January 2025
February 2025
Hessen Faces Logistical Hurdles in Snap Federal Election
Hessen holds a snap federal election on February 23, 2025, due to the November collapse of Germany's coalition government; 4.3 million are eligible to vote, facing shorter deadlines for postal voting and logistical challenges for municipalities in organizing the election.
Hessen Faces Logistical Hurdles in Snap Federal Election
Hessen holds a snap federal election on February 23, 2025, due to the November collapse of Germany's coalition government; 4.3 million are eligible to vote, facing shorter deadlines for postal voting and logistical challenges for municipalities in organizing the election.
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32% Bias Score
Skopje's Contentious Bid for European Capital of Culture
Skopje's 2028 bid for European Capital of Culture is controversial due to the "Skopje 2014" project, which replaced traditional architecture with neo-baroque styles, raising concerns about authenticity and neglect of sites like the ancient Roman city Scupi.
Skopje's Contentious Bid for European Capital of Culture
Skopje's 2028 bid for European Capital of Culture is controversial due to the "Skopje 2014" project, which replaced traditional architecture with neo-baroque styles, raising concerns about authenticity and neglect of sites like the ancient Roman city Scupi.
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64% Bias Score
Volunteerism as a Remedy for Eco-Anxiety
A woman combats eco-anxiety and depression by volunteering for environmental conservation projects, discovering significant mental health improvements and a strong sense of community.
Volunteerism as a Remedy for Eco-Anxiety
A woman combats eco-anxiety and depression by volunteering for environmental conservation projects, discovering significant mental health improvements and a strong sense of community.
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28% Bias Score
Death of Controversial Fashion Photographer Oliviero Toscani at 82
Oliviero Toscani, the Italian fashion photographer known for his provocative Benetton ad campaigns, died on January 13, 2025, at age 82, after a battle with amyloidosis; his family announced his passing via Instagram.
Death of Controversial Fashion Photographer Oliviero Toscani at 82
Oliviero Toscani, the Italian fashion photographer known for his provocative Benetton ad campaigns, died on January 13, 2025, at age 82, after a battle with amyloidosis; his family announced his passing via Instagram.
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52% Bias Score
Reform UK Membership Surpasses Scottish Conservatives
Reform UK's membership in Scotland has surpassed that of the Conservatives, reaching approximately 7,600 members, while the Scottish Conservatives have only 6,941 members eligible to vote, prompting warnings from Labour and the Greens amid internal challenges for other parties.
Reform UK Membership Surpasses Scottish Conservatives
Reform UK's membership in Scotland has surpassed that of the Conservatives, reaching approximately 7,600 members, while the Scottish Conservatives have only 6,941 members eligible to vote, prompting warnings from Labour and the Greens amid internal challenges for other parties.
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64% Bias Score
Dental Pain Reveals Advanced Metastatic Prostate Cancer
A 76-year-old man's persistent jaw pain, initially treated as a dental problem, was revealed through a CT scan to be advanced prostate cancer that had metastasized to his jawbone, highlighting the importance of considering systemic illnesses when treating older patients with persistent dental issues...
Dental Pain Reveals Advanced Metastatic Prostate Cancer
A 76-year-old man's persistent jaw pain, initially treated as a dental problem, was revealed through a CT scan to be advanced prostate cancer that had metastasized to his jawbone, highlighting the importance of considering systemic illnesses when treating older patients with persistent dental issues...
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32% Bias Score
Sachsen-Anhalt Homeownership Up Slightly, but Germany Lags in Europe
A new study reveals that while the number of homeowner households in Sachsen-Anhalt slightly increased to 484,626 in 2022, Germany's overall homeownership rate remains low compared to other European countries, impacting retirement security for many.
Sachsen-Anhalt Homeownership Up Slightly, but Germany Lags in Europe
A new study reveals that while the number of homeowner households in Sachsen-Anhalt slightly increased to 484,626 in 2022, Germany's overall homeownership rate remains low compared to other European countries, impacting retirement security for many.
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48% Bias Score
Berlin's New Year's Eve: Crime Increase Prompts Calls for Stricter Regulations
Berlin police reported 1,533 New Year's Eve offenses, exceeding previous years, with 705 suspects identified and 23 emergency responders injured; the increase involved significant arson, assaults, and weapons violations, prompting calls for stricter regulations.
Berlin's New Year's Eve: Crime Increase Prompts Calls for Stricter Regulations
Berlin police reported 1,533 New Year's Eve offenses, exceeding previous years, with 705 suspects identified and 23 emergency responders injured; the increase involved significant arson, assaults, and weapons violations, prompting calls for stricter regulations.
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60% Bias Score
£53.9 Billion in Cash ISAs to Mature, Impacting Savers
£53.9 billion in fixed-rate cash ISAs will mature between January and April 2025, impacting savers due to lower interest rates compared to last year; this follows a surge in ISA balances in 2024 due to increased tax on interest.
£53.9 Billion in Cash ISAs to Mature, Impacting Savers
£53.9 billion in fixed-rate cash ISAs will mature between January and April 2025, impacting savers due to lower interest rates compared to last year; this follows a surge in ISA balances in 2024 due to increased tax on interest.
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36% Bias Score
National Regulators Explore Cryptocurrency Integration into State Finances
Driven by Bitcoin's 2024 price surge and macro-economic factors, national regulators are exploring diversifying state finances with cryptocurrencies, despite risks associated with volatility and uncertainty.
National Regulators Explore Cryptocurrency Integration into State Finances
Driven by Bitcoin's 2024 price surge and macro-economic factors, national regulators are exploring diversifying state finances with cryptocurrencies, despite risks associated with volatility and uncertainty.
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40% Bias Score
Sturgeon and Murrell Separate Amidst SNP Financial Investigation
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her husband, former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell, announced their separation following Murrell's arrest on embezzlement charges and Sturgeon's own investigation under Operation Branchform; both deny wrongdoing.
Sturgeon and Murrell Separate Amidst SNP Financial Investigation
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her husband, former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell, announced their separation following Murrell's arrest on embezzlement charges and Sturgeon's own investigation under Operation Branchform; both deny wrongdoing.
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48% Bias Score
Italian Authorities Uncover €300,000 Social Benefit Fraud by Tunisian Citizens
Nine Tunisian citizens defrauded the Italian state of approximately €300,000 by falsely claiming poverty and obtaining social benefits, using falsified documents and false claims of residency in a scheme uncovered by a year-long investigation.
Italian Authorities Uncover €300,000 Social Benefit Fraud by Tunisian Citizens
Nine Tunisian citizens defrauded the Italian state of approximately €300,000 by falsely claiming poverty and obtaining social benefits, using falsified documents and false claims of residency in a scheme uncovered by a year-long investigation.
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48% Bias Score