March 2025
April 2025
German Overtime Crisis: 44% Work Extra Hours, Over Half Unpaid
A recent DGB survey reveals that 44% of German employees regularly work overtime, with over half of it unpaid; this is linked to remote work, higher qualifications, and increased work pressure; the government's potential plan to incentivize overtime is criticized for harming workers' health.
German Overtime Crisis: 44% Work Extra Hours, Over Half Unpaid
A recent DGB survey reveals that 44% of German employees regularly work overtime, with over half of it unpaid; this is linked to remote work, higher qualifications, and increased work pressure; the government's potential plan to incentivize overtime is criticized for harming workers' health.
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48% Bias Score
Russian Forces Use "Zemledelie" System to Block Ukrainian Advance
A Russian military unit employed a "Zemledelie" system to create a minefield, effectively blocking an advancing Ukrainian force near the frontline during a nighttime operation, using 50 122mm projectiles across a wide area, and ensuring the self-destruction of mines after their operational period.
Russian Forces Use "Zemledelie" System to Block Ukrainian Advance
A Russian military unit employed a "Zemledelie" system to create a minefield, effectively blocking an advancing Ukrainian force near the frontline during a nighttime operation, using 50 122mm projectiles across a wide area, and ensuring the self-destruction of mines after their operational period.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Meloni's Rejection of Ventotene Manifesto Underscores EU Integration Challenges
Italian Prime Minister Meloni's rejection of the Ventotene Manifesto, a foundational text for European integration, reveals a lack of commitment to a federal Europe and highlights the ongoing struggle between national interests and supranational unity.
Meloni's Rejection of Ventotene Manifesto Underscores EU Integration Challenges
Italian Prime Minister Meloni's rejection of the Ventotene Manifesto, a foundational text for European integration, reveals a lack of commitment to a federal Europe and highlights the ongoing struggle between national interests and supranational unity.
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56% Bias Score
Soccer's Evolution: From Working-Class Pastime to Over-Analyzed Spectacle
A Spanish writer reflects on soccer's evolving social status, from a working-class pastime to a subject of intense analysis, highlighting the pitfalls of prejudice and over-interpretation in assessing events, using examples such as Real Madrid's statement on referees and the Atlético Madrid penalty.
Soccer's Evolution: From Working-Class Pastime to Over-Analyzed Spectacle
A Spanish writer reflects on soccer's evolving social status, from a working-class pastime to a subject of intense analysis, highlighting the pitfalls of prejudice and over-interpretation in assessing events, using examples such as Real Madrid's statement on referees and the Atlético Madrid penalty.
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44% Bias Score
Greek Athletes Aim for Medals at World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing
Five Greek athletes—Miltos Tentoglou, Emmanouil Karalis, Polyniki Emmanouilidou, Dimitra Tsoukala, and Sofia Iosifidou—compete in the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing, China, on March 22-23, aiming for medals and personal bests; Tentoglou and Karalis are considered top contenders.
Greek Athletes Aim for Medals at World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing
Five Greek athletes—Miltos Tentoglou, Emmanouil Karalis, Polyniki Emmanouilidou, Dimitra Tsoukala, and Sofia Iosifidou—compete in the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing, China, on March 22-23, aiming for medals and personal bests; Tentoglou and Karalis are considered top contenders.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Netherlands to Boost North Sea Gas Extraction for Energy Security
The Netherlands plans to significantly increase natural gas extraction from its North Sea reserves by next month, aiming to improve energy security amid global supply uncertainties and despite environmental concerns, with the government potentially increasing its stake in projects to 85%.
Netherlands to Boost North Sea Gas Extraction for Energy Security
The Netherlands plans to significantly increase natural gas extraction from its North Sea reserves by next month, aiming to improve energy security amid global supply uncertainties and despite environmental concerns, with the government potentially increasing its stake in projects to 85%.
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36% Bias Score
Schröder Too Exhausted to Testify on Nord Stream 2
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder's psychologist says he is too emotionally exhausted to testify before a parliamentary committee investigating the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, delaying the inquiry into alleged circumvention of US sanctions through a foundation funded by Gazprom.
Schröder Too Exhausted to Testify on Nord Stream 2
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder's psychologist says he is too emotionally exhausted to testify before a parliamentary committee investigating the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, delaying the inquiry into alleged circumvention of US sanctions through a foundation funded by Gazprom.
Progress
36% Bias Score
İmamoğlu Detention Spurs Turkish Lira Depreciation, Increasing External Debt
CHP MP Faik Öztrak stated that the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu caused a Turkish lira depreciation, increasing Turkey's external debt by 684 billion lira and resulting in an 185 billion lira loss for companies due to exchange rate differences; he also alleged insider trading that profi...
İmamoğlu Detention Spurs Turkish Lira Depreciation, Increasing External Debt
CHP MP Faik Öztrak stated that the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu caused a Turkish lira depreciation, increasing Turkey's external debt by 684 billion lira and resulting in an 185 billion lira loss for companies due to exchange rate differences; he also alleged insider trading that profi...
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60% Bias Score
Madrid's Housing Crisis Spurs Commercial Space Conversions
Madrid's housing shortage, fueled by a 20% population growth in two decades, is leading to a surge in converting commercial spaces into housing, despite regulatory challenges and high rental costs, with the city needing an estimated 187,000 new homes to meet the demand.
Madrid's Housing Crisis Spurs Commercial Space Conversions
Madrid's housing shortage, fueled by a 20% population growth in two decades, is leading to a surge in converting commercial spaces into housing, despite regulatory challenges and high rental costs, with the city needing an estimated 187,000 new homes to meet the demand.
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36% Bias Score
Spain combats engineer unemployment among older professionals
In Spain, programs like Talento50+ and Tales are addressing unemployment among experienced engineers over 50 by offering professional reinvention and entrepreneurship training, respectively, due to a mismatch between available talent and employer needs, impacting economic growth.
Spain combats engineer unemployment among older professionals
In Spain, programs like Talento50+ and Tales are addressing unemployment among experienced engineers over 50 by offering professional reinvention and entrepreneurship training, respectively, due to a mismatch between available talent and employer needs, impacting economic growth.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Greek Banks Accelerate Deferred Tax Liability Reduction
Greek banks plan to significantly reduce their deferred tax liabilities (DTC) starting in 2025, aiming for a 29% reduction annually tied to dividend distribution, a strategy facilitated by a 2024 agreement with the SSM allowing for higher dividend payouts.
Greek Banks Accelerate Deferred Tax Liability Reduction
Greek banks plan to significantly reduce their deferred tax liabilities (DTC) starting in 2025, aiming for a 29% reduction annually tied to dividend distribution, a strategy facilitated by a 2024 agreement with the SSM allowing for higher dividend payouts.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Russell's Surprise Front-Row Start, McLaren Dominates
In the Chinese Grand Prix qualifying, George Russell secured an unexpected front-row starting position for Mercedes, while McLaren's Lando Norris struggled, finishing eighth in the sprint race and qualifying second, highlighting contrasting team performances.
Russell's Surprise Front-Row Start, McLaren Dominates
In the Chinese Grand Prix qualifying, George Russell secured an unexpected front-row starting position for Mercedes, while McLaren's Lando Norris struggled, finishing eighth in the sprint race and qualifying second, highlighting contrasting team performances.
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32% Bias Score