March 2025
April 2025
German Lawmaker Fired Russian Aide with Alleged FSB Links
A German Bundestag member, Christian Hirte, hired a Russian national, Konstantin K., with alleged FSB ties. After German security services confirmed these suspicions, Hirte dismissed K., who had Bundestag access until late 2024. K. had prior ties to the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and contacts with R...
German Lawmaker Fired Russian Aide with Alleged FSB Links
A German Bundestag member, Christian Hirte, hired a Russian national, Konstantin K., with alleged FSB ties. After German security services confirmed these suspicions, Hirte dismissed K., who had Bundestag access until late 2024. K. had prior ties to the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and contacts with R...
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32% Bias Score
Timișoara Proclamation: A Blueprint for Romania's Democratic Transition
The Timișoara Proclamation, published March 12, 1990, outlined 13 points advocating for a pro-Western, democratic Romania free from former communist influence, directly challenging the pro-Soviet regime that emerged after the 1989 revolution.
Timișoara Proclamation: A Blueprint for Romania's Democratic Transition
The Timișoara Proclamation, published March 12, 1990, outlined 13 points advocating for a pro-Western, democratic Romania free from former communist influence, directly challenging the pro-Soviet regime that emerged after the 1989 revolution.
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36% Bias Score
Saakaschwili Sentenced to Nine Years in Georgian "Jacket Affair"
A Georgian court sentenced ex-president Mikheil Saakaschwili to nine years in prison on March 12th for misappropriating up to €3 million in public funds, encompassing expenses like luxury clothing and travel, extending his existing sentence until 2030.
Saakaschwili Sentenced to Nine Years in Georgian "Jacket Affair"
A Georgian court sentenced ex-president Mikheil Saakaschwili to nine years in prison on March 12th for misappropriating up to €3 million in public funds, encompassing expenses like luxury clothing and travel, extending his existing sentence until 2030.
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52% Bias Score
Rise in Attacks Against Journalists at German Demonstrations in 2024
In 2024, at least 100 journalists were attacked at German demonstrations, with the majority (at least 50) occurring at pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel rallies in Berlin, surpassing previous years' right-wing related incidents. This highlights a concerning trend affecting press freedom.
Rise in Attacks Against Journalists at German Demonstrations in 2024
In 2024, at least 100 journalists were attacked at German demonstrations, with the majority (at least 50) occurring at pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel rallies in Berlin, surpassing previous years' right-wing related incidents. This highlights a concerning trend affecting press freedom.
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40% Bias Score
Gazate Duvar Closure Highlights Pressures on Turkish Journalism
Turkish news website Gazete Duvar closed due to financial issues, citing Google's algorithm changes and decreased funding as contributing factors; this event highlights ongoing pressures on Turkish journalism and freedom of the press, resulting in approximately 100 journalists losing their jobs.
Gazate Duvar Closure Highlights Pressures on Turkish Journalism
Turkish news website Gazete Duvar closed due to financial issues, citing Google's algorithm changes and decreased funding as contributing factors; this event highlights ongoing pressures on Turkish journalism and freedom of the press, resulting in approximately 100 journalists losing their jobs.
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36% Bias Score
UK Expels Russian Diplomat in Retaliation
The UK expelled a Russian diplomat from London in retaliation for Russia expelling a British diplomat, citing intimidation attempts against British embassy staff and families; Russia accused the British diplomats of espionage and providing false information upon entry.
UK Expels Russian Diplomat in Retaliation
The UK expelled a Russian diplomat from London in retaliation for Russia expelling a British diplomat, citing intimidation attempts against British embassy staff and families; Russia accused the British diplomats of espionage and providing false information upon entry.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Rejects Union Inquiry into State-Funded Civil Society Groups
The German government rejected a 551-question inquiry by the Union party concerning the political neutrality of 17 state-funded civil society groups and media organizations, emphasizing the right to assembly and political expression, while confirming only 6 received federal funding (between €208,000...
Germany Rejects Union Inquiry into State-Funded Civil Society Groups
The German government rejected a 551-question inquiry by the Union party concerning the political neutrality of 17 state-funded civil society groups and media organizations, emphasizing the right to assembly and political expression, while confirming only 6 received federal funding (between €208,000...
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44% Bias Score
German Police Misconduct Reporting: Fear, Distrust, and Systemic Issues
A German study reveals that police officers rarely report misconduct due to fear of retaliation and distrust in internal reporting systems, highlighting issues like sexism, racism, and excessive force, despite a new whistleblower protection law.
German Police Misconduct Reporting: Fear, Distrust, and Systemic Issues
A German study reveals that police officers rarely report misconduct due to fear of retaliation and distrust in internal reporting systems, highlighting issues like sexism, racism, and excessive force, despite a new whistleblower protection law.
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44% Bias Score
NATO's Eastern Flank: A Divided Front
Süddeutsche Zeitung analyzes the military readiness and public sentiment on NATO's eastern flank, highlighting Finland's strong defense capabilities, the Baltic states' increased investments in defense, Poland's pro-US stance, Slovakia's pro-Russia leanings, and Romania's strategic importance but in...
NATO's Eastern Flank: A Divided Front
Süddeutsche Zeitung analyzes the military readiness and public sentiment on NATO's eastern flank, highlighting Finland's strong defense capabilities, the Baltic states' increased investments in defense, Poland's pro-US stance, Slovakia's pro-Russia leanings, and Romania's strategic importance but in...
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48% Bias Score
EU Imposes €26 Billion in Retaliatory Tariffs Against US
On March 12, 2025, the EU imposed €26 billion in counter-tariffs on US imports in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminum, prompting President Trump to promise a response, citing past unfair trade practices as justification.
EU Imposes €26 Billion in Retaliatory Tariffs Against US
On March 12, 2025, the EU imposed €26 billion in counter-tariffs on US imports in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminum, prompting President Trump to promise a response, citing past unfair trade practices as justification.
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60% Bias Score
Four Russian Journalists Face Prison on 'Extremist' Charges
Four Russian journalists face up to six years in prison for allegedly belonging to Alexey Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation, which the government has labeled an extremist organization. The journalists deny the charges, maintaining they merely reported on the foundation's activities; the trial is ...
Four Russian Journalists Face Prison on 'Extremist' Charges
Four Russian journalists face up to six years in prison for allegedly belonging to Alexey Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation, which the government has labeled an extremist organization. The journalists deny the charges, maintaining they merely reported on the foundation's activities; the trial is ...
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52% Bias Score
International Boycotts Target US Goods Amid Trump Tariffs
Scandinavian countries and Canada lead a global boycott of US goods in response to President Trump's tariffs, impacting companies like Tesla, and resulting in "Buy Canadian" campaigns and government actions against US businesses; the long-term economic and political implications are uncertain.
International Boycotts Target US Goods Amid Trump Tariffs
Scandinavian countries and Canada lead a global boycott of US goods in response to President Trump's tariffs, impacting companies like Tesla, and resulting in "Buy Canadian" campaigns and government actions against US businesses; the long-term economic and political implications are uncertain.
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48% Bias Score