February 2025
March 2025
German Billionaires: A Regional and Educational Analysis
Germany has 132 billionaires, the most in Europe, with Southern German universities like TUM producing disproportionately more than Northern ones, and engineering/business administration being popular degree choices.
German Billionaires: A Regional and Educational Analysis
Germany has 132 billionaires, the most in Europe, with Southern German universities like TUM producing disproportionately more than Northern ones, and engineering/business administration being popular degree choices.
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40% Bias Score
BBVA Concludes 2018 Bonus Payments, González Payment Unconfirmed
BBVA completed final 2018 bonus payments in 2024, totaling €2.8 million for senior management, but hasn't disclosed if former chairman Francisco González, facing legal issues related to the Villarejo case, received his €400,000 share; the bank can reclaim bonuses until 2025.
BBVA Concludes 2018 Bonus Payments, González Payment Unconfirmed
BBVA completed final 2018 bonus payments in 2024, totaling €2.8 million for senior management, but hasn't disclosed if former chairman Francisco González, facing legal issues related to the Villarejo case, received his €400,000 share; the bank can reclaim bonuses until 2025.
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56% Bias Score
Apple Strengthens Parental Controls on iPhones Amid Rising Smartphone Use Among Children
In 2024, 69.6% of Spanish children (10-15) used smartphones; Apple's enhanced parental controls, including content filtering, usage limits, and location tracking, aim to address parental concerns, complemented by promoting open communication between parents and children.
Apple Strengthens Parental Controls on iPhones Amid Rising Smartphone Use Among Children
In 2024, 69.6% of Spanish children (10-15) used smartphones; Apple's enhanced parental controls, including content filtering, usage limits, and location tracking, aim to address parental concerns, complemented by promoting open communication between parents and children.
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40% Bias Score
Mexico Revives "Hecho en México" Logo to Counter US Tariffs and Boost Economy
The Mexican government reinstated the "Hecho en México" logo for products meeting quality standards, aiming to boost the national economy amid US tariff threats and support President Sheinbaum's Plan Mexico.
Mexico Revives "Hecho en México" Logo to Counter US Tariffs and Boost Economy
The Mexican government reinstated the "Hecho en México" logo for products meeting quality standards, aiming to boost the national economy amid US tariff threats and support President Sheinbaum's Plan Mexico.
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36% Bias Score
Unprecedented Santorini Seismic Activity: No Immediate Volcanic Threat
Santorini, Greece is experiencing an unprecedented seismic sequence due to magmatic intrusion near Anhydros; seismologists confirm no immediate volcanic eruption threat despite the potential activation of the Anhydros fault line, which could cause a magnitude 6 earthquake.
Unprecedented Santorini Seismic Activity: No Immediate Volcanic Threat
Santorini, Greece is experiencing an unprecedented seismic sequence due to magmatic intrusion near Anhydros; seismologists confirm no immediate volcanic eruption threat despite the potential activation of the Anhydros fault line, which could cause a magnitude 6 earthquake.
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36% Bias Score
Greece's Defense Spending Could Exceed Budget Limits Under EU Proposal
Greece's €1.5 billion defense investment budget for 2024 could be excluded from spending limits under a proposed EU escape clause, potentially freeing up additional funds and potentially reaching €2 billion in 2026, according to a statement by Ursula von der Leyen. This follows Greece exceeding its ...
Greece's Defense Spending Could Exceed Budget Limits Under EU Proposal
Greece's €1.5 billion defense investment budget for 2024 could be excluded from spending limits under a proposed EU escape clause, potentially freeing up additional funds and potentially reaching €2 billion in 2026, according to a statement by Ursula von der Leyen. This follows Greece exceeding its ...
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36% Bias Score
Crailsheim's Economic Resilience Amidst German Recession
The thriving economy of Crailsheim, Germany, driven by family-owned global market leaders, contrasts with Germany's wider economic recession; concerns remain about future government policies and support for Ukraine.
Crailsheim's Economic Resilience Amidst German Recession
The thriving economy of Crailsheim, Germany, driven by family-owned global market leaders, contrasts with Germany's wider economic recession; concerns remain about future government policies and support for Ukraine.
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52% Bias Score
Debate over Baquedano Statue's Relocation Amidst Santiago's Urban Redesign
Removed from Santiago's Plaza Dignidad in 2021 due to damage sustained during 2019 protests, the statue of General Manuel Baquedano is at the center of a political debate, with right-wing authorities pushing for its return while the government considers alternative locations amid a planned urban red...
Debate over Baquedano Statue's Relocation Amidst Santiago's Urban Redesign
Removed from Santiago's Plaza Dignidad in 2021 due to damage sustained during 2019 protests, the statue of General Manuel Baquedano is at the center of a political debate, with right-wing authorities pushing for its return while the government considers alternative locations amid a planned urban red...
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60% Bias Score
Ryanair Cuts 643,000 Summer Seats from Seven Smaller Spanish Airports
Ryanair's summer flight schedule reduction across seven smaller Spanish airports results in a loss of 643,000 seats, impacting regional connectivity, with Santiago experiencing the most significant reduction (-11.4%).
Ryanair Cuts 643,000 Summer Seats from Seven Smaller Spanish Airports
Ryanair's summer flight schedule reduction across seven smaller Spanish airports results in a loss of 643,000 seats, impacting regional connectivity, with Santiago experiencing the most significant reduction (-11.4%).
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48% Bias Score
PP's Silence on Trump Exposes Hyperbolic Criticism of Spanish Government
The Spanish People's Party's unexpected silence on Donald Trump's controversial presidency, despite initial criticism from some members, exposes the exaggeration in their previous attacks on the Spanish government's authoritarianism and raises questions about their future political strategy.
PP's Silence on Trump Exposes Hyperbolic Criticism of Spanish Government
The Spanish People's Party's unexpected silence on Donald Trump's controversial presidency, despite initial criticism from some members, exposes the exaggeration in their previous attacks on the Spanish government's authoritarianism and raises questions about their future political strategy.
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52% Bias Score
Tottenham Signs Record-Breaking Irish Teenager Melia
Tottenham Hotspur signed 17-year-old Irish striker Mason Melia from St Patrick's Athletic for a record €2 million fee, but he cannot join until 2026 due to post-Brexit work permit rules for under-18 players from the Republic of Ireland.
Tottenham Signs Record-Breaking Irish Teenager Melia
Tottenham Hotspur signed 17-year-old Irish striker Mason Melia from St Patrick's Athletic for a record €2 million fee, but he cannot join until 2026 due to post-Brexit work permit rules for under-18 players from the Republic of Ireland.
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36% Bias Score
Greek Bonds Resilient Amidst Eurozone Yield Rise
Eurozone government bond yields rose on Monday due to anticipated increases in European defense spending; however, Greek bonds showed resilience due to Greece's high defense spending, small budget deficit, and strong bond characteristics.
Greek Bonds Resilient Amidst Eurozone Yield Rise
Eurozone government bond yields rose on Monday due to anticipated increases in European defense spending; however, Greek bonds showed resilience due to Greece's high defense spending, small budget deficit, and strong bond characteristics.
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24% Bias Score