January 2025
February 2025
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sickness Rate at Record High
Data from the Kaufmännische Krankenkasse (KKH) reveals Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has the highest sickness rate in Germany in 2024, with 230 sick leave reports per 100 members, a 60% increase since 2019, driven by factors including electronic reporting, increased respiratory infections, and mental healt...
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sickness Rate at Record High
Data from the Kaufmännische Krankenkasse (KKH) reveals Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has the highest sickness rate in Germany in 2024, with 230 sick leave reports per 100 members, a 60% increase since 2019, driven by factors including electronic reporting, increased respiratory infections, and mental healt...
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48% Bias Score
Valencia Flood Exposes Critical Shortage of Elevator Technicians
Over 6,000 elevators remain out of service in 79 Valencian towns after October 20th floods, exposing a critical shortage of elevator technicians and highlighting the need for vocational training improvements; the government is accelerating training programs and accrediting prior experience.
Valencia Flood Exposes Critical Shortage of Elevator Technicians
Over 6,000 elevators remain out of service in 79 Valencian towns after October 20th floods, exposing a critical shortage of elevator technicians and highlighting the need for vocational training improvements; the government is accelerating training programs and accrediting prior experience.
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32% Bias Score
Los Angeles Fires Disrupt Film Industry, Awards Season
Devastating fires in Los Angeles have claimed at least 24 lives, caused widespread destruction, and disrupted the film industry's awards season, compounding challenges from COVID-19 and Hollywood strikes, according to Oscar-winning cinematographer Greig Fraser.
Los Angeles Fires Disrupt Film Industry, Awards Season
Devastating fires in Los Angeles have claimed at least 24 lives, caused widespread destruction, and disrupted the film industry's awards season, compounding challenges from COVID-19 and Hollywood strikes, according to Oscar-winning cinematographer Greig Fraser.
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36% Bias Score
Mother Opposes Parole for Son's Killer
In 2008, Ryan Leslie murdered his 14-week-old son, Cameron, in Newtownabbey; in 2011, he received a 17-year minimum life sentence and is now eligible for parole, prompting Cameron's mother, Sheree Black, to submit a victim impact statement expressing her opposition to his release.
Mother Opposes Parole for Son's Killer
In 2008, Ryan Leslie murdered his 14-week-old son, Cameron, in Newtownabbey; in 2011, he received a 17-year minimum life sentence and is now eligible for parole, prompting Cameron's mother, Sheree Black, to submit a victim impact statement expressing her opposition to his release.
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60% Bias Score
French Program Tackles High Mortality Rate Among Released Prisoners with Mental Health Issues
The Emot team in Lille, France, a multidisciplinary program, addresses the high mortality rate among released prisoners with mental health issues by providing six months of care, including psychiatric treatment, social, and administrative support, highlighting the significant need for improved post-...
French Program Tackles High Mortality Rate Among Released Prisoners with Mental Health Issues
The Emot team in Lille, France, a multidisciplinary program, addresses the high mortality rate among released prisoners with mental health issues by providing six months of care, including psychiatric treatment, social, and administrative support, highlighting the significant need for improved post-...
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28% Bias Score
German Startup Funding Rebounds, Bayern Overtakes Berlin
German startups rebounded from a funding crisis in 2024, raising €7 billion in venture capital—a €1 billion increase—with Bayern surpassing Berlin (€2.33 billion vs €2.17 billion) due to AI investments, while North Rhine-Westphalia also experienced considerable growth (€951 million).
German Startup Funding Rebounds, Bayern Overtakes Berlin
German startups rebounded from a funding crisis in 2024, raising €7 billion in venture capital—a €1 billion increase—with Bayern surpassing Berlin (€2.33 billion vs €2.17 billion) due to AI investments, while North Rhine-Westphalia also experienced considerable growth (€951 million).
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44% Bias Score
JadeWeserPort Expansion to Boost Offshore Wind and Vehicle Handling
Germany's JadeWeserPort in Wilhelmshaven will expand northward by 400 meters in 2024, adding a multi-purpose handling area for vehicles and offshore wind components, driven by increased vehicle handling (9,000 in 2022 to 36,200 in 2023) and a lack of heavy-lift infrastructure in other German seaport...
JadeWeserPort Expansion to Boost Offshore Wind and Vehicle Handling
Germany's JadeWeserPort in Wilhelmshaven will expand northward by 400 meters in 2024, adding a multi-purpose handling area for vehicles and offshore wind components, driven by increased vehicle handling (9,000 in 2022 to 36,200 in 2023) and a lack of heavy-lift infrastructure in other German seaport...
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36% Bias Score
EU Commission President Hospitalized for Pneumonia, Transparency Concerns Raised
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was hospitalized in Hannover, Germany, from January 2nd to 12th for severe pneumonia; the Commission initially downplayed the severity of her illness, leading to criticism and a breakdown of trust with journalists.
EU Commission President Hospitalized for Pneumonia, Transparency Concerns Raised
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was hospitalized in Hannover, Germany, from January 2nd to 12th for severe pneumonia; the Commission initially downplayed the severity of her illness, leading to criticism and a breakdown of trust with journalists.
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60% Bias Score
Sri Lankan Official Lauds China's Development Model
Indrananda Abeysekera, a Sri Lankan advocating for closer ties with China, highlights China's poverty eradication and socioeconomic development as a model for Sri Lanka, emphasizing people-to-people exchanges as key to strengthening bilateral relations.
Sri Lankan Official Lauds China's Development Model
Indrananda Abeysekera, a Sri Lankan advocating for closer ties with China, highlights China's poverty eradication and socioeconomic development as a model for Sri Lanka, emphasizing people-to-people exchanges as key to strengthening bilateral relations.
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56% Bias Score
European Dividends to Surge Amidst Market Uncertainty
AllianzGI projects a 4% increase in European company dividends in 2025 (€459 billion), rising to over 8% in 2026 (€496 billion), offering investors stability amidst market uncertainty; French dividends show particularly strong growth (+8% and +9%).
European Dividends to Surge Amidst Market Uncertainty
AllianzGI projects a 4% increase in European company dividends in 2025 (€459 billion), rising to over 8% in 2026 (€496 billion), offering investors stability amidst market uncertainty; French dividends show particularly strong growth (+8% and +9%).
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40% Bias Score
Germany to Allow Syrian Refugees One-Time Return Trip
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser proposed allowing Syrian refugees a one-time trip home without affecting their protection status in Germany, prompting debate and a review by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) to ensure safe return. Currently, 974,136 Syrian citizens reside in...
Germany to Allow Syrian Refugees One-Time Return Trip
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser proposed allowing Syrian refugees a one-time trip home without affecting their protection status in Germany, prompting debate and a review by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) to ensure safe return. Currently, 974,136 Syrian citizens reside in...
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32% Bias Score
Queensland Farmers Withdraw Appeal Against New Acland Coal Mine Expansion
Queensland farmers ended their 11-year legal battle against the New Acland coal mine expansion on Tuesday, withdrawing their final appeal despite previous court victories; the mine started operating under new approvals in September 2023.
Queensland Farmers Withdraw Appeal Against New Acland Coal Mine Expansion
Queensland farmers ended their 11-year legal battle against the New Acland coal mine expansion on Tuesday, withdrawing their final appeal despite previous court victories; the mine started operating under new approvals in September 2023.
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44% Bias Score