January 2025
February 2025
Uzbekistani Businessman Rescued in Istanbul Kidnapping; Counterfeit Money, Documents Seized
A 39-year-old Uzbekistani businessman, A.K., kidnapped in Istanbul for a $70,000 ransom on January 23rd, was rescued by police who arrested one suspect and found $550,000 in counterfeit money, fake documents, and ID-making equipment during a raid.
Uzbekistani Businessman Rescued in Istanbul Kidnapping; Counterfeit Money, Documents Seized
A 39-year-old Uzbekistani businessman, A.K., kidnapped in Istanbul for a $70,000 ransom on January 23rd, was rescued by police who arrested one suspect and found $550,000 in counterfeit money, fake documents, and ID-making equipment during a raid.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey Exceeds 2024 External Borrowing Target, New Issuance Imminent
Turkey's Treasury exceeded its $10 billion 2024 external borrowing target, issuing an additional $1 billion for 2025; a new bond issuance exceeding $2 billion is expected soon to cover substantial debt maturities in February and March.
Turkey Exceeds 2024 External Borrowing Target, New Issuance Imminent
Turkey's Treasury exceeded its $10 billion 2024 external borrowing target, issuing an additional $1 billion for 2025; a new bond issuance exceeding $2 billion is expected soon to cover substantial debt maturities in February and March.
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36% Bias Score
Athens Traffic Crisis: Experts Propose Solutions Amidst Worsening Congestion
A symposium by the Hellenic Society of Transportation Engineers revealed that Athens' traffic congestion is worsening, with private cars dominating roads and resulting in significant economic losses (€80-90 million annually). Experts proposed solutions such as green rings, stricter enforcement, cong...
Athens Traffic Crisis: Experts Propose Solutions Amidst Worsening Congestion
A symposium by the Hellenic Society of Transportation Engineers revealed that Athens' traffic congestion is worsening, with private cars dominating roads and resulting in significant economic losses (€80-90 million annually). Experts proposed solutions such as green rings, stricter enforcement, cong...
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Fireworks Ban Gains Momentum After New Year's Violence
The Dutch parliament is increasingly likely to support a nationwide fireworks ban following a surge in violence against emergency responders during the last New Year's Eve, prompting a debate today and a bill vote on February 19th.
Dutch Fireworks Ban Gains Momentum After New Year's Violence
The Dutch parliament is increasingly likely to support a nationwide fireworks ban following a surge in violence against emergency responders during the last New Year's Eve, prompting a debate today and a bill vote on February 19th.
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40% Bias Score
Russian Artillery Strikes Kill Up to 100 Ukrainian Soldiers Near Dachnoye
Footage from the Russian Ministry of Defense shows artillery units striking UAF positions near Kurakhove and Dachnoye, resulting in the reported deaths of up to 100 UAF soldiers and the disruption of troop rotations; this is part of ongoing fighting in eastern Ukraine.
Russian Artillery Strikes Kill Up to 100 Ukrainian Soldiers Near Dachnoye
Footage from the Russian Ministry of Defense shows artillery units striking UAF positions near Kurakhove and Dachnoye, resulting in the reported deaths of up to 100 UAF soldiers and the disruption of troop rotations; this is part of ongoing fighting in eastern Ukraine.
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64% Bias Score
Australia to Introduce Mandatory Standards for Faster Super Death Benefit Payments
The Albanese government plans to introduce mandatory standards for Australia's \$4.1 trillion superannuation industry to reduce delays in processing death benefits, addressing criticism and legal action against funds like Cbus for significant delays costing members \$20 million and causing distress ...
Australia to Introduce Mandatory Standards for Faster Super Death Benefit Payments
The Albanese government plans to introduce mandatory standards for Australia's \$4.1 trillion superannuation industry to reduce delays in processing death benefits, addressing criticism and legal action against funds like Cbus for significant delays costing members \$20 million and causing distress ...
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44% Bias Score
CSIF Union Calls One-Day Strike Over Spanish Public Healthcare Uncertainty
The CSIF union in Spain has called a one-day strike for February 13th due to uncertainty over healthcare for 1.1 million public sector employees and 400,000 family members, following a lack of a definitive agreement between the government and insurers regarding the future of healthcare provision.
CSIF Union Calls One-Day Strike Over Spanish Public Healthcare Uncertainty
The CSIF union in Spain has called a one-day strike for February 13th due to uncertainty over healthcare for 1.1 million public sector employees and 400,000 family members, following a lack of a definitive agreement between the government and insurers regarding the future of healthcare provision.
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52% Bias Score
Greece's Low Labor Force Participation Hinders Economic Growth
Greece's labor force participation lags significantly behind the OECD average, with women and young people particularly underrepresented; this shortage of 300,000 workers in key sectors hinders economic growth and necessitates systemic reform.
Greece's Low Labor Force Participation Hinders Economic Growth
Greece's labor force participation lags significantly behind the OECD average, with women and young people particularly underrepresented; this shortage of 300,000 workers in key sectors hinders economic growth and necessitates systemic reform.
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24% Bias Score
Strong Early 2025 Flight Bookings Signal Record Year for Greek Tourism
Early 2025 flight bookings to Greece show significant increases (16.6% in January, 18.1% in February, 15.5% in March), indicating a potentially stronger tourism year than 2024, driven by increased demand and positive projections from major tour operators like TUI AG; however, geopolitical factors re...
Strong Early 2025 Flight Bookings Signal Record Year for Greek Tourism
Early 2025 flight bookings to Greece show significant increases (16.6% in January, 18.1% in February, 15.5% in March), indicating a potentially stronger tourism year than 2024, driven by increased demand and positive projections from major tour operators like TUI AG; however, geopolitical factors re...
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44% Bias Score
Katja Schuurman Returns to GTST After 25 Years
Katja Schuurman, known for her role as Jessica Harmsen, returns to the Dutch soap opera Goede Tijden Slechte Tijden (GTST) on Tuesday for three episodes, reuniting with her former on-screen lover Julian after a 25-year absence, a move aimed at boosting declining viewership.
Katja Schuurman Returns to GTST After 25 Years
Katja Schuurman, known for her role as Jessica Harmsen, returns to the Dutch soap opera Goede Tijden Slechte Tijden (GTST) on Tuesday for three episodes, reuniting with her former on-screen lover Julian after a 25-year absence, a move aimed at boosting declining viewership.
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48% Bias Score
Record UK Profit Warnings Signal Bleak 2025 Economic Outlook
A record 20% of UK-listed companies issued profit warnings in 2024, exceeding pandemic levels, due to contract delays (34%), rising costs (20%), and government tax hikes, leading to hiring freezes and output declines.
Record UK Profit Warnings Signal Bleak 2025 Economic Outlook
A record 20% of UK-listed companies issued profit warnings in 2024, exceeding pandemic levels, due to contract delays (34%), rising costs (20%), and government tax hikes, leading to hiring freezes and output declines.
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48% Bias Score
Workplace Stress: A Societal Polluter and Path to Prosocial Management
High workplace stress, caused by long hours and unrealistic workloads, negatively impacts employee well-being and productivity, with far-reaching societal effects; however, proactive leadership focused on employee empowerment and a culture of care can mitigate these issues, as exemplified by Iberdro...
Workplace Stress: A Societal Polluter and Path to Prosocial Management
High workplace stress, caused by long hours and unrealistic workloads, negatively impacts employee well-being and productivity, with far-reaching societal effects; however, proactive leadership focused on employee empowerment and a culture of care can mitigate these issues, as exemplified by Iberdro...
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44% Bias Score