March 2025
April 2025
German Collective Bargaining at Record Low Amidst Political Debate
In 2024, only 49% of German employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements, a record low, with significant variations across sectors and regions, highlighting the ongoing debate about the future of worker rights and the effectiveness of legislative interventions.
German Collective Bargaining at Record Low Amidst Political Debate
In 2024, only 49% of German employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements, a record low, with significant variations across sectors and regions, highlighting the ongoing debate about the future of worker rights and the effectiveness of legislative interventions.
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48% Bias Score
German General Removed from NATO Amidst Classified Document Mishandling
A high-ranking German general was removed from his NATO post in December 2024 due to suspected mishandling of classified "VS-secret" documents; an investigation is underway, but espionage is not currently suspected; the German Ministry of Defence declined to comment, citing data protection.
German General Removed from NATO Amidst Classified Document Mishandling
A high-ranking German general was removed from his NATO post in December 2024 due to suspected mishandling of classified "VS-secret" documents; an investigation is underway, but espionage is not currently suspected; the German Ministry of Defence declined to comment, citing data protection.
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56% Bias Score
Used Car Parts Significantly Reduce Environmental Impact of Repairs
A UK study by Allianz finds repairing damaged car parts creates the lowest CO2 emissions; using a used part increases emissions by 19 percent, and a new part by 157 percent compared to repair, highlighting the environmental and cost benefits of reusing parts.
Used Car Parts Significantly Reduce Environmental Impact of Repairs
A UK study by Allianz finds repairing damaged car parts creates the lowest CO2 emissions; using a used part increases emissions by 19 percent, and a new part by 157 percent compared to repair, highlighting the environmental and cost benefits of reusing parts.
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36% Bias Score
Hamburg Court Orders Review of Antisemitism Commissioner Appointment
A Hamburg court ruled that the Senate must reconsider its reappointment of Stefan Hensel as Antisemitism Commissioner after failing to consider a competing application from Eike Steinig, sparking a conflict between Hamburg's two Jewish communities.
Hamburg Court Orders Review of Antisemitism Commissioner Appointment
A Hamburg court ruled that the Senate must reconsider its reappointment of Stefan Hensel as Antisemitism Commissioner after failing to consider a competing application from Eike Steinig, sparking a conflict between Hamburg's two Jewish communities.
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40% Bias Score
House of Lords Investigates Labour Peer for Potential Code of Conduct Breach
Lord Iain McNicol faces a House of Lords investigation for potentially breaching the code of conduct by writing to the Treasury on behalf of Astra Protocol, a cryptocurrency company paying him, after a consultation closed; the inquiry follows a Guardian investigation into commercial interests of Lor...
House of Lords Investigates Labour Peer for Potential Code of Conduct Breach
Lord Iain McNicol faces a House of Lords investigation for potentially breaching the code of conduct by writing to the Treasury on behalf of Astra Protocol, a cryptocurrency company paying him, after a consultation closed; the inquiry follows a Guardian investigation into commercial interests of Lor...
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40% Bias Score
Asos Shares Soar 22% on Improved Profit Outlook
Asos shares experienced a 22.6 percent surge on Friday, driven by improved profit expectations resulting from reduced markdowns, increased full-price sales, and cost-cutting. This follows a period of weak post-pandemic performance and a recent 17-year low in share price. Danish billionaire Anders Ho...
Asos Shares Soar 22% on Improved Profit Outlook
Asos shares experienced a 22.6 percent surge on Friday, driven by improved profit expectations resulting from reduced markdowns, increased full-price sales, and cost-cutting. This follows a period of weak post-pandemic performance and a recent 17-year low in share price. Danish billionaire Anders Ho...
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40% Bias Score
Late Evidence Disclosure Hampers Klette's Robbery Trial
Daniela Klette, a former RAF terrorist, faces trial for 13 robberies; her defense criticizes the late delivery of 12 terabytes of evidence by the Federal Prosecutor's Office, hindering adequate preparation.
Late Evidence Disclosure Hampers Klette's Robbery Trial
Daniela Klette, a former RAF terrorist, faces trial for 13 robberies; her defense criticizes the late delivery of 12 terabytes of evidence by the Federal Prosecutor's Office, hindering adequate preparation.
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52% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sees Drop in Asylum Applications in 2024
In 2024, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern received 4,788 initial asylum applications, a significant decrease compared to 2023; Syrians comprised the largest group, followed by Afghans, Turks, Somalis, and Iranians; the state government anticipates €320 million in expenditures for asylum and refugee affairs.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sees Drop in Asylum Applications in 2024
In 2024, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern received 4,788 initial asylum applications, a significant decrease compared to 2023; Syrians comprised the largest group, followed by Afghans, Turks, Somalis, and Iranians; the state government anticipates €320 million in expenditures for asylum and refugee affairs.
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56% Bias Score
German Officer Removed from NATO Post for Mishandling Classified Documents
A high-ranking German officer was removed from his NATO post in Brussels after a security investigation revealed he had mishandled classified documents; he will retire at the end of the month.
German Officer Removed from NATO Post for Mishandling Classified Documents
A high-ranking German officer was removed from his NATO post in Brussels after a security investigation revealed he had mishandled classified documents; he will retire at the end of the month.
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52% Bias Score
Asda's Price War Costs Rivals £3.9 Billion
Asda, facing declining sales, slashed prices on 1,500 products, adding to nearly 10,000 price cuts since January, triggering a price war that cost competitors £3.9 billion in market value; however, challenges remain in improving operational efficiency to attract more customers.
Asda's Price War Costs Rivals £3.9 Billion
Asda, facing declining sales, slashed prices on 1,500 products, adding to nearly 10,000 price cuts since January, triggering a price war that cost competitors £3.9 billion in market value; however, challenges remain in improving operational efficiency to attract more customers.
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40% Bias Score
Arpita Singh's First Major Solo Show Opens at London's Serpentine
Arpita Singh, an 87-year-old leading Indian artist, opened her first solo institutional show outside India at London's Serpentine Gallery this week, marking the gallery's first major exhibition by a South Asian artist.
Arpita Singh's First Major Solo Show Opens at London's Serpentine
Arpita Singh, an 87-year-old leading Indian artist, opened her first solo institutional show outside India at London's Serpentine Gallery this week, marking the gallery's first major exhibition by a South Asian artist.
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40% Bias Score
Woolite Detergent Recall Due to Pseudomonas Bacteria Contamination
A recall of over 16,000 bottles of Woolite laundry detergent sold on Amazon in January is underway due to potential Pseudomonas bacteria contamination, posing a risk of serious infection to people with weakened immune systems; no injuries reported.
Woolite Detergent Recall Due to Pseudomonas Bacteria Contamination
A recall of over 16,000 bottles of Woolite laundry detergent sold on Amazon in January is underway due to potential Pseudomonas bacteria contamination, posing a risk of serious infection to people with weakened immune systems; no injuries reported.
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40% Bias Score