March 2025
April 2025
Sustainability Drives Made in Italy Competitiveness: Birra Peroni Conference Highlights Key Trends
Birra Peroni's Rome conference highlighted sustainability's shift from philanthropy to a core business asset for Made in Italy brands, supported by a recent Ipsos survey showing 96% of Italian beer consumers view it as key to competitiveness. Government initiatives, including the PNRR's €4 billion i...
Sustainability Drives Made in Italy Competitiveness: Birra Peroni Conference Highlights Key Trends
Birra Peroni's Rome conference highlighted sustainability's shift from philanthropy to a core business asset for Made in Italy brands, supported by a recent Ipsos survey showing 96% of Italian beer consumers view it as key to competitiveness. Government initiatives, including the PNRR's €4 billion i...
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40% Bias Score
Catalan Tourist Rental Decree Upheld by Constitutional Court
Spain's Constitutional Court validated a Catalan decree limiting tourist rentals in municipalities with housing shortages, prioritizing residential needs over unlimited property exploitation to maintain urban balance and address social needs.
Catalan Tourist Rental Decree Upheld by Constitutional Court
Spain's Constitutional Court validated a Catalan decree limiting tourist rentals in municipalities with housing shortages, prioritizing residential needs over unlimited property exploitation to maintain urban balance and address social needs.
Progress
20% Bias Score
Yale Symphony Orchestra's Greek Tour Showcases Diverse Repertoire
The Yale Symphony Orchestra (YSO), an internationally acclaimed ensemble founded in 1965, is touring Greece, performing in Thessaloniki (March 14th), Giannitsa (March 15th), Volos (March 17th), and Athens (March 20th), showcasing a repertoire ranging from film scores to jazz and classical masterpiec...
Yale Symphony Orchestra's Greek Tour Showcases Diverse Repertoire
The Yale Symphony Orchestra (YSO), an internationally acclaimed ensemble founded in 1965, is touring Greece, performing in Thessaloniki (March 14th), Giannitsa (March 15th), Volos (March 17th), and Athens (March 20th), showcasing a repertoire ranging from film scores to jazz and classical masterpiec...
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28% Bias Score
Tasoulas Sworn in as Greece's New President Amidst Domestic and International Challenges
Konstantinos Tasoulas was sworn in as Greece's ninth president since 1974, succeeding Katerina Sakellaropoulou, in a ceremony attended by key political figures. His address focused on national unity and upholding constitutional duties amid domestic and international challenges, notably the Tempe tra...
Tasoulas Sworn in as Greece's New President Amidst Domestic and International Challenges
Konstantinos Tasoulas was sworn in as Greece's ninth president since 1974, succeeding Katerina Sakellaropoulou, in a ceremony attended by key political figures. His address focused on national unity and upholding constitutional duties amid domestic and international challenges, notably the Tempe tra...
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0% Bias Score
Malfunctioning Salt Dam in IJmuiden Threatens Water Management
IJmuiden's new salt dam, designed to prevent seawater intrusion into the Noordzeekanaal, is malfunctioning due to insufficient pump intake; this threatens water management for four million people in West-Netherlands and requires immediate and long-term solutions.
Malfunctioning Salt Dam in IJmuiden Threatens Water Management
IJmuiden's new salt dam, designed to prevent seawater intrusion into the Noordzeekanaal, is malfunctioning due to insufficient pump intake; this threatens water management for four million people in West-Netherlands and requires immediate and long-term solutions.
Progress
20% Bias Score
European Consumers Boycott American Products Amidst Trade Tensions
In response to US import tariffs, European consumers are increasingly choosing European alternatives to American products, driven by social media and political sentiment; while this benefits the European economy, it also risks job losses in European branches of American companies.
European Consumers Boycott American Products Amidst Trade Tensions
In response to US import tariffs, European consumers are increasingly choosing European alternatives to American products, driven by social media and political sentiment; while this benefits the European economy, it also risks job losses in European branches of American companies.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Revised Basque Tax Plan Approved: Rebates and Increased Taxes
The Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) and the Socialist Party of the Basque Country (PSE-EE) reached a deal with Podemos on a revised tax plan including €2,800 rebates for those earning under €20,000, increased taxes on higher earners and large companies, and accelerated implementation of housing law i...
Revised Basque Tax Plan Approved: Rebates and Increased Taxes
The Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) and the Socialist Party of the Basque Country (PSE-EE) reached a deal with Podemos on a revised tax plan including €2,800 rebates for those earning under €20,000, increased taxes on higher earners and large companies, and accelerated implementation of housing law i...
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48% Bias Score
China Prioritizes Housing Quality Over Ownership
China's government prioritizes improving housing quality, exceeding 40 square meters of per capita urban living space, mandating minimum 3-meter ceilings and smart home features to address noise, leaks, and enhance living standards.
China Prioritizes Housing Quality Over Ownership
China's government prioritizes improving housing quality, exceeding 40 square meters of per capita urban living space, mandating minimum 3-meter ceilings and smart home features to address noise, leaks, and enhance living standards.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Italy Tests Starlink Antennas Amidst National Security Contract Debate
Italy is testing Starlink antennas in four embassies but hasn't signed a deal, sparking debate over outsourcing national security communications to a US entity, despite considering a €1.5 billion contract. Competitor Eutelsat is also in talks.
Italy Tests Starlink Antennas Amidst National Security Contract Debate
Italy is testing Starlink antennas in four embassies but hasn't signed a deal, sparking debate over outsourcing national security communications to a US entity, despite considering a €1.5 billion contract. Competitor Eutelsat is also in talks.
Progress
44% Bias Score
AI Music Generators Use Dutch Artists' Voices Without Permission
Dutch AI music generators used the voices of artists like Jan Smit and Trijntje Oosterhuis without permission, prompting concerns about copyright infringement and misuse of personal data, as confirmed by Matties Grooten, whose AI-generated song showcases this issue.
AI Music Generators Use Dutch Artists' Voices Without Permission
Dutch AI music generators used the voices of artists like Jan Smit and Trijntje Oosterhuis without permission, prompting concerns about copyright infringement and misuse of personal data, as confirmed by Matties Grooten, whose AI-generated song showcases this issue.
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64% Bias Score
Dutch Coalition Crisis Over EU Defense Plan
A crisis meeting was held between Dutch Prime Minister Schoof and four coalition parties after parliament opposed the EU's €800 billion defense plan, creating a rift within the governing coalition and potentially jeopardizing the Netherlands' influence in European defense policy.
Dutch Coalition Crisis Over EU Defense Plan
A crisis meeting was held between Dutch Prime Minister Schoof and four coalition parties after parliament opposed the EU's €800 billion defense plan, creating a rift within the governing coalition and potentially jeopardizing the Netherlands' influence in European defense policy.
Progress
52% Bias Score
New Israeli Reservist Benefits Plan Faces Criticism for Neglecting Non-Combat Soldiers and Family Needs
Israel's Defense and Finance Ministries announced a NIS three billion benefits plan for reservists, including tax breaks and a digital wallet, but some reservists' families feel the financial aid does not fully compensate for their absence during long deployments, especially those with young childre...
New Israeli Reservist Benefits Plan Faces Criticism for Neglecting Non-Combat Soldiers and Family Needs
Israel's Defense and Finance Ministries announced a NIS three billion benefits plan for reservists, including tax breaks and a digital wallet, but some reservists' families feel the financial aid does not fully compensate for their absence during long deployments, especially those with young childre...
Progress
44% Bias Score