March 2025
April 2025
Germany Raids Target Eritrean Terrorist Organization
German authorities conducted raids across six states targeting a suspected Eritrean terrorist organization following violent clashes at Eritrean events in Gießen and Stuttgart in 2022 and 2023; 17 suspects face charges, with around 90 individuals facing penalties for their involvement in the Stuttga...
Germany Raids Target Eritrean Terrorist Organization
German authorities conducted raids across six states targeting a suspected Eritrean terrorist organization following violent clashes at Eritrean events in Gießen and Stuttgart in 2022 and 2023; 17 suspects face charges, with around 90 individuals facing penalties for their involvement in the Stuttga...
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48% Bias Score
EU Proposes Comprehensive Crisis Preparedness Strategy
The European Commission unveiled a 30-point strategy to bolster Europe's crisis preparedness, mandating EU-wide crisis preparedness education in schools, establishing an EU Crisis Center, and promoting a yearly "EU Preparedness Day" to enhance citizen engagement and preparedness for emergencies like...
EU Proposes Comprehensive Crisis Preparedness Strategy
The European Commission unveiled a 30-point strategy to bolster Europe's crisis preparedness, mandating EU-wide crisis preparedness education in schools, establishing an EU Crisis Center, and promoting a yearly "EU Preparedness Day" to enhance citizen engagement and preparedness for emergencies like...
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40% Bias Score
HHLA Reports Strong 2024 Profits Despite Ukraine War and US-EU Trade Uncertainty
Despite a Russian missile attack on its Odessa terminal and US-EU trade tensions, HHLA reported a 22.7% increase in 2024 operating profit (€134.3 million), driven by increased container transport (+0.9% to 5.97 million TEU) and strategic partnerships, particularly with MSC, projecting further growth...
HHLA Reports Strong 2024 Profits Despite Ukraine War and US-EU Trade Uncertainty
Despite a Russian missile attack on its Odessa terminal and US-EU trade tensions, HHLA reported a 22.7% increase in 2024 operating profit (€134.3 million), driven by increased container transport (+0.9% to 5.97 million TEU) and strategic partnerships, particularly with MSC, projecting further growth...
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32% Bias Score
U.S. Changes Greenland Trip Plans After Outcry
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance's surprise announcement to join his wife's trip to Greenland, initially planned to include a visit to a dog sled race sponsored by the U.S., caused diplomatic tension after Greenland's leaders rejected the visit as disrespectful. The trip was altered to include only a ...
U.S. Changes Greenland Trip Plans After Outcry
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance's surprise announcement to join his wife's trip to Greenland, initially planned to include a visit to a dog sled race sponsored by the U.S., caused diplomatic tension after Greenland's leaders rejected the visit as disrespectful. The trip was altered to include only a ...
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48% Bias Score
German Court Upholds Solidarity Surcharge, Emphasizing Need for Review
The German Federal Constitutional Court upheld the legality of the solidarity surcharge, rejecting a complaint from six FDP politicians. The court acknowledged ongoing financial needs related to reunification, but emphasized the need for periodic review, potentially leading to its future abolishment...
German Court Upholds Solidarity Surcharge, Emphasizing Need for Review
The German Federal Constitutional Court upheld the legality of the solidarity surcharge, rejecting a complaint from six FDP politicians. The court acknowledged ongoing financial needs related to reunification, but emphasized the need for periodic review, potentially leading to its future abolishment...
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48% Bias Score
Leaked Signal Chat Reveals Timing of US Airstrike in Yemen
The Atlantic released a transcript of a Signal chat among top US officials, revealing the planned timing of a Yemen airstrike on March 15th, prompting denials and accusations of a hoax from the Trump administration.
Leaked Signal Chat Reveals Timing of US Airstrike in Yemen
The Atlantic released a transcript of a Signal chat among top US officials, revealing the planned timing of a Yemen airstrike on March 15th, prompting denials and accusations of a hoax from the Trump administration.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Trigger Hundreds of Canadian Layoffs
President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum have led to the layoff of hundreds of Canadian workers, with companies like Canada Metal Processing Group and Algoma Steel announcing job cuts; unions expect the impact to reach 100,000 workers, and economists warn of broader economic consequences.
Trump Tariffs Trigger Hundreds of Canadian Layoffs
President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum have led to the layoff of hundreds of Canadian workers, with companies like Canada Metal Processing Group and Algoma Steel announcing job cuts; unions expect the impact to reach 100,000 workers, and economists warn of broader economic consequences.
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36% Bias Score
German Court Upholds Solidarity Surcharge Until 2030
The German Federal Constitutional Court upheld the legality of the solidarity surcharge (Soli) until at least 2030, rejecting a complaint by FDP members. The court ruled that the tax remains justified to cover costs associated with German reunification, with its current modified form, primarily targ...
German Court Upholds Solidarity Surcharge Until 2030
The German Federal Constitutional Court upheld the legality of the solidarity surcharge (Soli) until at least 2030, rejecting a complaint by FDP members. The court ruled that the tax remains justified to cover costs associated with German reunification, with its current modified form, primarily targ...
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44% Bias Score
German Economy Boosted by Foreign Students' Billions in Contributions
A study by the German Economic Institute (IW) reveals that 79,000 foreign students who began studying in Germany in 2022 will contribute €15.5 billion more in taxes and social security contributions than they receive in benefits, highlighting their significant economic impact and high retention rate...
German Economy Boosted by Foreign Students' Billions in Contributions
A study by the German Economic Institute (IW) reveals that 79,000 foreign students who began studying in Germany in 2022 will contribute €15.5 billion more in taxes and social security contributions than they receive in benefits, highlighting their significant economic impact and high retention rate...
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36% Bias Score
Lower Saxony Launches €3.5 Million Climate Protection Project for Non-Profit Social Services
Lower Saxony's €3.5 million "Kiss" project, running until 2029, will help over 8,000 non-profit social welfare organizations improve energy efficiency, addressing funding inequities compared to private entities and ensuring the long-term sustainability of vital social services.
Lower Saxony Launches €3.5 Million Climate Protection Project for Non-Profit Social Services
Lower Saxony's €3.5 million "Kiss" project, running until 2029, will help over 8,000 non-profit social welfare organizations improve energy efficiency, addressing funding inequities compared to private entities and ensuring the long-term sustainability of vital social services.
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36% Bias Score
M23 Gains in DRC: Systemic Issues Cripple Congolese Army
Despite a larger Congolese army and increased military spending, the M23 rebel group continues to conquer vast territories in eastern DRC due to systemic corruption, low troop morale, lack of training and equipment within the FARDC, and the support of Rwandan soldiers.
M23 Gains in DRC: Systemic Issues Cripple Congolese Army
Despite a larger Congolese army and increased military spending, the M23 rebel group continues to conquer vast territories in eastern DRC due to systemic corruption, low troop morale, lack of training and equipment within the FARDC, and the support of Rwandan soldiers.
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56% Bias Score
Trial: Threats and COVID-19 Vaccine Debate Linked to Doctor's Suicide
A German man is on trial in Austria for allegedly contributing to the suicide of pro-vaccine doctor Lisa-Maria Kellermayr through threatening messages; the trial is focusing on whether his actions were a contributing factor to her death in July 2022.
Trial: Threats and COVID-19 Vaccine Debate Linked to Doctor's Suicide
A German man is on trial in Austria for allegedly contributing to the suicide of pro-vaccine doctor Lisa-Maria Kellermayr through threatening messages; the trial is focusing on whether his actions were a contributing factor to her death in July 2022.
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56% Bias Score