January 2025
February 2025
Greece Offers Tax Breaks for Home Renovations and Electronic Payments
Greece introduces tax breaks for home renovations, insurance, and electronic payments, offering deductions on income tax and property tax (ENFIA), varying by income and expense, aiming to boost specific sectors and reduce tax evasion.
Greece Offers Tax Breaks for Home Renovations and Electronic Payments
Greece introduces tax breaks for home renovations, insurance, and electronic payments, offering deductions on income tax and property tax (ENFIA), varying by income and expense, aiming to boost specific sectors and reduce tax evasion.
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36% Bias Score
Northern Irish Teacher Unions Suspend Strike Action Amidst Pay Negotiations
Four Northern Irish teacher unions temporarily suspended planned industrial action to allow for negotiations on a 2024-25 pay deal, following a 5.5% pay rise for English teachers funded by an additional £1.2bn; the unions are prepared to resume action if talks fail within the four-week suspension pe...
Northern Irish Teacher Unions Suspend Strike Action Amidst Pay Negotiations
Four Northern Irish teacher unions temporarily suspended planned industrial action to allow for negotiations on a 2024-25 pay deal, following a 5.5% pay rise for English teachers funded by an additional £1.2bn; the unions are prepared to resume action if talks fail within the four-week suspension pe...
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32% Bias Score
Disabled Tanker Eventin Assisted Near German Coast
The Panamanian-flagged tanker Eventin, listed on Greenpeace's Russian shadow fleet, became inoperable en route from Ust-Luga (Russia) to Port Said (Egypt); rescue vessels are assisting, and the crew remains safe.
Disabled Tanker Eventin Assisted Near German Coast
The Panamanian-flagged tanker Eventin, listed on Greenpeace's Russian shadow fleet, became inoperable en route from Ust-Luga (Russia) to Port Said (Egypt); rescue vessels are assisting, and the crew remains safe.
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32% Bias Score
Schwarzwald National Park Expansion Addresses Resident Concerns with Infrastructure Plans
Germany plans to expand the Schwarzwald National Park by connecting its two sections, exchanging land with the Murgschifferschaft forestry cooperative and ensuring infrastructure maintenance to address resident concerns; the National Park Council will decide in late January.
Schwarzwald National Park Expansion Addresses Resident Concerns with Infrastructure Plans
Germany plans to expand the Schwarzwald National Park by connecting its two sections, exchanging land with the Murgschifferschaft forestry cooperative and ensuring infrastructure maintenance to address resident concerns; the National Park Council will decide in late January.
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44% Bias Score
Five-Year Sentence for Stabbing in Hamburg Park
A 40-year-old man in Hamburg received a five-year prison sentence for stabbing a 22-year-old man in Dulsberg park on March 1st, 2023, during an argument; the court recognized self-defense but ruled the response disproportionate.
Five-Year Sentence for Stabbing in Hamburg Park
A 40-year-old man in Hamburg received a five-year prison sentence for stabbing a 22-year-old man in Dulsberg park on March 1st, 2023, during an argument; the court recognized self-defense but ruled the response disproportionate.
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36% Bias Score
Netherlands to Investigate Ban on Face Coverings at Demonstrations
The Dutch cabinet will study the legal and practical aspects of banning face coverings at demonstrations following a parliamentary majority request, acknowledging that a total ban is impossible due to the potential need for anonymity in protests against authoritarian regimes.
Netherlands to Investigate Ban on Face Coverings at Demonstrations
The Dutch cabinet will study the legal and practical aspects of banning face coverings at demonstrations following a parliamentary majority request, acknowledging that a total ban is impossible due to the potential need for anonymity in protests against authoritarian regimes.
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48% Bias Score
Laurie Holloway, Musical Director of Parkinson and Strictly Come Dancing, Dies at 86
Laurie Holloway, the renowned musical director for BBC shows like Parkinson and Strictly Come Dancing, died at 86 following a short illness; his career spanned decades, influencing British television and music.
Laurie Holloway, Musical Director of Parkinson and Strictly Come Dancing, Dies at 86
Laurie Holloway, the renowned musical director for BBC shows like Parkinson and Strictly Come Dancing, died at 86 following a short illness; his career spanned decades, influencing British television and music.
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4% Bias Score
Mondelez Seeks Steep Price Hikes for French Biscuits and Chocolates
Mondelez, facing high production costs, is requesting up to a 24% price increase for its biscuits and chocolates in France, causing conflict with distributors who consider this excessive.
Mondelez Seeks Steep Price Hikes for French Biscuits and Chocolates
Mondelez, facing high production costs, is requesting up to a 24% price increase for its biscuits and chocolates in France, causing conflict with distributors who consider this excessive.
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36% Bias Score
High Milk Prices in Saxony Persist Amidst Production Shortfalls and Regulatory Hurdles
Due to lower milk production than consumption, coupled with animal diseases and regulatory hurdles, Saxony's milk and butter prices remain high; farmers are seeking improved conditions and reduced bureaucracy.
High Milk Prices in Saxony Persist Amidst Production Shortfalls and Regulatory Hurdles
Due to lower milk production than consumption, coupled with animal diseases and regulatory hurdles, Saxony's milk and butter prices remain high; farmers are seeking improved conditions and reduced bureaucracy.
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40% Bias Score
Trial for Severe Infant Injury in Germany Extended Due to Conflicting Testimonies
A 27-year-old Ukrainian man in Preetz, Germany, is on trial for severely injuring his infant son on November 4th, 2023, after a fight with another man while intoxicated; conflicting witness accounts and translation challenges have extended the trial to February.
Trial for Severe Infant Injury in Germany Extended Due to Conflicting Testimonies
A 27-year-old Ukrainian man in Preetz, Germany, is on trial for severely injuring his infant son on November 4th, 2023, after a fight with another man while intoxicated; conflicting witness accounts and translation challenges have extended the trial to February.
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52% Bias Score
AI-Powered Lost Pet Service Launched in Russia
A new Russian online service uses AI to help reunite lost pets with their owners by matching descriptions and photos, automatically distributing alerts to social media, veterinary clinics, shelters, and volunteers.
AI-Powered Lost Pet Service Launched in Russia
A new Russian online service uses AI to help reunite lost pets with their owners by matching descriptions and photos, automatically distributing alerts to social media, veterinary clinics, shelters, and volunteers.
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12% Bias Score
Devon Rowing Teams Connect During Atlantic Race
Two Devon rowing teams, Mayflower Atlantic Challenge and Atlantic Sea Donkeys, participating in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, a 3,000-mile race from La Gomera to Antigua, connected via BBC Radio Devon, sharing humorous stories of flying fish encounters and mutual support.
Devon Rowing Teams Connect During Atlantic Race
Two Devon rowing teams, Mayflower Atlantic Challenge and Atlantic Sea Donkeys, participating in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, a 3,000-mile race from La Gomera to Antigua, connected via BBC Radio Devon, sharing humorous stories of flying fish encounters and mutual support.
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4% Bias Score