December 2024
January 2025
Sharp Rise in Violence Against Police in NRW, Germany
In 2023, violent crimes against police officers in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, surged by 18.94 percent to 9,829 cases, with 23,823 officers affected and 4,514 injured; the increase involved both German and foreign suspects, and politically motivated attacks linked to the Lützerath eviction rose...
Sharp Rise in Violence Against Police in NRW, Germany
In 2023, violent crimes against police officers in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, surged by 18.94 percent to 9,829 cases, with 23,823 officers affected and 4,514 injured; the increase involved both German and foreign suspects, and politically motivated attacks linked to the Lützerath eviction rose...
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52% Bias Score
Melitopol's Transformation Under Russian Administration
Melitopol residents describe extensive infrastructural improvements, including road renovations and reinstated bus services, following its integration into Russia; they also report increased social welfare and a surge in returning residents.
Melitopol's Transformation Under Russian Administration
Melitopol residents describe extensive infrastructural improvements, including road renovations and reinstated bus services, following its integration into Russia; they also report increased social welfare and a surge in returning residents.
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68% Bias Score
Turkish Union Protests Tax Injustice, Minimum Wage
In İzmir, Turkey, DİSK union members protested the new minimum wage (22,104 TL) and tax policies they deem unfair, with representative Memiş Sarı calling for tax justice and higher minimum wages to combat rising inflation and income inequality.
Turkish Union Protests Tax Injustice, Minimum Wage
In İzmir, Turkey, DİSK union members protested the new minimum wage (22,104 TL) and tax policies they deem unfair, with representative Memiş Sarı calling for tax justice and higher minimum wages to combat rising inflation and income inequality.
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44% Bias Score
PP to Build "Alternative Opposition" in Spain, Focusing on Tax Cuts
PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo announced a strategy of forming an "alternative opposition" in the Spanish Congress, focusing on tax cuts and forging agreements with Junts, Vox, and PNV to counter the government's fiscal policies; this follows a recent agreement with Junts to lower taxes on food, you...
PP to Build "Alternative Opposition" in Spain, Focusing on Tax Cuts
PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo announced a strategy of forming an "alternative opposition" in the Spanish Congress, focusing on tax cuts and forging agreements with Junts, Vox, and PNV to counter the government's fiscal policies; this follows a recent agreement with Junts to lower taxes on food, you...
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56% Bias Score
Record High Pension Payout in Spain Reaches \u20ac12.97 Billion in December 2024
Spain's Social Security system paid a record \u20ac12.97 billion in contributory pensions in December 2024, a 7.04% increase from December 2023, driven by a 3.8% pension increase for 2024 and reflecting the increasing number of pensioners; 73.1% of this was for retirement pensions.
Record High Pension Payout in Spain Reaches \u20ac12.97 Billion in December 2024
Spain's Social Security system paid a record \u20ac12.97 billion in contributory pensions in December 2024, a 7.04% increase from December 2023, driven by a 3.8% pension increase for 2024 and reflecting the increasing number of pensioners; 73.1% of this was for retirement pensions.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Accuses Norwegian Ship of Refusal to Aid Sinking Vessel
The Russian cargo ship "Ursa Major" sank in the Mediterranean on Monday after an explosion, with 14 crew rescued. Russia accuses the Norwegian ship "Oslo Carrier 3" of refusing aid, while the "Oslo Carrier 3"'s company asserts it followed rescue coordination instructions. The incident has sparked a ...
Russia Accuses Norwegian Ship of Refusal to Aid Sinking Vessel
The Russian cargo ship "Ursa Major" sank in the Mediterranean on Monday after an explosion, with 14 crew rescued. Russia accuses the Norwegian ship "Oslo Carrier 3" of refusing aid, while the "Oslo Carrier 3"'s company asserts it followed rescue coordination instructions. The incident has sparked a ...
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44% Bias Score
Nine Million UK Households Face \u00a366 Million Overpayment Risk Unless Meter Readings Submitted by January 1st
Nine million UK households risk overpaying \u00a366 million on energy bills unless they submit meter readings by January 1st due to estimated billing under the new price cap of \u00a31,738 annually for a typical household, impacting those on standard variable tariffs without smart meters.
Nine Million UK Households Face \u00a366 Million Overpayment Risk Unless Meter Readings Submitted by January 1st
Nine million UK households risk overpaying \u00a366 million on energy bills unless they submit meter readings by January 1st due to estimated billing under the new price cap of \u00a31,738 annually for a typical household, impacting those on standard variable tariffs without smart meters.
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48% Bias Score
Mazón Deflects Criticism over Lunch Controversy by Questioning Other Politicians' Expenses
Valencian President Carlos Mazón faced criticism for attending a lunch during a storm, initially claiming it was for work but later stating it was a PP event; he now suggests submitting the bill to the Court of Auditors while questioning the transparency of other politicians' expenses.
Mazón Deflects Criticism over Lunch Controversy by Questioning Other Politicians' Expenses
Valencian President Carlos Mazón faced criticism for attending a lunch during a storm, initially claiming it was for work but later stating it was a PP event; he now suggests submitting the bill to the Court of Auditors while questioning the transparency of other politicians' expenses.
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56% Bias Score
Spain Challenges Madrid's Public Employee Agreement Over Protest Restrictions
Spain's Labour Minister challenges Madrid's public employee agreement (until 2028), which restricts protest rights by suspending salary increases for those participating in strikes or demonstrations; the Minister requests the Prosecutor's Office and Ombudsman to intervene.
Spain Challenges Madrid's Public Employee Agreement Over Protest Restrictions
Spain's Labour Minister challenges Madrid's public employee agreement (until 2028), which restricts protest rights by suspending salary increases for those participating in strikes or demonstrations; the Minister requests the Prosecutor's Office and Ombudsman to intervene.
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52% Bias Score
Spain Changes IRPF Refund Process for Mutualists
The Spanish Tax Agency altered the IRPF refund process for mutualists, suspending all unapproved refund requests before December 22, 2024, requiring yearly claims starting 2025 instead of lump-sum payments for multiple years, affecting thousands of retirees.
Spain Changes IRPF Refund Process for Mutualists
The Spanish Tax Agency altered the IRPF refund process for mutualists, suspending all unapproved refund requests before December 22, 2024, requiring yearly claims starting 2025 instead of lump-sum payments for multiple years, affecting thousands of retirees.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Congress to Decide on Lifting Ábalos's Immunity by January 13th
The Spanish Congress's Deputy Status Committee unanimously granted former Minister José Luis Ábalos until January 13, 2025, to present allegations regarding a Supreme Court investigation into four potential crimes: involvement in a criminal organization, influence peddling, bribery, and embezzlement...
Spanish Congress to Decide on Lifting Ábalos's Immunity by January 13th
The Spanish Congress's Deputy Status Committee unanimously granted former Minister José Luis Ábalos until January 13, 2025, to present allegations regarding a Supreme Court investigation into four potential crimes: involvement in a criminal organization, influence peddling, bribery, and embezzlement...
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36% Bias Score
Lavrov Plan Ambiguities Raise Concerns about Artsakh's Future
Armenian National Assembly's European Integration Committee Chair Arman Yeghoyan, in an interview with Azatutyun, discussed the Lavrov plan, emphasizing its ambiguity regarding Artsakh's status and the lack of mechanisms to prevent a potential Azerbaijani takeover, despite initial assurances that Ar...
Lavrov Plan Ambiguities Raise Concerns about Artsakh's Future
Armenian National Assembly's European Integration Committee Chair Arman Yeghoyan, in an interview with Azatutyun, discussed the Lavrov plan, emphasizing its ambiguity regarding Artsakh's status and the lack of mechanisms to prevent a potential Azerbaijani takeover, despite initial assurances that Ar...
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40% Bias Score