February 2025
March 2025
Cyprus Internment Camps' 76th Anniversary Commemorated
In February 1949, the British closed Cypriot internment camps that held approximately 52,000 Holocaust survivors after World War II; a ceremony marking the 76th anniversary highlighted the camps' harsh conditions, the aid provided by Cypriots, and the approximately 2,200 babies born there.
Cyprus Internment Camps' 76th Anniversary Commemorated
In February 1949, the British closed Cypriot internment camps that held approximately 52,000 Holocaust survivors after World War II; a ceremony marking the 76th anniversary highlighted the camps' harsh conditions, the aid provided by Cypriots, and the approximately 2,200 babies born there.
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16% Bias Score
EU Remote Work Decreases Despite High Employee Preference
Major companies are mandating office returns, causing a decline in fully remote work in the EU, while hybrid work remains the most common model (44%). However, employee preference for remote work remains high (74%), with the desire for fully remote work increasing from 13% in 2020 to 24% in 2024.
EU Remote Work Decreases Despite High Employee Preference
Major companies are mandating office returns, causing a decline in fully remote work in the EU, while hybrid work remains the most common model (44%). However, employee preference for remote work remains high (74%), with the desire for fully remote work increasing from 13% in 2020 to 24% in 2024.
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40% Bias Score
Stuttgart Trial: Attempted Murder After Break-in
In Stuttgart, Germany, a 24-year-old man is on trial for attempted murder and robbery after allegedly stabbing a 15-year-old girl eight times during a break-in last August; the prosecution seeks preventative detention due to his extensive criminal record.
Stuttgart Trial: Attempted Murder After Break-in
In Stuttgart, Germany, a 24-year-old man is on trial for attempted murder and robbery after allegedly stabbing a 15-year-old girl eight times during a break-in last August; the prosecution seeks preventative detention due to his extensive criminal record.
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40% Bias Score
Bavaria Reduces Administrative Regulations by 10 Percent, Enacts Moratorium
The Bavarian cabinet has reduced administrative regulations by enacting a moratorium on new regulations and aiming to reduce existing ones by at least 10 percent by the end of 2024, resulting in 2867 regulations remaining as of January 1, 2025. A third modernization act further simplifies grant proc...
Bavaria Reduces Administrative Regulations by 10 Percent, Enacts Moratorium
The Bavarian cabinet has reduced administrative regulations by enacting a moratorium on new regulations and aiming to reduce existing ones by at least 10 percent by the end of 2024, resulting in 2867 regulations remaining as of January 1, 2025. A third modernization act further simplifies grant proc...
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44% Bias Score
Compagnia di San Paolo's €1 Billion Plan for Systemic Change
The Compagnia di San Paolo's €1 billion Strategic Plan (2025-2028) targets poverty reduction and sustainable development through systemic change (€700 million), direct projects (€160 million, including the Cavallerizza Reale restoration), and national/philanthropic funds (€140 million), using a mode...
Compagnia di San Paolo's €1 Billion Plan for Systemic Change
The Compagnia di San Paolo's €1 billion Strategic Plan (2025-2028) targets poverty reduction and sustainable development through systemic change (€700 million), direct projects (€160 million, including the Cavallerizza Reale restoration), and national/philanthropic funds (€140 million), using a mode...
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24% Bias Score
Russian Children Create WWII Media Projects at Orlyonok
From February 10-15, 2025, over 100 Russian children participated in a "Media Laboratory" module at "Orlyonok" focusing on the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, creating historical content under Rossiya Segodnya's guidance.
Russian Children Create WWII Media Projects at Orlyonok
From February 10-15, 2025, over 100 Russian children participated in a "Media Laboratory" module at "Orlyonok" focusing on the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, creating historical content under Rossiya Segodnya's guidance.
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44% Bias Score
Swedish Court Sentences Four to Prison for ISIS Involvement in Somalia
A Swedish court sentenced four Swedish citizens to prison for ISIS-related activities in Somalia, including recruitment, propaganda, weapons training, and advising, between 2023 and 2024; charges of planning attacks in Sweden were dropped.
Swedish Court Sentences Four to Prison for ISIS Involvement in Somalia
A Swedish court sentenced four Swedish citizens to prison for ISIS-related activities in Somalia, including recruitment, propaganda, weapons training, and advising, between 2023 and 2024; charges of planning attacks in Sweden were dropped.
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32% Bias Score
Frankfurter Volksbank surpasses Berliner Volksbank after merger
The Frankfurter Volksbank finalized its merger with Raiffeisen-Volksbank Aschaffenburg in 2024, becoming Germany's largest Volksbank with €19 billion in assets and 800,000 customers, despite a slightly lower annual profit due to higher taxes and increased regulatory scrutiny.
Frankfurter Volksbank surpasses Berliner Volksbank after merger
The Frankfurter Volksbank finalized its merger with Raiffeisen-Volksbank Aschaffenburg in 2024, becoming Germany's largest Volksbank with €19 billion in assets and 800,000 customers, despite a slightly lower annual profit due to higher taxes and increased regulatory scrutiny.
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44% Bias Score
Political Turmoil Fails to Shake Massive Bond Markets
In early January, Justin Trudeau resigned as Canadian Prime Minister, and Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th U.S. President; despite this, the massive global bond market (over $220 trillion) remains largely unaffected by political headlines, primarily driven by central bank actions and long-te...
Political Turmoil Fails to Shake Massive Bond Markets
In early January, Justin Trudeau resigned as Canadian Prime Minister, and Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th U.S. President; despite this, the massive global bond market (over $220 trillion) remains largely unaffected by political headlines, primarily driven by central bank actions and long-te...
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36% Bias Score
Canada's Inflation Rises to 1.9 Percent in January
Canada's January inflation rate rose to 1.9 percent year-over-year, exceeding December's 1.8 percent, driven by higher energy prices despite a recent tax holiday that lowered food and other goods prices. Financial markets reduced expectations of further interest rate cuts.
Canada's Inflation Rises to 1.9 Percent in January
Canada's January inflation rate rose to 1.9 percent year-over-year, exceeding December's 1.8 percent, driven by higher energy prices despite a recent tax holiday that lowered food and other goods prices. Financial markets reduced expectations of further interest rate cuts.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Real Estate Firm Expands to Dubai Amidst Dutch Market Changes
Due to new Dutch housing regulations, Dutch Real Estate Company (DREC) is expanding into Dubai's real estate market, offering full-service support (property search to key delivery) for international investors seeking higher returns (at least 10%) and tax advantages; a special event will be held on F...
Dutch Real Estate Firm Expands to Dubai Amidst Dutch Market Changes
Due to new Dutch housing regulations, Dutch Real Estate Company (DREC) is expanding into Dubai's real estate market, offering full-service support (property search to key delivery) for international investors seeking higher returns (at least 10%) and tax advantages; a special event will be held on F...
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60% Bias Score
Boost Your Business: Three Steps to LinkedIn Success for Founders
This article details three steps founders can take to improve their LinkedIn presence: creating an irresistible profile, sharing client success stories as content, and engaging meaningfully in comments to attract ideal customers, investors, and partners.
Boost Your Business: Three Steps to LinkedIn Success for Founders
This article details three steps founders can take to improve their LinkedIn presence: creating an irresistible profile, sharing client success stories as content, and engaging meaningfully in comments to attract ideal customers, investors, and partners.
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60% Bias Score