January 2025
February 2025
Thuringia's New Government to Revise 2025 Budget Amidst Growing Deficit Concerns
Thuringia's new CDU/BSW coalition government will revise the 2025 budget draft, aiming to consolidate state finances and avoid depleting reserves, while facing pressure from local governments requesting an additional €273 million and a projected €1 billion deficit for 2026.
Thuringia's New Government to Revise 2025 Budget Amidst Growing Deficit Concerns
Thuringia's new CDU/BSW coalition government will revise the 2025 budget draft, aiming to consolidate state finances and avoid depleting reserves, while facing pressure from local governments requesting an additional €273 million and a projected €1 billion deficit for 2026.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Thuringia's New Coalition to Revise 2025 Budget, Addressing 165 Million Euro Shortfall
Thuringia's new government coalition plans to significantly revise the 2025 budget, aiming to address a 165 million Euro shortfall and additional 273 million Euro request from local governments, all while investing in the state's future.
Thuringia's New Coalition to Revise 2025 Budget, Addressing 165 Million Euro Shortfall
Thuringia's new government coalition plans to significantly revise the 2025 budget, aiming to address a 165 million Euro shortfall and additional 273 million Euro request from local governments, all while investing in the state's future.
Progress
40% Bias Score
İBB Starts Construction on New Adalar Municipality Building
İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) started construction on a new 2,360 square meter Adalar Municipality building, costing 340 million TL, to replace the old, earthquake-prone structure; the building will include a shelter, parking, and social areas.
İBB Starts Construction on New Adalar Municipality Building
İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) started construction on a new 2,360 square meter Adalar Municipality building, costing 340 million TL, to replace the old, earthquake-prone structure; the building will include a shelter, parking, and social areas.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Turkey Mandates QR Codes for Food Safety Transparency
Turkey's Agriculture Minister announced a 35% reduction in pesticide residue following 250,000 inspections over three years and plans to make QR codes mandatory at food retail locations to enhance transparency and consumer access to inspection records.
Turkey Mandates QR Codes for Food Safety Transparency
Turkey's Agriculture Minister announced a 35% reduction in pesticide residue following 250,000 inspections over three years and plans to make QR codes mandatory at food retail locations to enhance transparency and consumer access to inspection records.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Kok Receives Discretionary Spot for European Sprint Championships
After missing the second day of the Dutch Sprint Championships due to illness, Dutch speed skater Femke Kok received a discretionary spot for the European Sprint Championships, highlighting the KNSB's decision to prioritize her long-term health and potential over immediate qualification.
Kok Receives Discretionary Spot for European Sprint Championships
After missing the second day of the Dutch Sprint Championships due to illness, Dutch speed skater Femke Kok received a discretionary spot for the European Sprint Championships, highlighting the KNSB's decision to prioritize her long-term health and potential over immediate qualification.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Dutch House Prices Rise 2.5 Percent in Q4 2024
Dutch house prices rose 2.5 percent in Q4 2024, reaching an average of €483,000 (up 11.5 percent yearly), driven by increased buyer confidence, lower mortgage rates, and higher wages; over 43,000 homes were sold through NVM brokers, exceeding 2023 levels.
Dutch House Prices Rise 2.5 Percent in Q4 2024
Dutch house prices rose 2.5 percent in Q4 2024, reaching an average of €483,000 (up 11.5 percent yearly), driven by increased buyer confidence, lower mortgage rates, and higher wages; over 43,000 homes were sold through NVM brokers, exceeding 2023 levels.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Bavaria Rejects Closure of Bamberg Refugee Center
Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann rejects Bamberg's plan to close its Ankerzentrum for refugees by the end of 2025, citing the unfeasibility and high cost of alternatives, despite a 2015 agreement; Bamberg's mayor accuses the state of breaking its promise.
Bavaria Rejects Closure of Bamberg Refugee Center
Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann rejects Bamberg's plan to close its Ankerzentrum for refugees by the end of 2025, citing the unfeasibility and high cost of alternatives, despite a 2015 agreement; Bamberg's mayor accuses the state of breaking its promise.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Lambrini Girls' Debut Album Blends Post-Punk and Explicit Disco
Lambrini Girls' debut album, "Who Let the Dogs Out," released January 10th, blends their usual post-punk sound with a disco track containing explicit lyrics, addressing societal issues and personal experiences with both aggression and humor.
Lambrini Girls' Debut Album Blends Post-Punk and Explicit Disco
Lambrini Girls' debut album, "Who Let the Dogs Out," released January 10th, blends their usual post-punk sound with a disco track containing explicit lyrics, addressing societal issues and personal experiences with both aggression and humor.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Turkish Man Sentenced for Dog Sexual Abuse
A Turkish court sentenced Paşa Türk to 1 year and 6 months in prison and a 30,000 lira fine for sexually abusing a dog named Alice on June 4, 2024, in Bakırköy; the sentence is being appealed due to prior similar incidents and perceived leniency.
Turkish Man Sentenced for Dog Sexual Abuse
A Turkish court sentenced Paşa Türk to 1 year and 6 months in prison and a 30,000 lira fine for sexually abusing a dog named Alice on June 4, 2024, in Bakırköy; the sentence is being appealed due to prior similar incidents and perceived leniency.
Progress
40% Bias Score
British Couple Buys Marrakesh Riad, Reflecting Rise in Foreign Investment
Wendy and Marshall Bailey, a British couple, bought a riad in Marrakesh's medina for between \$310,000 and \$620,000, planning to use it as an Airbnb before full-time retirement, highlighting the growing trend of foreign investment in Moroccan real estate.
British Couple Buys Marrakesh Riad, Reflecting Rise in Foreign Investment
Wendy and Marshall Bailey, a British couple, bought a riad in Marrakesh's medina for between \$310,000 and \$620,000, planning to use it as an Airbnb before full-time retirement, highlighting the growing trend of foreign investment in Moroccan real estate.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Netherlands Snowfall Causes Minor Traffic Disruptions
Snowfall in southeastern Netherlands caused some traffic jams, but major disruptions were avoided thanks to proactive salting and the snow's movement towards Germany. Several weather-related accidents occurred, including a car crashing into a house and a truck overturning.
Netherlands Snowfall Causes Minor Traffic Disruptions
Snowfall in southeastern Netherlands caused some traffic jams, but major disruptions were avoided thanks to proactive salting and the snow's movement towards Germany. Several weather-related accidents occurred, including a car crashing into a house and a truck overturning.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Teenage Boy Stabbed to Death Near Bedford Bus Station
A 17-year-old boy, Thomas Taylor, died after being stabbed near Bedford Bus Station at 17:50 GMT on Wednesday; police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Teenage Boy Stabbed to Death Near Bedford Bus Station
A 17-year-old boy, Thomas Taylor, died after being stabbed near Bedford Bus Station at 17:50 GMT on Wednesday; police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Progress
32% Bias Score