December 2024
January 2025
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Lawmaker Wanted on Corruption Charges
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish lawmaker and former justice minister wanted on corruption charges exceeding €107 million related to the misuse of a justice fund, prompting condemnation from Poland and raising questions about EU judicial cooperation.
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Lawmaker Wanted on Corruption Charges
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish lawmaker and former justice minister wanted on corruption charges exceeding €107 million related to the misuse of a justice fund, prompting condemnation from Poland and raising questions about EU judicial cooperation.
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40% Bias Score
Natural Gas Prices Surge to Two-Year High Amidst Cold Winter Forecast and Geopolitical Uncertainty
Natural gas prices hit a two-year high of \$3.66 per MMBtu on Friday due to a predicted cold winter increasing heating demand, geopolitical uncertainties impacting Russian supply, and decreased US supply in the past year. This follows a 40 percent year-on-year increase, despite a four-year low of \$...
Natural Gas Prices Surge to Two-Year High Amidst Cold Winter Forecast and Geopolitical Uncertainty
Natural gas prices hit a two-year high of \$3.66 per MMBtu on Friday due to a predicted cold winter increasing heating demand, geopolitical uncertainties impacting Russian supply, and decreased US supply in the past year. This follows a 40 percent year-on-year increase, despite a four-year low of \$...
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32% Bias Score
Musk Endorses AfD in German Election, Sparking Controversy
Two months before Germany's federal election, Elon Musk endorsed the AfD on X, prompting criticism from German officials who warned against foreign influence in the election, while the government cited freedom of speech.
Musk Endorses AfD in German Election, Sparking Controversy
Two months before Germany's federal election, Elon Musk endorsed the AfD on X, prompting criticism from German officials who warned against foreign influence in the election, while the government cited freedom of speech.
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48% Bias Score
EU and Switzerland Finalize Updated Partnership Agreement
The EU and Switzerland concluded years of negotiations, finalizing an updated partnership agreement including a €375 million annual Swiss contribution to support less developed EU regions, expanding cooperation in various sectors, but facing potential delays due to Swiss domestic politics.
EU and Switzerland Finalize Updated Partnership Agreement
The EU and Switzerland concluded years of negotiations, finalizing an updated partnership agreement including a €375 million annual Swiss contribution to support less developed EU regions, expanding cooperation in various sectors, but facing potential delays due to Swiss domestic politics.
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40% Bias Score
US House Rejects Government Funding Plan; Government Shutdown Looms
A Republican-backed plan to avoid a US government shutdown, supported by Elon Musk, failed in the House by a vote of 235 to 174, with 38 Republicans joining almost all Democrats in opposition, leaving Congress in a stalemate and raising questions about internal Republican divisions and potential cha...
US House Rejects Government Funding Plan; Government Shutdown Looms
A Republican-backed plan to avoid a US government shutdown, supported by Elon Musk, failed in the House by a vote of 235 to 174, with 38 Republicans joining almost all Democrats in opposition, leaving Congress in a stalemate and raising questions about internal Republican divisions and potential cha...
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48% Bias Score
Possible discovery of remains of Syrian archaeologist beheaded by IS in 2015
Syrian authorities may have found the remains of Khaled al-Asaad, an 82-year-old archaeologist beheaded by IS militants in 2015 for refusing to reveal the location of artifacts in Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage site partially destroyed by IS in 2015.
Possible discovery of remains of Syrian archaeologist beheaded by IS in 2015
Syrian authorities may have found the remains of Khaled al-Asaad, an 82-year-old archaeologist beheaded by IS militants in 2015 for refusing to reveal the location of artifacts in Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage site partially destroyed by IS in 2015.
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36% Bias Score
Global Milk Shortage Drives 19% Surge in European Butter Prices
A global milk shortage caused by reduced production (due to drought, disease, and decreased profitability), increased energy costs, and higher demand has led to a 19 percent average increase in butter prices across the EU between October 2023 and October 2024, with some countries seeing increases as...
Global Milk Shortage Drives 19% Surge in European Butter Prices
A global milk shortage caused by reduced production (due to drought, disease, and decreased profitability), increased energy costs, and higher demand has led to a 19 percent average increase in butter prices across the EU between October 2023 and October 2024, with some countries seeing increases as...
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44% Bias Score
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish MP Wanted for Corruption
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish MP wanted for corruption involving €107 million in alleged fraud related to the Justice Fund, prompting a hostile reaction from Poland and raising concerns about the EU's legal framework.
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish MP Wanted for Corruption
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish MP wanted for corruption involving €107 million in alleged fraud related to the Justice Fund, prompting a hostile reaction from Poland and raising concerns about the EU's legal framework.
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48% Bias Score
Berlin's Cultural Sector Faces €130 Million Budget Cut
Berlin's cultural institutions face significant budget cuts of €130 million in 2024, prompting protests and raising concerns about the future of the city's cultural landscape, with some institutions more severely impacted than others.
Berlin's Cultural Sector Faces €130 Million Budget Cut
Berlin's cultural institutions face significant budget cuts of €130 million in 2024, prompting protests and raising concerns about the future of the city's cultural landscape, with some institutions more severely impacted than others.
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52% Bias Score
Musk Endorses Germany's AfD, Stirring Election Controversy
Elon Musk endorsed Germany's AfD party two months before the February 2025 elections, praising its policies despite its categorization as right-wing extremist, prompting criticism for interfering in German politics and suggesting a broader pattern of supporting European populist movements.
Musk Endorses Germany's AfD, Stirring Election Controversy
Elon Musk endorsed Germany's AfD party two months before the February 2025 elections, praising its policies despite its categorization as right-wing extremist, prompting criticism for interfering in German politics and suggesting a broader pattern of supporting European populist movements.
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48% Bias Score
EVs: Bidirectional Charging for Grid Stability and Cost Savings
Electric vehicles with bidirectional charging capabilities (V2G) can store excess renewable energy and supply power to homes (V2H), stabilizing grids and potentially saving households €31-780 annually; a study estimates €22 billion annual EU savings from grid support.
EVs: Bidirectional Charging for Grid Stability and Cost Savings
Electric vehicles with bidirectional charging capabilities (V2G) can store excess renewable energy and supply power to homes (V2H), stabilizing grids and potentially saving households €31-780 annually; a study estimates €22 billion annual EU savings from grid support.
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36% Bias Score
Republika Srpska's Power Plants Face Collapse Due to Mismanagement
Mismanagement and neglect of Republika Srpska's power system, coupled with concessions granted to private companies, caused coal shortages at Ugljevik and Gacko power plants, forcing the state-owned Elektroprivreda RS to import electricity and request price hikes, incurring daily losses of approxima...
Republika Srpska's Power Plants Face Collapse Due to Mismanagement
Mismanagement and neglect of Republika Srpska's power system, coupled with concessions granted to private companies, caused coal shortages at Ugljevik and Gacko power plants, forcing the state-owned Elektroprivreda RS to import electricity and request price hikes, incurring daily losses of approxima...
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56% Bias Score