February 2025
March 2025
Czech National Bank Rejects Bitcoin as Reserve Asset
The Czech National Bank will not invest in Bitcoin as a reserve asset, despite Governor Aleš Michl's January proposal; a broader review of other asset classes is underway, expected to conclude by September. The decision follows criticism of Bitcoin's volatility and use in illicit activities.
Czech National Bank Rejects Bitcoin as Reserve Asset
The Czech National Bank will not invest in Bitcoin as a reserve asset, despite Governor Aleš Michl's January proposal; a broader review of other asset classes is underway, expected to conclude by September. The decision follows criticism of Bitcoin's volatility and use in illicit activities.
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48% Bias Score
Retailleau Challenges Wauquiez for LR Presidency, Sparking Potential 2027 Presidential Showdown
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Republicans party on February 12th, challenging an agreement with Laurent Wauquiez and potentially triggering a leadership battle that could affect the right-wing's prospects in the 2027 presidential election...
Retailleau Challenges Wauquiez for LR Presidency, Sparking Potential 2027 Presidential Showdown
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Republicans party on February 12th, challenging an agreement with Laurent Wauquiez and potentially triggering a leadership battle that could affect the right-wing's prospects in the 2027 presidential election...
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48% Bias Score
Jenoptik Reports Record 2024 Results Despite Economic Headwinds
Jenoptik, a German technology company, reported record revenue (€1.12 billion, +5%) and earnings (EBITDA €222 million, +6%) in 2024, driven by semiconductor industry demand, despite a 6% decline in orders from the automotive sector.
Jenoptik Reports Record 2024 Results Despite Economic Headwinds
Jenoptik, a German technology company, reported record revenue (€1.12 billion, +5%) and earnings (EBITDA €222 million, +6%) in 2024, driven by semiconductor industry demand, despite a 6% decline in orders from the automotive sector.
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44% Bias Score
France's 2025 Social Security Budget Passes Amidst Political Divisions and Increased Deficit
After multiple censure motions, France's 2025 social security budget passed, featuring increased health spending (3.4%), a deficit exceeding €22 billion, and concessions to various political groups following intense negotiations and divisions in the National Assembly.
France's 2025 Social Security Budget Passes Amidst Political Divisions and Increased Deficit
After multiple censure motions, France's 2025 social security budget passed, featuring increased health spending (3.4%), a deficit exceeding €22 billion, and concessions to various political groups following intense negotiations and divisions in the National Assembly.
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56% Bias Score
Bayern Tops Germany in KfW Energy Funding Despite State Government Claims
Bayern received almost €3.9 billion in KfW funding for energy transition in 2024, exceeding Nordrhein-Westfalen and including over €570 million for 42,000 heating system replacements, contrasting with the state government's claims of federal disadvantage.
Bayern Tops Germany in KfW Energy Funding Despite State Government Claims
Bayern received almost €3.9 billion in KfW funding for energy transition in 2024, exceeding Nordrhein-Westfalen and including over €570 million for 42,000 heating system replacements, contrasting with the state government's claims of federal disadvantage.
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48% Bias Score
Major Insider Buying Signals Confidence in Four Canadian Companies
Insiders recently invested over $2.1 million in four Canadian companies: Michael Emory bought $534,000 of Allied Properties REIT units, Eric Sprott purchased over $1.1 million of Heliostar Metals and over $489,000 of New Found Gold shares, and Sime Armoyan acquired $290,000 of Morguard Corp. shares.
Major Insider Buying Signals Confidence in Four Canadian Companies
Insiders recently invested over $2.1 million in four Canadian companies: Michael Emory bought $534,000 of Allied Properties REIT units, Eric Sprott purchased over $1.1 million of Heliostar Metals and over $489,000 of New Found Gold shares, and Sime Armoyan acquired $290,000 of Morguard Corp. shares.
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44% Bias Score
Reverse Brain Drain: Canada's Missed Opportunity
Emerson Csorba, a Canadian business executive, returned to Montreal after a decade in Britain, advocating for a "reverse brain drain" to address the challenges faced by Canadians with international experience who struggle to find jobs upon returning home, contrasting Canada's approach with that of A...
Reverse Brain Drain: Canada's Missed Opportunity
Emerson Csorba, a Canadian business executive, returned to Montreal after a decade in Britain, advocating for a "reverse brain drain" to address the challenges faced by Canadians with international experience who struggle to find jobs upon returning home, contrasting Canada's approach with that of A...
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40% Bias Score
Baerbock's Interview Highlights Communication Gaps and Public Concerns
During a recent interview on Sandra Maischberger's show, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's communication style, characterized by clichés, vague pronouncements, and an emphasis on high-level meetings, was criticized for lacking substantive content and hindering effective public engagement. ...
Baerbock's Interview Highlights Communication Gaps and Public Concerns
During a recent interview on Sandra Maischberger's show, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's communication style, characterized by clichés, vague pronouncements, and an emphasis on high-level meetings, was criticized for lacking substantive content and hindering effective public engagement. ...
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60% Bias Score
Diverging Bond Market Outlooks: Canada vs. U.S.
Bond markets in the U.S. and Canada are diverging due to different economic outlooks and monetary policies; Canada is expected to cut rates further, while the U.S. is less likely to, creating opportunities and challenges for investors.
Diverging Bond Market Outlooks: Canada vs. U.S.
Bond markets in the U.S. and Canada are diverging due to different economic outlooks and monetary policies; Canada is expected to cut rates further, while the U.S. is less likely to, creating opportunities and challenges for investors.
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36% Bias Score
Hamburg Hof: "Complete Rebuild" Preserves Historic Facades While Adding Modern Uses
Meag, asset manager of Munich Re and Ergo, is investing a three-digit million-euro sum to completely rebuild the Hamburg Hof complex in Hamburg's city center by late 2029, preserving its historic facades while adding retail, medical services, offices, a conference center, apartments, and restaurants...
Hamburg Hof: "Complete Rebuild" Preserves Historic Facades While Adding Modern Uses
Meag, asset manager of Munich Re and Ergo, is investing a three-digit million-euro sum to completely rebuild the Hamburg Hof complex in Hamburg's city center by late 2029, preserving its historic facades while adding retail, medical services, offices, a conference center, apartments, and restaurants...
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4% Bias Score
Erdogan's Indonesia Visit Strengthens Trade and Defense Ties
During his four-day Asian tour, Turkish President Erdogan visited Indonesia, resulting in ten agreements covering trade, defense, and education, aiming to increase bilateral trade to $10 billion annually and including a joint venture for drone manufacturing.
Erdogan's Indonesia Visit Strengthens Trade and Defense Ties
During his four-day Asian tour, Turkish President Erdogan visited Indonesia, resulting in ten agreements covering trade, defense, and education, aiming to increase bilateral trade to $10 billion annually and including a joint venture for drone manufacturing.
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40% Bias Score
Bavarian Crime Convictions Rise Sharply in 2023
In 2023, Bavaria saw 113,765 criminal convictions—a 4.2% increase from 2022—with a notable surge in juvenile crime, including violent offenses, raising concerns about public safety and the need for preventative measures.
Bavarian Crime Convictions Rise Sharply in 2023
In 2023, Bavaria saw 113,765 criminal convictions—a 4.2% increase from 2022—with a notable surge in juvenile crime, including violent offenses, raising concerns about public safety and the need for preventative measures.
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44% Bias Score