January 2025
February 2025
Spain Extends Social Welfare Measures After Political Deal
The Spanish Council of Ministers approved decrees extending social protection measures, including public transport subsidies and pension increases, after a deal with Junts per Catalunya secured parliamentary support; several other measures were excluded pending further negotiations.
Spain Extends Social Welfare Measures After Political Deal
The Spanish Council of Ministers approved decrees extending social protection measures, including public transport subsidies and pension increases, after a deal with Junts per Catalunya secured parliamentary support; several other measures were excluded pending further negotiations.
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40% Bias Score
Sánchez Prioritizes Power Over Coalition, Raising Concerns About Spanish Democracy
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez chose to reach an agreement with the smaller Junts party rather than the larger PP party to remain in power, highlighting a willingness to compromise democratic norms and potentially setting a dangerous precedent for the future of Spanish democracy.
Sánchez Prioritizes Power Over Coalition, Raising Concerns About Spanish Democracy
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez chose to reach an agreement with the smaller Junts party rather than the larger PP party to remain in power, highlighting a willingness to compromise democratic norms and potentially setting a dangerous precedent for the future of Spanish democracy.
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60% Bias Score
PP Senate Motion on Social Spending Overshadowed by Government-Junts Agreement
The Spanish Senate, controlled by the PP, passed a motion demanding immediate government action on pension increases, transport subsidies, and aid for Dana flood victims—measures the PP helped defeat in the Congress last week; however, a government agreement with Junts per Catalunya to restore the m...
PP Senate Motion on Social Spending Overshadowed by Government-Junts Agreement
The Spanish Senate, controlled by the PP, passed a motion demanding immediate government action on pension increases, transport subsidies, and aid for Dana flood victims—measures the PP helped defeat in the Congress last week; however, a government agreement with Junts per Catalunya to restore the m...
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56% Bias Score
Greece Bans Oil Heaters: Heat Pumps Emerge as Most Efficient Alternative
Greece's climate law bans new oil heater sales, prompting analysis of heating alternatives; heat pumps prove most efficient, offering double the efficiency of gas and triple that of oil, with payback periods of 6-9 years depending on solar integration.
Greece Bans Oil Heaters: Heat Pumps Emerge as Most Efficient Alternative
Greece's climate law bans new oil heater sales, prompting analysis of heating alternatives; heat pumps prove most efficient, offering double the efficiency of gas and triple that of oil, with payback periods of 6-9 years depending on solar integration.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Court Rules on Sperm Donor's Social Media Activity
A Dutch court is deciding if sperm donor Jonathan Meijer can continue making social media videos after parents of his 1000+ donor children sued him for interfering with their upbringing through online content, despite a previous court order halting his donations.
Dutch Court Rules on Sperm Donor's Social Media Activity
A Dutch court is deciding if sperm donor Jonathan Meijer can continue making social media videos after parents of his 1000+ donor children sued him for interfering with their upbringing through online content, despite a previous court order halting his donations.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Clinic Closed After Fatal Stabbing, Escape
The Wier+kliniek in Den Dolder, Netherlands, a Fivoor-owned clinic housing 32 patients with mild intellectual disabilities and prior justice involvement, was immediately closed due to undisclosed building code violations following a patient's fatal stabbing of a local resident and another patient's ...
Dutch Clinic Closed After Fatal Stabbing, Escape
The Wier+kliniek in Den Dolder, Netherlands, a Fivoor-owned clinic housing 32 patients with mild intellectual disabilities and prior justice involvement, was immediately closed due to undisclosed building code violations following a patient's fatal stabbing of a local resident and another patient's ...
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44% Bias Score
Former Turkish Minister Joins Opposition, Reigniting LGBT and Media Debate
Selma Aliye Kavaf, Turkey's former Family Minister known for her conservative views, joined CHP, sparking renewed debate on her past statements on LGBT issues and media content, reflecting shifts within Turkish politics.
Former Turkish Minister Joins Opposition, Reigniting LGBT and Media Debate
Selma Aliye Kavaf, Turkey's former Family Minister known for her conservative views, joined CHP, sparking renewed debate on her past statements on LGBT issues and media content, reflecting shifts within Turkish politics.
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68% Bias Score
Spanish Government Agrees to No-Confidence Debate, But Retains Final Decision
The Spanish government agreed to allow a parliamentary debate on a no-confidence motion demanded by Junts per Catalunya, following a breakdown in negotiations over a government decree; however, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez maintains the right to ultimately decide against submitting to the motion.
Spanish Government Agrees to No-Confidence Debate, But Retains Final Decision
The Spanish government agreed to allow a parliamentary debate on a no-confidence motion demanded by Junts per Catalunya, following a breakdown in negotiations over a government decree; however, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez maintains the right to ultimately decide against submitting to the motion.
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36% Bias Score
Masoutis Explores ANEDIK Kritiki Acquisition to Boost Attica Market Share
Masoutis, a Greek supermarket chain, is exploring the acquisition of ANEDIK Kritiki to expand in Attica, following a 44.16% sales increase since its 2019 Promitheftiki acquisition; 2024 turnover is projected to exceed €1.14 billion, with €25 million planned for 2025 investments in new stores and tec...
Masoutis Explores ANEDIK Kritiki Acquisition to Boost Attica Market Share
Masoutis, a Greek supermarket chain, is exploring the acquisition of ANEDIK Kritiki to expand in Attica, following a 44.16% sales increase since its 2019 Promitheftiki acquisition; 2024 turnover is projected to exceed €1.14 billion, with €25 million planned for 2025 investments in new stores and tec...
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40% Bias Score
Nijvel Gang Investigation Reopened Based on License Plate Evidence
A Belgian court will not close the investigation into the Nijvel Gang after a license plate noted by witnesses at a 1985 massacre in Aalst may provide a crucial link to other crimes. This follows years of stalled investigation marked by multiple jurisdictions and dismissed witness accounts.
Nijvel Gang Investigation Reopened Based on License Plate Evidence
A Belgian court will not close the investigation into the Nijvel Gang after a license plate noted by witnesses at a 1985 massacre in Aalst may provide a crucial link to other crimes. This follows years of stalled investigation marked by multiple jurisdictions and dismissed witness accounts.
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36% Bias Score
Tilburg University Defers Decision on Israeli Collaboration Amid Human Rights Concerns
Tilburg University will not immediately suspend collaborations with Israeli institutions despite a committee's recommendation to do so due to concerns about human rights violations and ties to the Israeli defense sector; the university will engage in dialogue with these institutions first.
Tilburg University Defers Decision on Israeli Collaboration Amid Human Rights Concerns
Tilburg University will not immediately suspend collaborations with Israeli institutions despite a committee's recommendation to do so due to concerns about human rights violations and ties to the Israeli defense sector; the university will engage in dialogue with these institutions first.
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44% Bias Score
Israeli Bill Seeks Near-Total Immunity for MKs
The Knesset is considering a bill granting near-total immunity to its members, limiting investigations except in corruption cases, sparking concerns about undermining the rule of law and equality; the proposal follows charges against MK Tally Gotliv for revealing personal information about a protest...
Israeli Bill Seeks Near-Total Immunity for MKs
The Knesset is considering a bill granting near-total immunity to its members, limiting investigations except in corruption cases, sparking concerns about undermining the rule of law and equality; the proposal follows charges against MK Tally Gotliv for revealing personal information about a protest...
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56% Bias Score