January 2025
February 2025
Polish Farmers Protest Trade Deal, Green Deal During EU Presidency Inauguration
On the first day of Poland's EU Council presidency, Polish farmers protested in Warsaw against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, the European Green Deal, Ukrainian agricultural imports, and damage to Polish forestry and fishing, highlighting their five key grievances under the slogan "5 x STOP".
Polish Farmers Protest Trade Deal, Green Deal During EU Presidency Inauguration
On the first day of Poland's EU Council presidency, Polish farmers protested in Warsaw against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, the European Green Deal, Ukrainian agricultural imports, and damage to Polish forestry and fishing, highlighting their five key grievances under the slogan "5 x STOP".
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36% Bias Score
Ukrainian Soldiers Find Healing at Mount Athos
Twenty-two Ukrainian soldiers injured in the war against Russia participated in a four-day psychological support program at Mount Athos, Greece, visiting monasteries and engaging in religious activities to aid in their rehabilitation from the three-year conflict that has resulted in thousands of civ...
Ukrainian Soldiers Find Healing at Mount Athos
Twenty-two Ukrainian soldiers injured in the war against Russia participated in a four-day psychological support program at Mount Athos, Greece, visiting monasteries and engaging in religious activities to aid in their rehabilitation from the three-year conflict that has resulted in thousands of civ...
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44% Bias Score
Italy's Energy Crisis: Renewables or Geopolitical Dependence?
Due to halted Russian gas transit through Ukraine, Italy's energy prices surge, prompting its energy regulator ARERA to advocate for increased investment in renewable energy sources to reduce costs and enhance energy independence, contrasting with the UK's success (58% low-carbon electricity in 2024...
Italy's Energy Crisis: Renewables or Geopolitical Dependence?
Due to halted Russian gas transit through Ukraine, Italy's energy prices surge, prompting its energy regulator ARERA to advocate for increased investment in renewable energy sources to reduce costs and enhance energy independence, contrasting with the UK's success (58% low-carbon electricity in 2024...
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52% Bias Score
Anako Designs Life Vests for Infants to Reduce Drownings in Mediterranean Crossings
Anako, an Italian research and development organization, has designed and prototyped life vests specifically for infants and mothers with newborns to address the high number of child drownings during Mediterranean crossings, with the first 500 vests expected by NGOs.
Anako Designs Life Vests for Infants to Reduce Drownings in Mediterranean Crossings
Anako, an Italian research and development organization, has designed and prototyped life vests specifically for infants and mothers with newborns to address the high number of child drownings during Mediterranean crossings, with the first 500 vests expected by NGOs.
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40% Bias Score
Over 20 Unrepentant Sicilian Mafia Members Released, Raising Fears of Resurgence
More than 20 high-ranking Sicilian Mafia members, including leaders of major Palermo families who never cooperated with authorities, have been released in Italy over the past three months due to relaxed laws, sparking fears of a resurgence in Mafia activity and prompting concerns from victims' famil...
Over 20 Unrepentant Sicilian Mafia Members Released, Raising Fears of Resurgence
More than 20 high-ranking Sicilian Mafia members, including leaders of major Palermo families who never cooperated with authorities, have been released in Italy over the past three months due to relaxed laws, sparking fears of a resurgence in Mafia activity and prompting concerns from victims' famil...
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48% Bias Score
Greece Invests โฌ24 Million in AI for Public Sector Efficiency
Greece is investing โฌ24 million in an AI initiative to improve public service efficiency by automating tasks, reducing bureaucracy, and leveraging AI technologies like LLMs; this follows the success of the Gov.gr chatbot.
Greece Invests โฌ24 Million in AI for Public Sector Efficiency
Greece is investing โฌ24 million in an AI initiative to improve public service efficiency by automating tasks, reducing bureaucracy, and leveraging AI technologies like LLMs; this follows the success of the Gov.gr chatbot.
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52% Bias Score
Austria's Coalition Talks Collapse: รVP and SPร to Explore Grand Coalition
Following the collapse of talks for a three-party coalition in Austria involving the รVP, SPร, and Neos, the รVP and SPร will now pursue a grand coalition; the Neos withdrew due to perceived lack of reform commitment; the far-right FPร, the largest party, remains excluded from government.
Austria's Coalition Talks Collapse: รVP and SPร to Explore Grand Coalition
Following the collapse of talks for a three-party coalition in Austria involving the รVP, SPร, and Neos, the รVP and SPร will now pursue a grand coalition; the Neos withdrew due to perceived lack of reform commitment; the far-right FPร, the largest party, remains excluded from government.
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48% Bias Score
Key Witness in Pecci Murder Found Dead in Colombian Prison
Key witness in the murder of Paraguayan prosecutor Marcelo Pecci, Francisco Luis Correa, was found dead in his prison cell in Bogotรก, Colombia, raising concerns about potential foul play and jeopardizing the ongoing investigation.
Key Witness in Pecci Murder Found Dead in Colombian Prison
Key witness in the murder of Paraguayan prosecutor Marcelo Pecci, Francisco Luis Correa, was found dead in his prison cell in Bogotรก, Colombia, raising concerns about potential foul play and jeopardizing the ongoing investigation.
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32% Bias Score
Sharp Drop in Italian Migrant Arrivals, but December Shipwrecks Highlight Ongoing Crisis
In December 2024, 2,780 migrants landed in Italy, a sharp decrease from previous months; however, at least 70 people went missing in two shipwrecks, highlighting the dangers of the Mediterranean route. Most migrants originated from Libya, Tunisia, and Turkey, with Bangladesh, Syria, and Tunisia bein...
Sharp Drop in Italian Migrant Arrivals, but December Shipwrecks Highlight Ongoing Crisis
In December 2024, 2,780 migrants landed in Italy, a sharp decrease from previous months; however, at least 70 people went missing in two shipwrecks, highlighting the dangers of the Mediterranean route. Most migrants originated from Libya, Tunisia, and Turkey, with Bangladesh, Syria, and Tunisia bein...
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44% Bias Score
Global Debt Crisis: Poorer Nations Bear Disproportionate Burden
Global debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023, with the US holding over $33 trillion; poorer nations, especially in Africa, face crippling interest rates (10-12 times higher than wealthier nations), hindering development and exacerbating existing inequalities, prompting calls for debt forgiveness an...
Global Debt Crisis: Poorer Nations Bear Disproportionate Burden
Global debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023, with the US holding over $33 trillion; poorer nations, especially in Africa, face crippling interest rates (10-12 times higher than wealthier nations), hindering development and exacerbating existing inequalities, prompting calls for debt forgiveness an...
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40% Bias Score
2024: Global Instability and Political Polarization
The year 2024 begins with Donald Trump's return to power, political uncertainty in Europe (Germany and France), and a worsening war in Ukraine impacting European gas supplies, while the Middle East remains volatile and internal tensions in western democracies rise.
2024: Global Instability and Political Polarization
The year 2024 begins with Donald Trump's return to power, political uncertainty in Europe (Germany and France), and a worsening war in Ukraine impacting European gas supplies, while the Middle East remains volatile and internal tensions in western democracies rise.
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56% Bias Score
ISIS-Inspired Attack in New Orleans Leaves 15 Dead
On New Year's Eve, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old former soldier inspired by ISIS, drove into a crowd and opened fire in New Orleans, killing at least 15 people; both local authorities and President Biden called it a terrorist attack.
ISIS-Inspired Attack in New Orleans Leaves 15 Dead
On New Year's Eve, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old former soldier inspired by ISIS, drove into a crowd and opened fire in New Orleans, killing at least 15 people; both local authorities and President Biden called it a terrorist attack.
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36% Bias Score