; this follows the LNP's election win and their claims of cost savings through policy changes. Opposition Leader Steven Miles specifically cites the Paradise Dam rebuild as...
Labor Accuses LNP of Inflating Project Costs for Political Gain
Queensland's Labor party accuses the LNP government of inflating major project costs to enhance their image of budget efficiency; this follows the LNP's election win and their claims of cost savings through policy changes. Opposition Leader Steven Miles specifically cites the Paradise Dam rebuild as...
Progress
40% Bias Score