December 2024
January 2025
Bavarian Law Threatens Rural Supermarkets
Bavaria's proposed law limits 24/7 supermarkets to 150 square meters for Sunday openings, threatening a planned 650 square meter store in Hohenroth and prompting eight communities to lobby for exceptions to maintain local food access.
Bavarian Law Threatens Rural Supermarkets
Bavaria's proposed law limits 24/7 supermarkets to 150 square meters for Sunday openings, threatening a planned 650 square meter store in Hohenroth and prompting eight communities to lobby for exceptions to maintain local food access.
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52% Bias Score
Unexpected Contender Challenges Frontrunner in Polish Presidential Race
The Polish presidential election campaign features a surprising contender, Karol Nawrocki, whose popularity is challenging the frontrunner, Rafał Trzaskowski. The election, scheduled for May 2025, involves seven candidates, with only one woman, Magdalena Biejat, representing the Left.
Unexpected Contender Challenges Frontrunner in Polish Presidential Race
The Polish presidential election campaign features a surprising contender, Karol Nawrocki, whose popularity is challenging the frontrunner, Rafał Trzaskowski. The election, scheduled for May 2025, involves seven candidates, with only one woman, Magdalena Biejat, representing the Left.
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72% Bias Score
Spain Commissions New Study for Costa del Sol Train Line, Delaying Project Amid Traffic Woes
The Spanish government announced a \1.2 million euro study to assess the feasibility of a Costa del Sol train line between Nerja and Algeciras, disregarding prior analyses and causing further delays amid heavy holiday traffic and existing congestion.
Spain Commissions New Study for Costa del Sol Train Line, Delaying Project Amid Traffic Woes
The Spanish government announced a \1.2 million euro study to assess the feasibility of a Costa del Sol train line between Nerja and Algeciras, disregarding prior analyses and causing further delays amid heavy holiday traffic and existing congestion.
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56% Bias Score
One Applicant for Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee Head Raises Concerns
Only one candidate, Rafael Yeritsyan from the National Security Service, applied for the vacant Anti-Corruption Committee chairman position, raising concerns about institutional independence, following the dismissal of the previous chairman and other officials after an SMS order from the Prime Minis...
One Applicant for Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee Head Raises Concerns
Only one candidate, Rafael Yeritsyan from the National Security Service, applied for the vacant Anti-Corruption Committee chairman position, raising concerns about institutional independence, following the dismissal of the previous chairman and other officials after an SMS order from the Prime Minis...
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40% Bias Score
Fatal Avalanche Highlights Dangers of Unprepared Off-Piste Skiing
Two skiers died in an avalanche in Austria's Zillertal despite a level 3 warning (out of 5), highlighting the dangers of off-piste skiing without proper training and preparation, according to the Dutch Ski Association.
Fatal Avalanche Highlights Dangers of Unprepared Off-Piste Skiing
Two skiers died in an avalanche in Austria's Zillertal despite a level 3 warning (out of 5), highlighting the dangers of off-piste skiing without proper training and preparation, according to the Dutch Ski Association.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Court Allows Pension System Transition to Proceed
A Rotterdam court today dismissed a lawsuit by a retired pilot against his pension fund, BPF Loodsen, allowing the transition to the new Dutch pension system to proceed on January 1st, despite concerns about insufficient review time for pensioners. The pilot's pension will increase by 8 percent.
Dutch Court Allows Pension System Transition to Proceed
A Rotterdam court today dismissed a lawsuit by a retired pilot against his pension fund, BPF Loodsen, allowing the transition to the new Dutch pension system to proceed on January 1st, despite concerns about insufficient review time for pensioners. The pilot's pension will increase by 8 percent.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey's Income Inequality Worsens Despite 2023 Improvement
Turkey's income inequality remains high in 2023, with the top 5% earning 23.1% of total income while the bottom 5% earned only 1%, according to TÜİK data; while a slight improvement occurred compared to 2022, the past decade shows a worsening trend in income distribution, reflected in a rising Gini ...
Turkey's Income Inequality Worsens Despite 2023 Improvement
Turkey's income inequality remains high in 2023, with the top 5% earning 23.1% of total income while the bottom 5% earned only 1%, according to TÜİK data; while a slight improvement occurred compared to 2022, the past decade shows a worsening trend in income distribution, reflected in a rising Gini ...
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40% Bias Score
Basque Leaders Urge Blockage of Talgo Sale to Polish Firm
Presidents of Empresarios Alaveses SEA and the Álava Chamber of Commerce urged Spain and the Basque government to prevent Talgo's sale to Polish state-owned Pesa, fearing job losses and the relocation of 400 Basque suppliers; Sidenor's bid is stalled, and Trilantic is delaying its decision amidst a ...
Basque Leaders Urge Blockage of Talgo Sale to Polish Firm
Presidents of Empresarios Alaveses SEA and the Álava Chamber of Commerce urged Spain and the Basque government to prevent Talgo's sale to Polish state-owned Pesa, fearing job losses and the relocation of 400 Basque suppliers; Sidenor's bid is stalled, and Trilantic is delaying its decision amidst a ...
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52% Bias Score
Leicester City's Relegation Battle: Injuries, Transfers, and the Fight for Survival
After three straight losses and 10 goals conceded, Leicester City, now in last place, face a crucial match against Manchester City before the midway point, needing improved player performance, injury recovery, and strategic signings to avoid relegation.
Leicester City's Relegation Battle: Injuries, Transfers, and the Fight for Survival
After three straight losses and 10 goals conceded, Leicester City, now in last place, face a crucial match against Manchester City before the midway point, needing improved player performance, injury recovery, and strategic signings to avoid relegation.
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36% Bias Score
Over 200 Emergency Responders Injured During Dutch New Year's Eve Violence
Over 10,000 emergency responders worked during the Dutch New Year's Eve, with over 200 injured by violence, prompting concerns and safety measures like bodycams and stricter penalties for assaulting first responders.
Over 200 Emergency Responders Injured During Dutch New Year's Eve Violence
Over 10,000 emergency responders worked during the Dutch New Year's Eve, with over 200 injured by violence, prompting concerns and safety measures like bodycams and stricter penalties for assaulting first responders.
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40% Bias Score
Over 200 Dutch Emergency Responders Injured During New Year's Eve Violence
Over 10,000 emergency responders worked during the Netherlands' New Year's Eve, but over 200 sustained injuries from violence, including permanent hearing damage and mental health issues, prompting increased safety measures like bodycams and police initiatives to engage with communities.
Over 200 Dutch Emergency Responders Injured During New Year's Eve Violence
Over 10,000 emergency responders worked during the Netherlands' New Year's Eve, but over 200 sustained injuries from violence, including permanent hearing damage and mental health issues, prompting increased safety measures like bodycams and police initiatives to engage with communities.
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40% Bias Score
Australia's Crypto Strategy: Modernization Balanced Against Risks
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers declared cryptocurrencies will help modernize the nation's financial system, but this view contrasts with the RBA governor's, while Trump's election victory necessitates a reassessment of the sector's importance and potential risks.
Australia's Crypto Strategy: Modernization Balanced Against Risks
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers declared cryptocurrencies will help modernize the nation's financial system, but this view contrasts with the RBA governor's, while Trump's election victory necessitates a reassessment of the sector's importance and potential risks.
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48% Bias Score