December 2024
January 2025
Turkey's 2025 Minimum Wage: Conflicting Proposals Spark Debate
Turkey's Minimum Wage Determination Commission is reviewing proposals for a 2025 minimum wage: TÜRK-İŞ suggests 29,583 lira (45% increase plus welfare share), while TİSK proposes a 25-30% increase (21,250-22,100 lira net). The final decision, impacting millions of workers, considers economic conditi...
Turkey's 2025 Minimum Wage: Conflicting Proposals Spark Debate
Turkey's Minimum Wage Determination Commission is reviewing proposals for a 2025 minimum wage: TÜRK-İŞ suggests 29,583 lira (45% increase plus welfare share), while TİSK proposes a 25-30% increase (21,250-22,100 lira net). The final decision, impacting millions of workers, considers economic conditi...
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32% Bias Score
Spain Unveils New Rental Index to Curb Excessive Rent Increases
Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE) and Ministry of Housing launched a new rental index on December 31st, 2023, to limit annual rent increases based on a formula considering CPI, core inflation, and long-term growth expectations, as mandated by the Housing Law to protect tenants from excessi...
Spain Unveils New Rental Index to Curb Excessive Rent Increases
Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE) and Ministry of Housing launched a new rental index on December 31st, 2023, to limit annual rent increases based on a formula considering CPI, core inflation, and long-term growth expectations, as mandated by the Housing Law to protect tenants from excessi...
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36% Bias Score
Spain Implements New Rental Index to Cap Annual Rent Increases
Spain's new annual rental increase index, effective January 1, 2025, will cap increases using the minimum of the CPI, underlying CPI, and a government-moderated long-term growth projection (2%), impacting all leases signed after May 25, 2023.
Spain Implements New Rental Index to Cap Annual Rent Increases
Spain's new annual rental increase index, effective January 1, 2025, will cap increases using the minimum of the CPI, underlying CPI, and a government-moderated long-term growth projection (2%), impacting all leases signed after May 25, 2023.
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32% Bias Score
Samara Public Transport Fare Increase and System Upgrade Planned for 2025
Samara's public transport fares will increase to 40 rubles (cash) and 37 rubles (card) from January 1st, 2025, due to rising costs, alongside a planned upgrade of the system with new trams and buses and the introduction of a facial recognition payment system.
Samara Public Transport Fare Increase and System Upgrade Planned for 2025
Samara's public transport fares will increase to 40 rubles (cash) and 37 rubles (card) from January 1st, 2025, due to rising costs, alongside a planned upgrade of the system with new trams and buses and the introduction of a facial recognition payment system.
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44% Bias Score
Police lacked time to stop INLA shots in Londonderry
In August 2021, masked men fired shots at an INLA commemoration in Londonderry; a Police Ombudsman investigation found that while police planned appropriately, they lacked the time to intervene once firearms appeared, prioritizing officer and public safety, and resulting in policy recommendations fo...
Police lacked time to stop INLA shots in Londonderry
In August 2021, masked men fired shots at an INLA commemoration in Londonderry; a Police Ombudsman investigation found that while police planned appropriately, they lacked the time to intervene once firearms appeared, prioritizing officer and public safety, and resulting in policy recommendations fo...
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40% Bias Score
British Woman Develops Italian Accent After Stroke
Following a stroke, 58-year-old Althia Bryden from London developed foreign accent syndrome (FAS), a rare condition causing her to speak with an Italian accent despite never visiting Italy, significantly impacting her identity and communication.
British Woman Develops Italian Accent After Stroke
Following a stroke, 58-year-old Althia Bryden from London developed foreign accent syndrome (FAS), a rare condition causing her to speak with an Italian accent despite never visiting Italy, significantly impacting her identity and communication.
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24% Bias Score
Spain's Toy Industry Faces Christmas Sales Challenge Amidst Declining Birth Rate
Facing a declining birth rate, Spain's toy industry aims to maintain its 2023 revenue of 1.705 million euros by focusing on adult collectors and navigating logistical challenges, with Christmas sales concentrated in the final weeks.
Spain's Toy Industry Faces Christmas Sales Challenge Amidst Declining Birth Rate
Facing a declining birth rate, Spain's toy industry aims to maintain its 2023 revenue of 1.705 million euros by focusing on adult collectors and navigating logistical challenges, with Christmas sales concentrated in the final weeks.
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36% Bias Score
Pronovias projects further losses in 2024 despite restructuring
Pronovias, under Bain Capital's ownership since April 2022, reported a €128.5 million loss in 2023, higher than initially reported due to impairments, and anticipates further losses in 2024 despite a restructuring plan focused on cost efficiency and market expansion.
Pronovias projects further losses in 2024 despite restructuring
Pronovias, under Bain Capital's ownership since April 2022, reported a €128.5 million loss in 2023, higher than initially reported due to impairments, and anticipates further losses in 2024 despite a restructuring plan focused on cost efficiency and market expansion.
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40% Bias Score
Enciso's Brighton Future Hinges on Next Three Matches
Brighton's Julio Enciso's potential January loan hinges on his performance in three crucial upcoming matches; his recent impressive substitute appearance against Crystal Palace has improved his chances, but consistent performance and adherence to team principles remain key.
Enciso's Brighton Future Hinges on Next Three Matches
Brighton's Julio Enciso's potential January loan hinges on his performance in three crucial upcoming matches; his recent impressive substitute appearance against Crystal Palace has improved his chances, but consistent performance and adherence to team principles remain key.
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32% Bias Score
Warm Christmas Reunions at Northern Ireland Airports
Thousands of people are traveling through Northern Ireland's airports for Christmas, resulting in heartwarming family reunions, including pets, amid emotional welcomes and celebrations, highlighting the significance of family and togetherness during the holiday season.
Warm Christmas Reunions at Northern Ireland Airports
Thousands of people are traveling through Northern Ireland's airports for Christmas, resulting in heartwarming family reunions, including pets, amid emotional welcomes and celebrations, highlighting the significance of family and togetherness during the holiday season.
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32% Bias Score
Zoe Ball Tearful at Son's Surprise Message on Final Radio 2 Show
Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball became tearful on her last Breakfast Show after a surprise message from her son Woody, highlighting the personal and professional aspects of her long career.
Zoe Ball Tearful at Son's Surprise Message on Final Radio 2 Show
Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball became tearful on her last Breakfast Show after a surprise message from her son Woody, highlighting the personal and professional aspects of her long career.
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40% Bias Score
Long Chim: Thompson's New London Venture
Long Chim, a new Soho restaurant by chef David Thompson, features a concise menu of bold Thai dishes at high prices, with a garish Bangkok street food-inspired design.
Long Chim: Thompson's New London Venture
Long Chim, a new Soho restaurant by chef David Thompson, features a concise menu of bold Thai dishes at high prices, with a garish Bangkok street food-inspired design.
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36% Bias Score