February 2025
March 2025
Moldova Proposes Prosecutor's Office Merger to Combat Corruption and Russian Interference
In response to alleged Russian interference in the 2024 Moldovan elections and subsequent criticisms of the country's anti-corruption efforts, the Moldovan government proposed merging two specialized prosecutor's offices to create a more effective anti-corruption body. This decision follows the resi...
Moldova Proposes Prosecutor's Office Merger to Combat Corruption and Russian Interference
In response to alleged Russian interference in the 2024 Moldovan elections and subsequent criticisms of the country's anti-corruption efforts, the Moldovan government proposed merging two specialized prosecutor's offices to create a more effective anti-corruption body. This decision follows the resi...
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56% Bias Score
Scholz's Coalition Collapse Triggers German Snap Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces snap elections in February 2025 after his coalition government collapsed amidst economic woes, rising right-wing extremism, and dwindling approval ratings; polls show his SPD trailing significantly behind.
Scholz's Coalition Collapse Triggers German Snap Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces snap elections in February 2025 after his coalition government collapsed amidst economic woes, rising right-wing extremism, and dwindling approval ratings; polls show his SPD trailing significantly behind.
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40% Bias Score
High Energy Costs Cripple German Manufacturing"
High electricity prices in Germany, exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, are forcing companies like Lössnitz Foundry, Feralpi, and Georgsmarienhütte to cut production, threatening thousands of jobs and Germany's industrial competitiveness; the upcoming elections may shift energy policy.
High Energy Costs Cripple German Manufacturing"
High electricity prices in Germany, exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, are forcing companies like Lössnitz Foundry, Feralpi, and Georgsmarienhütte to cut production, threatening thousands of jobs and Germany's industrial competitiveness; the upcoming elections may shift energy policy.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Sides with Russia on Ukraine, Amidst Talks of Elections
Following US-Russia talks in Riyadh, Donald Trump backed Russia's claims regarding the Ukraine conflict, blaming Ukraine for starting the war and questioning President Zelenskyy's popularity, while reported discussions included the possibility of Ukrainian elections.
Trump Sides with Russia on Ukraine, Amidst Talks of Elections
Following US-Russia talks in Riyadh, Donald Trump backed Russia's claims regarding the Ukraine conflict, blaming Ukraine for starting the war and questioning President Zelenskyy's popularity, while reported discussions included the possibility of Ukrainian elections.
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36% Bias Score
Hanau Anniversary Highlights Unresolved Racism Five Years After Massacre
Five years after a racially motivated attack in Hanau, Germany, left nine dead, commemorations on February 19, 2025, highlighted persistent racism and calls for stronger government action, including a national anti-discrimination plan.
Hanau Anniversary Highlights Unresolved Racism Five Years After Massacre
Five years after a racially motivated attack in Hanau, Germany, left nine dead, commemorations on February 19, 2025, highlighted persistent racism and calls for stronger government action, including a national anti-discrimination plan.
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36% Bias Score
Hanau Attack: Five Years Later, Germany Grapples with Far-Right Extremism
A racially motivated far-right extremist murdered nine people and injured seven in Hanau, Germany, on February 19, 2020; five years later, victims' families criticize insufficient action to prevent such tragedies, highlighting systemic issues and the ongoing challenge of far-right extremism in Germa...
Hanau Attack: Five Years Later, Germany Grapples with Far-Right Extremism
A racially motivated far-right extremist murdered nine people and injured seven in Hanau, Germany, on February 19, 2020; five years later, victims' families criticize insufficient action to prevent such tragedies, highlighting systemic issues and the ongoing challenge of far-right extremism in Germa...
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36% Bias Score
Belarusian Shelters in Poland Provide Refuge for Those Fleeing Persecution
Belarusian shelters in Warsaw and Sopot, Poland, offer temporary housing and support to Belarusian political prisoners and those fleeing persecution, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the crucial role of international aid.
Belarusian Shelters in Poland Provide Refuge for Those Fleeing Persecution
Belarusian shelters in Warsaw and Sopot, Poland, offer temporary housing and support to Belarusian political prisoners and those fleeing persecution, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the crucial role of international aid.
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28% Bias Score
Verdi Union's Warning Strike Cripples German Public Transportation"
A nationwide warning strike by the Verdi union in Germany on Friday will severely disrupt public transportation across six states due to ongoing collective bargaining disputes, impacting 53,000 employees and causing widespread travel disruptions.
Verdi Union's Warning Strike Cripples German Public Transportation"
A nationwide warning strike by the Verdi union in Germany on Friday will severely disrupt public transportation across six states due to ongoing collective bargaining disputes, impacting 53,000 employees and causing widespread travel disruptions.
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48% Bias Score
US-Russia Meeting Excludes Europe, Raising Concerns About Security and Turkey's Role
The US and Russian foreign ministers met in Riyadh, marking their first in-person meeting since the Ukraine war began, excluding Europe, causing concern and prompting discussions about the future of European security and Turkey's potential mediating role in the conflict.
US-Russia Meeting Excludes Europe, Raising Concerns About Security and Turkey's Role
The US and Russian foreign ministers met in Riyadh, marking their first in-person meeting since the Ukraine war began, excluding Europe, causing concern and prompting discussions about the future of European security and Turkey's potential mediating role in the conflict.
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36% Bias Score
US, Russia Agree to Consultations Amidst Ukraine Conflict
US and Russian foreign ministers met in Riyadh to discuss preparations for a summit between Presidents Trump and Putin, agreeing to establish a consultation mechanism to improve bilateral relations and address irritations; Ukraine and European partners were not invited to the talks.
US, Russia Agree to Consultations Amidst Ukraine Conflict
US and Russian foreign ministers met in Riyadh to discuss preparations for a summit between Presidents Trump and Putin, agreeing to establish a consultation mechanism to improve bilateral relations and address irritations; Ukraine and European partners were not invited to the talks.
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40% Bias Score
Putin Calls for Renewed U.S.-Russia Cooperation on Ukrainian Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on February 19, 2025, that rebuilding trust with the U.S. is crucial to resolving the Ukrainian crisis, referencing a recent Saudi Arabian meeting and asserting Ukraine's inclusion in talks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected a U.S. proposal, crit...
Putin Calls for Renewed U.S.-Russia Cooperation on Ukrainian Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on February 19, 2025, that rebuilding trust with the U.S. is crucial to resolving the Ukrainian crisis, referencing a recent Saudi Arabian meeting and asserting Ukraine's inclusion in talks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected a U.S. proposal, crit...
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40% Bias Score
EU Imposes 16th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targeting Aluminum Imports and Shadow Fleet
The EU's 16th sanctions package against Russia includes a phased ban on aluminum imports, targets over 70 ships involved in circumventing oil and gas export embargos, expands sanctions criteria to include ship captains, and adds restrictions on the sale of gaming consoles and flight simulators to Ru...
EU Imposes 16th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targeting Aluminum Imports and Shadow Fleet
The EU's 16th sanctions package against Russia includes a phased ban on aluminum imports, targets over 70 ships involved in circumventing oil and gas export embargos, expands sanctions criteria to include ship captains, and adds restrictions on the sale of gaming consoles and flight simulators to Ru...
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24% Bias Score