January 2025
February 2025
Germany's Homeownership Rate Hits 15-Year Low
Germany's homeownership rate has dropped to 44 percent, a 15-year low, prompting calls for government subsidies and tax breaks to increase affordability and social stability, as experts highlight the country's low ranking in Europe compared to nations with higher ownership rates.
Germany's Homeownership Rate Hits 15-Year Low
Germany's homeownership rate has dropped to 44 percent, a 15-year low, prompting calls for government subsidies and tax breaks to increase affordability and social stability, as experts highlight the country's low ranking in Europe compared to nations with higher ownership rates.
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48% Bias Score
Marca 2025: Record Growth and Global Expansion in Private Label
The 21st edition of Marca, a private label trade show, will take place in Bologna, Italy from January 14-16, 2025, featuring 1300 companies (+23% from 2024) across 35,000 square meters (+26%), with international buyers and events focusing on sustainability.
Marca 2025: Record Growth and Global Expansion in Private Label
The 21st edition of Marca, a private label trade show, will take place in Bologna, Italy from January 14-16, 2025, featuring 1300 companies (+23% from 2024) across 35,000 square meters (+26%), with international buyers and events focusing on sustainability.
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48% Bias Score
Yerevan Gold Market Workers Protest 10% Tax Increase
Hundreds of Yerevan gold market workers protested a 10% tax increase on small and medium-sized businesses, implemented January 1st, citing increased paperwork, potential fines, and the high cost of gold making honest work nearly impossible; five protesters submitted a request for a meeting with gove...
Yerevan Gold Market Workers Protest 10% Tax Increase
Hundreds of Yerevan gold market workers protested a 10% tax increase on small and medium-sized businesses, implemented January 1st, citing increased paperwork, potential fines, and the high cost of gold making honest work nearly impossible; five protesters submitted a request for a meeting with gove...
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44% Bias Score
Armenian MP Predicts Snap Elections, Forms New Party
Former Armenian MP Hovik Aghazaryan, ousted from the ruling Civil Contract party, predicts snap elections in Armenia within months, believing it benefits PM Pashinyan due to undisclosed external developments and internal factors, and has since formed his own political party.
Armenian MP Predicts Snap Elections, Forms New Party
Former Armenian MP Hovik Aghazaryan, ousted from the ruling Civil Contract party, predicts snap elections in Armenia within months, believing it benefits PM Pashinyan due to undisclosed external developments and internal factors, and has since formed his own political party.
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36% Bias Score
Teenagers Convicted in Helmond Gang Rape
In December 2023, four teenagers were convicted of gang raping a 31-year-old homeless woman in Helmond, Netherlands, receiving up to fifteen months of juvenile detention; a fifth was convicted of assault. The crime occurred in Burgemeester Geukerspark, and the victim was robbed of her phone.
Teenagers Convicted in Helmond Gang Rape
In December 2023, four teenagers were convicted of gang raping a 31-year-old homeless woman in Helmond, Netherlands, receiving up to fifteen months of juvenile detention; a fifth was convicted of assault. The crime occurred in Burgemeester Geukerspark, and the victim was robbed of her phone.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Cape Town's Tourism Boom: Economic Growth vs. Social Equity
Cape Town is experiencing a record number of visitors this summer, including many digital nomads, which is boosting the economy but also causing concerns about rising housing costs and exacerbating existing inequalities for the local population.
Cape Town's Tourism Boom: Economic Growth vs. Social Equity
Cape Town is experiencing a record number of visitors this summer, including many digital nomads, which is boosting the economy but also causing concerns about rising housing costs and exacerbating existing inequalities for the local population.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Historians Debunk AfD Candidate's Claim that Hitler Was a Communist
Alice Weidel, an AfD candidate, falsely claimed Adolf Hitler was a communist, a statement refuted by historians who cite Hitler's anti-communist actions and capitalist economic policies. This misinformation is spreading online despite being historically inaccurate and trivializing Nazi atrocities.
Historians Debunk AfD Candidate's Claim that Hitler Was a Communist
Alice Weidel, an AfD candidate, falsely claimed Adolf Hitler was a communist, a statement refuted by historians who cite Hitler's anti-communist actions and capitalist economic policies. This misinformation is spreading online despite being historically inaccurate and trivializing Nazi atrocities.
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12% Bias Score
Greek Poll Shows Optimism Divide and New Democracy Lead
A Marc poll for ANT1 reveals mixed public sentiment: 55.5% are equally or more optimistic about their personal future, yet 38.4% see a worse future for Greece. New Democracy leads in voting intention by 13 points, and only 6.7% find oversight mechanisms highly effective.
Greek Poll Shows Optimism Divide and New Democracy Lead
A Marc poll for ANT1 reveals mixed public sentiment: 55.5% are equally or more optimistic about their personal future, yet 38.4% see a worse future for Greece. New Democracy leads in voting intention by 13 points, and only 6.7% find oversight mechanisms highly effective.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Dallas Cowboys Part Ways With Coach Mike McCarthy
Mike McCarthy's contract with the Dallas Cowboys officially expired on January 31, 2025, ending his five-season tenure marked by regular-season success but a lack of postseason advancement, and leaving the team to search for a new head coach.
Dallas Cowboys Part Ways With Coach Mike McCarthy
Mike McCarthy's contract with the Dallas Cowboys officially expired on January 31, 2025, ending his five-season tenure marked by regular-season success but a lack of postseason advancement, and leaving the team to search for a new head coach.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Tax Cuts in 2026 Tied to Tax Evasion Crackdown
The Greek government plans tax cuts for 2026, contingent upon generating €3.2 billion over two years by cracking down on tax evasion through measures like myDATA and electronic invoicing; this revenue will finance the tax reductions.
Greek Tax Cuts in 2026 Tied to Tax Evasion Crackdown
The Greek government plans tax cuts for 2026, contingent upon generating €3.2 billion over two years by cracking down on tax evasion through measures like myDATA and electronic invoicing; this revenue will finance the tax reductions.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Enschede Quadruple Murder: Brothers Shift Blame to Deceased Father
Two brothers, previously convicted of a quadruple murder in Enschede along with their deceased father, now claim their father acted alone during the 2018 grow shop killings, resulting in skepticism from judges due to inconsistent statements and DNA evidence.
Enschede Quadruple Murder: Brothers Shift Blame to Deceased Father
Two brothers, previously convicted of a quadruple murder in Enschede along with their deceased father, now claim their father acted alone during the 2018 grow shop killings, resulting in skepticism from judges due to inconsistent statements and DNA evidence.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Cape Town's Digital Nomad Boom: Economic Benefits and Social Costs
Cape Town is experiencing a record number of visitors this summer, including a large influx of digital nomads, mostly from the Netherlands, which is causing rising housing costs and displacing local residents; this economic boom, however, is also creating jobs and boosting the local economy.
Cape Town's Digital Nomad Boom: Economic Benefits and Social Costs
Cape Town is experiencing a record number of visitors this summer, including a large influx of digital nomads, mostly from the Netherlands, which is causing rising housing costs and displacing local residents; this economic boom, however, is also creating jobs and boosting the local economy.
Progress
56% Bias Score