March 2025
April 2025
Italian Consumer Preferences Shift: Brand Values Rise, Retail Satisfaction Falls
An Ipsos study reveals that 69% of Italian consumers choose brands matching their values, but dissatisfaction with retail stores is rising due to poor product selection (35% dissatisfied, 41% among Gen Z) and loyalty programs. Online shopping is favored for better deals (73% agreement).
Italian Consumer Preferences Shift: Brand Values Rise, Retail Satisfaction Falls
An Ipsos study reveals that 69% of Italian consumers choose brands matching their values, but dissatisfaction with retail stores is rising due to poor product selection (35% dissatisfied, 41% among Gen Z) and loyalty programs. Online shopping is favored for better deals (73% agreement).
Progress
44% Bias Score
Dutch Rose Grower Reduces Environmental Impact by 85%
Porta Nova, a Dutch rose grower, has reduced its environmental impact by 85% through sustainable investments, achieving a CO2 footprint comparable to a field-grown tulip, while facing competition from lower-cost, less environmentally-regulated overseas producers.
Dutch Rose Grower Reduces Environmental Impact by 85%
Porta Nova, a Dutch rose grower, has reduced its environmental impact by 85% through sustainable investments, achieving a CO2 footprint comparable to a field-grown tulip, while facing competition from lower-cost, less environmentally-regulated overseas producers.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Dutch Tax Authority Compensates 13,000 for Wrongful Blacklist Inclusion
The Dutch tax authority compensated almost 13,000 people for wrongful inclusion on a fraud blacklist (FSV) from 2013-2020, paying €375-€1000 per person, while over 300,000 were on the list; many experienced intensive scrutiny and incorrect tax assessments, highlighting systemic issues and the need f...
Dutch Tax Authority Compensates 13,000 for Wrongful Blacklist Inclusion
The Dutch tax authority compensated almost 13,000 people for wrongful inclusion on a fraud blacklist (FSV) from 2013-2020, paying €375-€1000 per person, while over 300,000 were on the list; many experienced intensive scrutiny and incorrect tax assessments, highlighting systemic issues and the need f...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Guangxi's Booming Trade with ASEAN Highlights China-ASEAN Cooperation
Guangxi's trade with ASEAN countries surged 17.2% in 2022, reaching $54.9 billion, highlighting its crucial role in China-ASEAN economic cooperation and the region's commitment to deepening ties through various initiatives including medical assistance and digital agriculture.
Guangxi's Booming Trade with ASEAN Highlights China-ASEAN Cooperation
Guangxi's trade with ASEAN countries surged 17.2% in 2022, reaching $54.9 billion, highlighting its crucial role in China-ASEAN economic cooperation and the region's commitment to deepening ties through various initiatives including medical assistance and digital agriculture.
Progress
20% Bias Score
Zadie Smith Reflects on "White Teeth"'s 25th Anniversary and Her Evolving Perspective on Time
Zadie Smith discusses the lasting impact of her debut novel, "White Teeth," 25 years after its release, reflecting on her past, the pressures of early success, and her evolving perspective on time and regret.
Zadie Smith Reflects on "White Teeth"'s 25th Anniversary and Her Evolving Perspective on Time
Zadie Smith discusses the lasting impact of her debut novel, "White Teeth," 25 years after its release, reflecting on her past, the pressures of early success, and her evolving perspective on time and regret.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Over Child Safety Concerns
The Albanian government temporarily banned TikTok for one year, citing concerns about violence and bullying among children, following a fatal stabbing linked to a dispute originating on the platform; authorities are now in talks with TikTok to implement safety features.
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Over Child Safety Concerns
The Albanian government temporarily banned TikTok for one year, citing concerns about violence and bullying among children, following a fatal stabbing linked to a dispute originating on the platform; authorities are now in talks with TikTok to implement safety features.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Air France-KLM boosts ancillary revenue but faces profit challenges
Air France-KLM's 2024 financial results show a €1.7 billion increase in ancillary revenue, driven by a new cost-focused strategy, despite a lower-than-expected profit due to rising operational costs and capacity constraints. KLM aims to improve its profitability by €450 million by 2025.
Air France-KLM boosts ancillary revenue but faces profit challenges
Air France-KLM's 2024 financial results show a €1.7 billion increase in ancillary revenue, driven by a new cost-focused strategy, despite a lower-than-expected profit due to rising operational costs and capacity constraints. KLM aims to improve its profitability by €450 million by 2025.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Dutch Music Industry: Persistent Gender Inequality Despite Some Progress
A BumaStemra study reveals that despite some progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in the Dutch music industry, comprising only 16% of its members in 2024 and holding only 3% of the top 100 earners' income. A persistent gender pay gap and lack of recognition highlight ongoing challen...
Dutch Music Industry: Persistent Gender Inequality Despite Some Progress
A BumaStemra study reveals that despite some progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in the Dutch music industry, comprising only 16% of its members in 2024 and holding only 3% of the top 100 earners' income. A persistent gender pay gap and lack of recognition highlight ongoing challen...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Dutch Authorities Investigate Nine Israelis for Football Match Violence
Nine Israelis are under investigation by Dutch authorities for violence against people and vehicles in Amsterdam during and before a November 6-8, 2024, football match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv; police released images of 23 suspects, but arrests have not yet been made.
Dutch Authorities Investigate Nine Israelis for Football Match Violence
Nine Israelis are under investigation by Dutch authorities for violence against people and vehicles in Amsterdam during and before a November 6-8, 2024, football match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv; police released images of 23 suspects, but arrests have not yet been made.
Progress
40% Bias Score
House Censures Rep. Al Green for Protesting Trump's Address
The House of Representatives voted 224-198 to censure Rep. Al Green (D-TX) for protesting President Trump's speech, marking the 28th such censure in history and highlighting divisions within the Democratic party over strategies to oppose the Trump administration.
House Censures Rep. Al Green for Protesting Trump's Address
The House of Representatives voted 224-198 to censure Rep. Al Green (D-TX) for protesting President Trump's speech, marking the 28th such censure in history and highlighting divisions within the Democratic party over strategies to oppose the Trump administration.
Progress
40% Bias Score
NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams Launches Mayoral Campaign
NYC City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams announced her candidacy for mayor on Thursday, citing concerns about affordability, City Hall's dysfunction, and Mayor Eric Adams's low approval rating amid accusations of a quid pro quo with the Trump administration; her campaign launch is set for Sunday.
NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams Launches Mayoral Campaign
NYC City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams announced her candidacy for mayor on Thursday, citing concerns about affordability, City Hall's dysfunction, and Mayor Eric Adams's low approval rating amid accusations of a quid pro quo with the Trump administration; her campaign launch is set for Sunday.
Progress
48% Bias Score
France Urges "Buy European" Approach to Counter US Tech Dominance
French President Macron and Digital Minister Chappaz urged increased purchases of European AI and digital technology, advocating for a "Buy European" approach amidst rising EU-US tensions, with some supporting a "Buy European Tech Act" to reserve public procurement for EU companies.
France Urges "Buy European" Approach to Counter US Tech Dominance
French President Macron and Digital Minister Chappaz urged increased purchases of European AI and digital technology, advocating for a "Buy European" approach amidst rising EU-US tensions, with some supporting a "Buy European Tech Act" to reserve public procurement for EU companies.
Progress
52% Bias Score