January 2025
February 2025
Greek Citizens' Reports Expose 74,944 Cases of Tax Evasion and Corruption in 2024
In 2024, Greek citizens submitted 74,944 reports to the Independent Public Revenue Authority (IAPR) regarding tax evasion and corruption, utilizing the 'Appodixi' app for reporting suspicious receipts and contributing significantly to identifying financial irregularities.
Greek Citizens' Reports Expose 74,944 Cases of Tax Evasion and Corruption in 2024
In 2024, Greek citizens submitted 74,944 reports to the Independent Public Revenue Authority (IAPR) regarding tax evasion and corruption, utilizing the 'Appodixi' app for reporting suspicious receipts and contributing significantly to identifying financial irregularities.
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36% Bias Score
Death of Jean-François Kahn: A Loss for French Journalism
Jean-François Kahn, co-founder of Marianne and L'Événement du jeudi, died at 86; his career included covering the Algerian and Vietnam Wars, and he championed a 'revolutionary centrist' perspective in his journalism.
Death of Jean-François Kahn: A Loss for French Journalism
Jean-François Kahn, co-founder of Marianne and L'Événement du jeudi, died at 86; his career included covering the Algerian and Vietnam Wars, and he championed a 'revolutionary centrist' perspective in his journalism.
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20% Bias Score
Costco Rejects Shareholder Proposal to Review DEI Program Risks
Costco's board rejected a shareholder proposal to review the business risks of its DEI programs, citing the programs' positive impact on innovation and customer satisfaction, contrasting with other companies that have scaled back DEI initiatives.
Costco Rejects Shareholder Proposal to Review DEI Program Risks
Costco's board rejected a shareholder proposal to review the business risks of its DEI programs, citing the programs' positive impact on innovation and customer satisfaction, contrasting with other companies that have scaled back DEI initiatives.
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48% Bias Score
French Property Tax Errors Cost €1.3 Billion
Errors in France's 2023 property tax collection, specifically concerning the "Gérer mes biens immobiliers" application, resulted in €1.3 billion in losses due to over one million incorrect tax assessments, highlighting issues with application design, implementation and taxpayer understanding.
French Property Tax Errors Cost €1.3 Billion
Errors in France's 2023 property tax collection, specifically concerning the "Gérer mes biens immobiliers" application, resulted in €1.3 billion in losses due to over one million incorrect tax assessments, highlighting issues with application design, implementation and taxpayer understanding.
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24% Bias Score
Understaffed Austrian Judiciary Faces Massive Fraud Case, Prompts New Corporate Transparency Rules
Austria's understaffed judiciary faces a massive fraud case involving Signa, prompting the government to introduce stricter rules against corporate balance sheet concealment, including fines up to 5% of annual turnover and increased penalties for executives to enhance transparency and deter future c...
Understaffed Austrian Judiciary Faces Massive Fraud Case, Prompts New Corporate Transparency Rules
Austria's understaffed judiciary faces a massive fraud case involving Signa, prompting the government to introduce stricter rules against corporate balance sheet concealment, including fines up to 5% of annual turnover and increased penalties for executives to enhance transparency and deter future c...
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40% Bias Score
Adult Gamers Boost Toy Market Resilience at Nuremberg Fair
The Nuremberg Toy Fair showcases key trends: adult gamers ('Kidults') driving €4.5 billion in European sales (30% of the market in 2023), manga-themed toys gaining traction, and a focus on health-conscious play; Germany's toy market saw a stable -2% decline in 2023.
Adult Gamers Boost Toy Market Resilience at Nuremberg Fair
The Nuremberg Toy Fair showcases key trends: adult gamers ('Kidults') driving €4.5 billion in European sales (30% of the market in 2023), manga-themed toys gaining traction, and a focus on health-conscious play; Germany's toy market saw a stable -2% decline in 2023.
Progress
36% Bias Score
French Senate to Approve 2025 Budget Bill Amidst Political Turmoil
The French Senate is set to approve the second part of the 2025 budget bill on January 23, concluding a complex process involving government changes and multiple votes. The bill, which includes social security and state budget components, will then proceed to a joint committee before a final vote, w...
French Senate to Approve 2025 Budget Bill Amidst Political Turmoil
The French Senate is set to approve the second part of the 2025 budget bill on January 23, concluding a complex process involving government changes and multiple votes. The bill, which includes social security and state budget components, will then proceed to a joint committee before a final vote, w...
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48% Bias Score
French Dance Performance Premieres in Saudi Arabian Desert
Nineteen French dancers performed a site-specific dance piece called "Crossings" in the Al-Ula desert in Saudi Arabia as part of the pre-opening program for the Villa Hegra, a new Saudi-French cultural institution, showcasing the unique collaboration and innovative approach to art within the Al-Ula ...
French Dance Performance Premieres in Saudi Arabian Desert
Nineteen French dancers performed a site-specific dance piece called "Crossings" in the Al-Ula desert in Saudi Arabia as part of the pre-opening program for the Villa Hegra, a new Saudi-French cultural institution, showcasing the unique collaboration and innovative approach to art within the Al-Ula ...
Progress
24% Bias Score
Lower Saxony Municipalities Struggle to Implement Climate Protection Measures
A Leuphana University Lüneburg study reveals that while Lower Saxony municipalities prioritize climate protection, their current efforts are insufficient; a shortage of skilled personnel and resources hinders the implementation of measures needed to achieve the UN's 1.5-degree climate goal.
Lower Saxony Municipalities Struggle to Implement Climate Protection Measures
A Leuphana University Lüneburg study reveals that while Lower Saxony municipalities prioritize climate protection, their current efforts are insufficient; a shortage of skilled personnel and resources hinders the implementation of measures needed to achieve the UN's 1.5-degree climate goal.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Carney's Outsider Image in Canadian Liberal Leadership Race
Mark Carney, a prominent figure with extensive experience in finance and government, is running for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, framing himself as an outsider despite his extensive background in contrast to his opponent, Pierre Poilievre, who counters this narrative.
Carney's Outsider Image in Canadian Liberal Leadership Race
Mark Carney, a prominent figure with extensive experience in finance and government, is running for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, framing himself as an outsider despite his extensive background in contrast to his opponent, Pierre Poilievre, who counters this narrative.
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56% Bias Score
Oil Prices Steady Amidst Trump's Tariff Uncertainty
Oil prices saw minimal change on Thursday, with Brent crude at $79.18 and WTI at $75.58, due to uncertainty over President Trump's tariffs and energy policies, and a rise in US oil inventories.
Oil Prices Steady Amidst Trump's Tariff Uncertainty
Oil prices saw minimal change on Thursday, with Brent crude at $79.18 and WTI at $75.58, due to uncertainty over President Trump's tariffs and energy policies, and a rise in US oil inventories.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Belarus' Youth and the 2023 Election: Apathy and Disillusionment
Young Belarusians aged 18-20 display varying levels of engagement in the 2023 election, with some apathetic, others cautiously observing, and a few actively disengaged due to disillusionment following the 2020 events; their lack of engagement highlights the lasting impact of those events and the gov...
Belarus' Youth and the 2023 Election: Apathy and Disillusionment
Young Belarusians aged 18-20 display varying levels of engagement in the 2023 election, with some apathetic, others cautiously observing, and a few actively disengaged due to disillusionment following the 2020 events; their lack of engagement highlights the lasting impact of those events and the gov...
Progress
44% Bias Score