December 2024
January 2025
France's 2025 Budget: Pension Hikes, Housing Changes, and New Social Policies
France's 2025 budget introduces a 2.2% base pension increase costing \u20ac6.5 billion, stricter housing energy standards impacting G-rated properties, a new value-sharing scheme for SMEs, and universal France Travail enrollment for RSA beneficiaries, plus a new children's health record.
France's 2025 Budget: Pension Hikes, Housing Changes, and New Social Policies
France's 2025 budget introduces a 2.2% base pension increase costing \u20ac6.5 billion, stricter housing energy standards impacting G-rated properties, a new value-sharing scheme for SMEs, and universal France Travail enrollment for RSA beneficiaries, plus a new children's health record.
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12% Bias Score
Indonesia's 2025 Hajj Costs Increase Despite Overall Budget Decrease
Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs proposed a 70% pilgrim-borne cost (Rp 65,372,779.49) for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, increasing from 60% in 2024, despite a slight overall cost reduction to Rp 93,389,684 from Rp 93,410,286.
Indonesia's 2025 Hajj Costs Increase Despite Overall Budget Decrease
Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs proposed a 70% pilgrim-borne cost (Rp 65,372,779.49) for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, increasing from 60% in 2024, despite a slight overall cost reduction to Rp 93,389,684 from Rp 93,410,286.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Millions of Australians Miss Out on \$300 Annual Energy Savings
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) found that millions of households could save over \$300 yearly on energy bills by switching plans, but nearly half miss out due to staying on the same plans for two or more years, with those who switched saving \$317 on average.
Millions of Australians Miss Out on \$300 Annual Energy Savings
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) found that millions of households could save over \$300 yearly on energy bills by switching plans, but nearly half miss out due to staying on the same plans for two or more years, with those who switched saving \$317 on average.
Progress
40% Bias Score
UK House Prices: Stoke-on-Trent Surges While London Falls
Halifax data reveals Stoke-on-Trent's 17.2% house price surge to £227,002 in the year to September 2024, contrasting with Huddersfield's 6.6% decline and London boroughs also experiencing price drops, reflecting affordability issues.
UK House Prices: Stoke-on-Trent Surges While London Falls
Halifax data reveals Stoke-on-Trent's 17.2% house price surge to £227,002 in the year to September 2024, contrasting with Huddersfield's 6.6% decline and London boroughs also experiencing price drops, reflecting affordability issues.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Greece Launches National Strategy Against Child Internet Addiction
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a national strategy to combat internet addiction in minors, involving parental controls via a new Kids Wallet app (ready by spring), age verification, and collaboration with online platforms; a support website, parco.gov.gr, will offer guidance.
Greece Launches National Strategy Against Child Internet Addiction
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a national strategy to combat internet addiction in minors, involving parental controls via a new Kids Wallet app (ready by spring), age verification, and collaboration with online platforms; a support website, parco.gov.gr, will offer guidance.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Political Gridlock Stalls Jerusalem Transportation CEO Selection
The selection process for Jerusalem's Transportation Master Plan's next CEO is stalled due to disagreements between the Ministry of Transportation and the Jerusalem Municipality over the preferred candidate; the current CEO extended his term until late January 2025, pending resolution.
Political Gridlock Stalls Jerusalem Transportation CEO Selection
The selection process for Jerusalem's Transportation Master Plan's next CEO is stalled due to disagreements between the Ministry of Transportation and the Jerusalem Municipality over the preferred candidate; the current CEO extended his term until late January 2025, pending resolution.
Progress
52% Bias Score
African Swine Fever Spreads in Hesse, Germany: Hundreds of Pigs Dead, Restrictions in Place
The African swine fever virus continues to spread in Hesse, Germany, impacting the Rheingau-Taunus and Mainz-Bingen districts, resulting in hundreds of pig deaths, extensive fencing, and restrictions. Authorities urge against New Year's Eve fireworks to avoid further spread.
African Swine Fever Spreads in Hesse, Germany: Hundreds of Pigs Dead, Restrictions in Place
The African swine fever virus continues to spread in Hesse, Germany, impacting the Rheingau-Taunus and Mainz-Bingen districts, resulting in hundreds of pig deaths, extensive fencing, and restrictions. Authorities urge against New Year's Eve fireworks to avoid further spread.
Progress
28% Bias Score
Berlin's Fast-Track Construction Law Wins Nabu's 'Dinosaur of the Year' Award
The Nabu awarded Berlin's Senate the 'Dinosaur of the Year' award for its fast-track construction law, criticized for prioritizing speed over environmental protection and community participation, potentially jeopardizing green spaces and accelerating climate change impacts.
Berlin's Fast-Track Construction Law Wins Nabu's 'Dinosaur of the Year' Award
The Nabu awarded Berlin's Senate the 'Dinosaur of the Year' award for its fast-track construction law, criticized for prioritizing speed over environmental protection and community participation, potentially jeopardizing green spaces and accelerating climate change impacts.
Progress
56% Bias Score
UK Government Urges YouTube, TikTok to Prioritize High-Quality Children's Content
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is urging YouTube and TikTok to improve children's content, citing a 70% drop in daily TV viewing among children aged 4-8 who now access online platforms with varying content quality; the government will consider intervention if platforms don't comply.
UK Government Urges YouTube, TikTok to Prioritize High-Quality Children's Content
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is urging YouTube and TikTok to improve children's content, citing a 70% drop in daily TV viewing among children aged 4-8 who now access online platforms with varying content quality; the government will consider intervention if platforms don't comply.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Greece's Triumph: 8 Olympic and 13 Paralympic Medals Highlight 2024 Athletic Success
Greek athletes secured 8 Olympic medals in Paris 2024, including Aposotos Christou's historic first Olympic medal in swimming, along with 13 Paralympic medals, showcasing remarkable performance across various disciplines and highlighting the nation's consistent athletic excellence.
Greece's Triumph: 8 Olympic and 13 Paralympic Medals Highlight 2024 Athletic Success
Greek athletes secured 8 Olympic medals in Paris 2024, including Aposotos Christou's historic first Olympic medal in swimming, along with 13 Paralympic medals, showcasing remarkable performance across various disciplines and highlighting the nation's consistent athletic excellence.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Greece Imposes December 31st Deadline for Amended Tax Returns
Greek taxpayers face a December 31st deadline to file amended tax returns for backdated income, gifts, inheritances, foreign residency, or vehicle deregistration, to avoid penalties.
Greece Imposes December 31st Deadline for Amended Tax Returns
Greek taxpayers face a December 31st deadline to file amended tax returns for backdated income, gifts, inheritances, foreign residency, or vehicle deregistration, to avoid penalties.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Carter's Prolific Literary Legacy: Beyond the Presidency
Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, has written over 30 books covering diverse topics, from personal memoirs to political analyses and faith, reflecting his multifaceted life and enduring legacy, as highlighted by publisher Jonathan Karp.
Carter's Prolific Literary Legacy: Beyond the Presidency
Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, has written over 30 books covering diverse topics, from personal memoirs to political analyses and faith, reflecting his multifaceted life and enduring legacy, as highlighted by publisher Jonathan Karp.
Progress
24% Bias Score