December 2024
January 2025
Turkish Election Report Reveals Systemic Bias Against Women Candidates
A report by Hacettepe University, supported by UN Women Turkey, shows that despite 24-25% female candidacies in two recent Turkish elections, only 17-19% of women were elected as MPs, compared to 80-82% of men. Many provinces consistently failed to elect any female MPs in both elections.
Turkish Election Report Reveals Systemic Bias Against Women Candidates
A report by Hacettepe University, supported by UN Women Turkey, shows that despite 24-25% female candidacies in two recent Turkish elections, only 17-19% of women were elected as MPs, compared to 80-82% of men. Many provinces consistently failed to elect any female MPs in both elections.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Monaco's Academy: A Model for Youth Development in European Football
AS Monaco's academy, focusing on gradual integration into the senior team, produced Champions League-performing players like Elyas Ben Seghir, Maghnes Akliouche, and Sonogo Magassa, showcasing its effective youth development strategy.
Monaco's Academy: A Model for Youth Development in European Football
AS Monaco's academy, focusing on gradual integration into the senior team, produced Champions League-performing players like Elyas Ben Seghir, Maghnes Akliouche, and Sonogo Magassa, showcasing its effective youth development strategy.
Progress
60% Bias Score
2024 Bankruptcy Wave: Inflation and Shifting Trends Hit Retail Hard
In 2024, decreased consumer spending due to inflation and evolving trends caused at least 19 companies, including Big Lots, Party City, and Red Lobster, to file for bankruptcy, resulting in over 14,000 job losses and more than 7,100 store closures by November.
2024 Bankruptcy Wave: Inflation and Shifting Trends Hit Retail Hard
In 2024, decreased consumer spending due to inflation and evolving trends caused at least 19 companies, including Big Lots, Party City, and Red Lobster, to file for bankruptcy, resulting in over 14,000 job losses and more than 7,100 store closures by November.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Declining Popularity of French Mayors Amidst Bureaucratic Burdens and Societal Divisions
French mayors, usually highly popular, are facing declining approval due to increased bureaucratic burdens, societal divisions, and a loss of autonomy, leading to rising abstention rates and potential social unrest.
Declining Popularity of French Mayors Amidst Bureaucratic Burdens and Societal Divisions
French mayors, usually highly popular, are facing declining approval due to increased bureaucratic burdens, societal divisions, and a loss of autonomy, leading to rising abstention rates and potential social unrest.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Hamburg Energy Company Scraps Biomass Plan Amid Sustainability Concerns
Hamburg's HEnW cancelled biomass burning plans at its Tiefstack power plant due to sustainability concerns and regulatory changes, opting instead for natural gas and a larger river water heat pump, increasing its energy reliance but avoiding neocolonial sourcing.
Hamburg Energy Company Scraps Biomass Plan Amid Sustainability Concerns
Hamburg's HEnW cancelled biomass burning plans at its Tiefstack power plant due to sustainability concerns and regulatory changes, opting instead for natural gas and a larger river water heat pump, increasing its energy reliance but avoiding neocolonial sourcing.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Affluent California Town on Brink of Bankruptcy Amidst Housing Mandate
The affluent California town of Portola Valley, home to Silicon Valley billionaires, is facing financial ruin due to a doubled sheriff's contract ($2.1 million in 2024) and a state-mandated affordable housing requirement of 253 units, despite local resistance and dwindling cash reserves.
Affluent California Town on Brink of Bankruptcy Amidst Housing Mandate
The affluent California town of Portola Valley, home to Silicon Valley billionaires, is facing financial ruin due to a doubled sheriff's contract ($2.1 million in 2024) and a state-mandated affordable housing requirement of 253 units, despite local resistance and dwindling cash reserves.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Monaco Completes $2.4 Billion Land Expansion Project, Mareterra
Monaco's $2.4 billion Mareterra land reclamation project, completed this month, added six hectares—increasing the principality's landmass by 3%—featuring over 100 residences, sustainable infrastructure, and ecological mitigation measures.
Monaco Completes $2.4 Billion Land Expansion Project, Mareterra
Monaco's $2.4 billion Mareterra land reclamation project, completed this month, added six hectares—increasing the principality's landmass by 3%—featuring over 100 residences, sustainable infrastructure, and ecological mitigation measures.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Rwanda's F1 Bid: A Showcase or 'Sportswashing'?
From December 9-13, 2023, Kigali hosted the FIA awards ceremony, including Max Verstappen receiving his trophy from President Kagame; this event is part of Rwanda's bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2026, despite accusations of 'sportswashing'.
Rwanda's F1 Bid: A Showcase or 'Sportswashing'?
From December 9-13, 2023, Kigali hosted the FIA awards ceremony, including Max Verstappen receiving his trophy from President Kagame; this event is part of Rwanda's bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2026, despite accusations of 'sportswashing'.
Progress
56% Bias Score
German Government Growth Defies Lean State Promises
German political parties promise leaner government, but data shows an 11,500-post increase (6.3%) under the current coalition, with the number of parliamentary state secretaries at a record 37, exposing a disconnect between campaign rhetoric and administrative reality.
German Government Growth Defies Lean State Promises
German political parties promise leaner government, but data shows an 11,500-post increase (6.3%) under the current coalition, with the number of parliamentary state secretaries at a record 37, exposing a disconnect between campaign rhetoric and administrative reality.
Progress
60% Bias Score
German Helplines See Surge in Calls During Christmas Holidays
German helplines, including Silbertelefon and Muslimische Seelsorgetelefon, report a significant increase in calls during the Christmas holidays, with common issues being loneliness, health concerns, and family conflicts.
German Helplines See Surge in Calls During Christmas Holidays
German helplines, including Silbertelefon and Muslimische Seelsorgetelefon, report a significant increase in calls during the Christmas holidays, with common issues being loneliness, health concerns, and family conflicts.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Germany's Debit Card for Asylum Seekers Sparks Controversy
Germany's new debit card system for asylum seekers, launched in Baden-Württemberg and Hessen, restricts cash withdrawals to €50, sparking protests; proponents say it combats human trafficking and prevents fraud, while critics view it as discriminatory and harmful to integration efforts.
Germany's Debit Card for Asylum Seekers Sparks Controversy
Germany's new debit card system for asylum seekers, launched in Baden-Württemberg and Hessen, restricts cash withdrawals to €50, sparking protests; proponents say it combats human trafficking and prevents fraud, while critics view it as discriminatory and harmful to integration efforts.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Citizens Theatre Reopening Marks Turning Point for Scottish Drama
The Citizens Theatre in Glasgow reopens in September 2025 after a seven-year closure and £34 million refurbishment, premiering "Small Acts of Love", a new commission reflecting a renewed focus on Scottish theatre and collaboration amongst venues.
Citizens Theatre Reopening Marks Turning Point for Scottish Drama
The Citizens Theatre in Glasgow reopens in September 2025 after a seven-year closure and £34 million refurbishment, premiering "Small Acts of Love", a new commission reflecting a renewed focus on Scottish theatre and collaboration amongst venues.
Progress
44% Bias Score