February 2025
March 2025
Berlin Group Promotes Inclusive Political Participation
PoliTisch leicht," a Berlin political discussion group using simplified German, saw attendance double to ten at its second meeting, focusing on the upcoming Bundestag election and inclusive political engagement.
Berlin Group Promotes Inclusive Political Participation
PoliTisch leicht," a Berlin political discussion group using simplified German, saw attendance double to ten at its second meeting, focusing on the upcoming Bundestag election and inclusive political engagement.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Rural Communities Protest Biogas Plants and Megagranjas
Rural communities in Castilla y León, Spain, are protesting the construction of biogas plants and megagranjas due to concerns about pollution, increased traffic, and lack of job creation; the protests highlight a conflict between renewable energy initiatives and the needs of rural populations.
Spanish Rural Communities Protest Biogas Plants and Megagranjas
Rural communities in Castilla y León, Spain, are protesting the construction of biogas plants and megagranjas due to concerns about pollution, increased traffic, and lack of job creation; the protests highlight a conflict between renewable energy initiatives and the needs of rural populations.
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52% Bias Score
Madrid's Social Housing: Opposing Views on Success
Following protests over housing management, Madrid's government touted its social housing figures, claiming national leadership in construction and rental, while the opposition countered with per capita data showing Madrid lagging behind other European cities.
Madrid's Social Housing: Opposing Views on Success
Following protests over housing management, Madrid's government touted its social housing figures, claiming national leadership in construction and rental, while the opposition countered with per capita data showing Madrid lagging behind other European cities.
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Government Divided Over Minimum Wage Tax
Spain's ruling coalition is facing a major crisis over the decision to tax the minimum wage for the first time, causing a clash between the PSOE and Sumar, along with other opposition parties, with each side citing economic and social justice arguments. This occurs after a 61% increase in the minimu...
Spanish Government Divided Over Minimum Wage Tax
Spain's ruling coalition is facing a major crisis over the decision to tax the minimum wage for the first time, causing a clash between the PSOE and Sumar, along with other opposition parties, with each side citing economic and social justice arguments. This occurs after a 61% increase in the minimu...
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44% Bias Score
Enel to Pay \$17.5 Million for Santiago Power Outages
In Santiago, Chile, energy provider Enel will compensate 800,000 households a total of \$17.5 million for the August 2024 power outages caused by severe weather, with payments varying from \$2.6 to \$388 depending on outage duration and additional payments for formal complaints.
Enel to Pay \$17.5 Million for Santiago Power Outages
In Santiago, Chile, energy provider Enel will compensate 800,000 households a total of \$17.5 million for the August 2024 power outages caused by severe weather, with payments varying from \$2.6 to \$388 depending on outage duration and additional payments for formal complaints.
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36% Bias Score
West Ham's Irving: From Obscurity to Cult Hero
West Ham United midfielder Andy Irving, known for his modest lifestyle and financial savvy, earned his first Premier League start against Chelsea after impressing manager Graham Potter with his dedication and training performances, despite facing stiff competition and prior loan spells.
West Ham's Irving: From Obscurity to Cult Hero
West Ham United midfielder Andy Irving, known for his modest lifestyle and financial savvy, earned his first Premier League start against Chelsea after impressing manager Graham Potter with his dedication and training performances, despite facing stiff competition and prior loan spells.
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28% Bias Score
US Steel Tariffs Boost South Korea's K-pop Industry
US President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on foreign steel has negatively impacted some South Korean industries, but it has inadvertently boosted the K-pop industry, as investors view it as a safe haven amid trade uncertainty, leading to record-high stock prices for major entertainment companies.
US Steel Tariffs Boost South Korea's K-pop Industry
US President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on foreign steel has negatively impacted some South Korean industries, but it has inadvertently boosted the K-pop industry, as investors view it as a safe haven amid trade uncertainty, leading to record-high stock prices for major entertainment companies.
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36% Bias Score
Mexico City Honors Indigenous Women in 2025
Mexico City's government declared 2025 the "Year of the Indigenous Woman," honoring four women from different indigenous cultures, including Xiuhtlaltzin, the seventh Toltec ruler, amidst persistent inequality and violence against indigenous communities in Mexico.
Mexico City Honors Indigenous Women in 2025
Mexico City's government declared 2025 the "Year of the Indigenous Woman," honoring four women from different indigenous cultures, including Xiuhtlaltzin, the seventh Toltec ruler, amidst persistent inequality and violence against indigenous communities in Mexico.
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48% Bias Score
Spain's Aging Population: Health Challenges and Systemic Needs
Spain's aging population, with life expectancy at 80.9 years for men and 85.5 for women in 2025 and 20.4% aged 65 or older, faces significant health challenges including high rates of dementia, depression, and elder abuse, demanding systemic solutions.
Spain's Aging Population: Health Challenges and Systemic Needs
Spain's aging population, with life expectancy at 80.9 years for men and 85.5 for women in 2025 and 20.4% aged 65 or older, faces significant health challenges including high rates of dementia, depression, and elder abuse, demanding systemic solutions.
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36% Bias Score
Materuni Waterfall: Tanzania's Sustainable Tourism Gem
Near Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania's Materuni Waterfall, a 100-meter cascade, offers a unique trek through rainforest to the Chagga tribe's village, showcasing coffee production from bean to cup, and creating a sustainable tourism model.
Materuni Waterfall: Tanzania's Sustainable Tourism Gem
Near Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania's Materuni Waterfall, a 100-meter cascade, offers a unique trek through rainforest to the Chagga tribe's village, showcasing coffee production from bean to cup, and creating a sustainable tourism model.
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32% Bias Score
Tasoulas Elected as Ninth President of Hellenic Republic Amidst Political Tensions
The Hellenic Parliament elected Kostas Tasoulas as the ninth President of the Hellenic Republic in a contentious vote, prompting debate about the office's role and the process of selection given that the prime minister's decision faced criticism, but any choice would have likely sparked controversy.
Tasoulas Elected as Ninth President of Hellenic Republic Amidst Political Tensions
The Hellenic Parliament elected Kostas Tasoulas as the ninth President of the Hellenic Republic in a contentious vote, prompting debate about the office's role and the process of selection given that the prime minister's decision faced criticism, but any choice would have likely sparked controversy.
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40% Bias Score
Greece Improves OECD Services Trade Ranking Amidst Deregulation
Greece's ranking on the OECD Services Trade Restrictiveness Index improved from 43rd to 40th in 2024 due to policy changes such as extending visa durations for foreign service providers and eliminating experience requirements for certain roles, exceeding the OECD average of 0.19 with a score of 0.23...
Greece Improves OECD Services Trade Ranking Amidst Deregulation
Greece's ranking on the OECD Services Trade Restrictiveness Index improved from 43rd to 40th in 2024 due to policy changes such as extending visa durations for foreign service providers and eliminating experience requirements for certain roles, exceeding the OECD average of 0.19 with a score of 0.23...
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20% Bias Score