March 2025
April 2025
Corruption Fuels Protests and Tragedy in the Balkans
Widespread protests in Serbia against corruption and a nightclub fire in North Macedonia resulting in 59 deaths due to an illegally licensed club highlight the deep-seated corruption and lack of faith in institutions across the Balkans.
Corruption Fuels Protests and Tragedy in the Balkans
Widespread protests in Serbia against corruption and a nightclub fire in North Macedonia resulting in 59 deaths due to an illegally licensed club highlight the deep-seated corruption and lack of faith in institutions across the Balkans.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Labor Announces $300 Power Bill Relief Ahead of Election
Australia's Labor government will provide $150 in power bill relief to all households and small businesses, followed by two further $75 reductions, costing taxpayers $1.8 billion, to counter rising energy prices, despite a prior unfulfilled promise of a $275 reduction.
Labor Announces $300 Power Bill Relief Ahead of Election
Australia's Labor government will provide $150 in power bill relief to all households and small businesses, followed by two further $75 reductions, costing taxpayers $1.8 billion, to counter rising energy prices, despite a prior unfulfilled promise of a $275 reduction.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Lisbon's Macam: Museum and Hotel Opens, Showcasing Portuguese Art
Macam, a new Lisbon museum and hotel, opened March 22nd, showcasing over 600 artworks from José Manuel Martins's collection, including Portuguese modernists and contemporary pieces, with accessible pricing and unique hotel features.
Lisbon's Macam: Museum and Hotel Opens, Showcasing Portuguese Art
Macam, a new Lisbon museum and hotel, opened March 22nd, showcasing over 600 artworks from José Manuel Martins's collection, including Portuguese modernists and contemporary pieces, with accessible pricing and unique hotel features.
Progress
44% Bias Score
CHP Holds Presidential Primary for Imamoglu Amidst Arrest
The CHP is holding a presidential primary election today for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the sole candidate, across 81 provinces and 973 districts with 5,600 polling stations, including a 'Solidarity Ballot Box' for non-members to vote.
CHP Holds Presidential Primary for Imamoglu Amidst Arrest
The CHP is holding a presidential primary election today for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the sole candidate, across 81 provinces and 973 districts with 5,600 polling stations, including a 'Solidarity Ballot Box' for non-members to vote.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Italy's Internal Divisions Hamper European Defense Efforts
Italy's internal political divisions, particularly within the government and across the political spectrum, are hindering its effective participation in European defense initiatives, potentially jeopardizing its influence on the international stage.
Italy's Internal Divisions Hamper European Defense Efforts
Italy's internal political divisions, particularly within the government and across the political spectrum, are hindering its effective participation in European defense initiatives, potentially jeopardizing its influence on the international stage.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Istanbul Protests Erupt Over Arrest of Opposition Mayor Imamoglu
Thousands of Istanbul residents protested for a fourth consecutive day against the arrest of their mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, a main political opponent of President Erdogan, who awaits trial on corruption and terrorism charges and whose CHP party will hold a congress tomorrow to choose a presidential ca...
Istanbul Protests Erupt Over Arrest of Opposition Mayor Imamoglu
Thousands of Istanbul residents protested for a fourth consecutive day against the arrest of their mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, a main political opponent of President Erdogan, who awaits trial on corruption and terrorism charges and whose CHP party will hold a congress tomorrow to choose a presidential ca...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Neo-Nazi March in Berlin Blocked by Antifascist Counter-Demonstrators
On Saturday, approximately 850 neo-Nazis attempted a 7km march through Berlin-Friedrichshain, but were stopped after 50 meters by thousands of antifascist counter-demonstrators who blocked their route. Police arrested 85 people, mostly neo-Nazi marchers.
Neo-Nazi March in Berlin Blocked by Antifascist Counter-Demonstrators
On Saturday, approximately 850 neo-Nazis attempted a 7km march through Berlin-Friedrichshain, but were stopped after 50 meters by thousands of antifascist counter-demonstrators who blocked their route. Police arrested 85 people, mostly neo-Nazi marchers.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Russian Economy Adapts to High Interest Rate, Decrease Unlikely Before 2025
Alexander Shokhin, head of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, stated that while the Russian economy has adapted to the 16% key interest rate, a decrease is not expected before the second half of 2025 due to ongoing investment projects and various inflationary pressures, including...
Russian Economy Adapts to High Interest Rate, Decrease Unlikely Before 2025
Alexander Shokhin, head of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, stated that while the Russian economy has adapted to the 16% key interest rate, a decrease is not expected before the second half of 2025 due to ongoing investment projects and various inflationary pressures, including...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Turkish Youth Reject Traditional Politics, Demand Direct Participation
Driven by a deep-seated frustration with traditional political representation, Turkey's youth are using digital platforms and mass demonstrations to demand direct participation in shaping policies and societal changes; their actions reflect a broader global shift towards post-representative politics...
Turkish Youth Reject Traditional Politics, Demand Direct Participation
Driven by a deep-seated frustration with traditional political representation, Turkey's youth are using digital platforms and mass demonstrations to demand direct participation in shaping policies and societal changes; their actions reflect a broader global shift towards post-representative politics...
Progress
48% Bias Score
İmamoğlu Denies Corruption Allegations, Calls Investigation Politically Motivated
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu was questioned in a corruption investigation involving allegations of misappropriation of funds and selling voter data, with three anonymous witnesses providing testimony; he denied all accusations, calling the probe politically motivated.
İmamoğlu Denies Corruption Allegations, Calls Investigation Politically Motivated
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu was questioned in a corruption investigation involving allegations of misappropriation of funds and selling voter data, with three anonymous witnesses providing testimony; he denied all accusations, calling the probe politically motivated.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Subtle Maritime Disruptions Signal New Cold War
In July 2024, the US-flagged oil tanker Overseas Santorini was denied refueling in Gibraltar, highlighting a pattern of subtle disruptions to US maritime interests by China, Russia, and Iran, who seek to control key waterways and influence global trade.
Subtle Maritime Disruptions Signal New Cold War
In July 2024, the US-flagged oil tanker Overseas Santorini was denied refueling in Gibraltar, highlighting a pattern of subtle disruptions to US maritime interests by China, Russia, and Iran, who seek to control key waterways and influence global trade.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Istanbul Protests Erupt After Mayor's Arrest
Following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, thousands protested in Sarayburnu square, clashing with police who used tear gas and plastic bullets; the protests, mainly organized by CHP, involved young people and others concerned about democratic backsliding.
Istanbul Protests Erupt After Mayor's Arrest
Following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, thousands protested in Sarayburnu square, clashing with police who used tear gas and plastic bullets; the protests, mainly organized by CHP, involved young people and others concerned about democratic backsliding.
Progress
40% Bias Score