January 2025
February 2025
Indonesia Rejects Apple's \$1 Billion Investment Proposal
Indonesia rejected Apple's \$1 billion investment proposal for an AirTag production facility in Batam, deeming it insufficient to meet local component requirements for iPhone 16 sales under the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) regulation, which mandates that 40% of smartphone parts be domestically pr...
Indonesia Rejects Apple's \$1 Billion Investment Proposal
Indonesia rejected Apple's \$1 billion investment proposal for an AirTag production facility in Batam, deeming it insufficient to meet local component requirements for iPhone 16 sales under the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) regulation, which mandates that 40% of smartphone parts be domestically pr...
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44% Bias Score
Alicante Medical Students Gain Access to All Valencian Hospitals
Following a legal battle, medical students at the University of Alicante will now have access to internships at all public hospitals in the Valencian Community, marking a significant expansion of training opportunities and a shared training space across the five public universities.
Alicante Medical Students Gain Access to All Valencian Hospitals
Following a legal battle, medical students at the University of Alicante will now have access to internships at all public hospitals in the Valencian Community, marking a significant expansion of training opportunities and a shared training space across the five public universities.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Spanish Judges Under Investigation for Leaks and Public Statements
The Spanish judiciary is investigating judges for public statements and leaked information, highlighting ethical breaches and raising concerns about transparency versus impartiality within the courts.
Spanish Judges Under Investigation for Leaks and Public Statements
The Spanish judiciary is investigating judges for public statements and leaked information, highlighting ethical breaches and raising concerns about transparency versus impartiality within the courts.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Catalan Government Begins Rodalies R1 Line Transfer
The Catalan government initiated the transfer of the R1 Rodalies train line, starting the process for a full transfer agreed upon between the PSOE and ERC parties in November 2023, with the aim of the Generalitat assuming full ownership by the first quarter of 2024.
Catalan Government Begins Rodalies R1 Line Transfer
The Catalan government initiated the transfer of the R1 Rodalies train line, starting the process for a full transfer agreed upon between the PSOE and ERC parties in November 2023, with the aim of the Generalitat assuming full ownership by the first quarter of 2024.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Turkey Launches Financial Aid Program to Boost Birth Rates
Turkey's President Erdoğan declared 2025 the "Year of the Family," launching initiatives including a 5,000 lira one-time payment for first-born children after January 1st, 2025, monthly payments for subsequent children, and 150,000 lira interest-free loans for young couples.
Turkey Launches Financial Aid Program to Boost Birth Rates
Turkey's President Erdoğan declared 2025 the "Year of the Family," launching initiatives including a 5,000 lira one-time payment for first-born children after January 1st, 2025, monthly payments for subsequent children, and 150,000 lira interest-free loans for young couples.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Greece Raises €4 Billion in 10-Year Bond Issuance
Greece raised €4 billion through a 10-year bond issuance on January 15th, 2025, with bids totaling €40.5 billion and an interest rate of 3.6%, strategically timed to avoid market uncertainty and benefit from positive credit rating trends.
Greece Raises €4 Billion in 10-Year Bond Issuance
Greece raised €4 billion through a 10-year bond issuance on January 15th, 2025, with bids totaling €40.5 billion and an interest rate of 3.6%, strategically timed to avoid market uncertainty and benefit from positive credit rating trends.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Downing Street Blocks Beaver Reintroduction Plan
Downing Street blocked a Natural England plan to reintroduce beavers to England, viewing it as a "Tory legacy", despite the plan's approval by the environment secretary and evidence of beavers' environmental benefits in flood mitigation and biodiversity.
Downing Street Blocks Beaver Reintroduction Plan
Downing Street blocked a Natural England plan to reintroduce beavers to England, viewing it as a "Tory legacy", despite the plan's approval by the environment secretary and evidence of beavers' environmental benefits in flood mitigation and biodiversity.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Rome's Piazza dei Cinquecento Renovation Completed
Rome's newly inaugurated Piazza dei Cinquecento, a 9-hectare project costing 44 million euros, features extensive paving, green spaces, and improved pedestrian access to Termini Station, enhancing integration with nearby historical sites.
Rome's Piazza dei Cinquecento Renovation Completed
Rome's newly inaugurated Piazza dei Cinquecento, a 9-hectare project costing 44 million euros, features extensive paving, green spaces, and improved pedestrian access to Termini Station, enhancing integration with nearby historical sites.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Italy Excludes Government Bonds from ISEE Calculation
Italy's new decree excludes up to €50,000 in government bonds from ISEE calculations, impacting access to social benefits; previously issued ISEE certificates remain valid, but reapplication involves costs for those using Caf services.
Italy Excludes Government Bonds from ISEE Calculation
Italy's new decree excludes up to €50,000 in government bonds from ISEE calculations, impacting access to social benefits; previously issued ISEE certificates remain valid, but reapplication involves costs for those using Caf services.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Spanish Congress Approves Investigation into Former Minister Ábalos
The Spanish Congress approved a Supreme Court request to investigate former Minister José Luis Ábalos for alleged corruption related to pandemic contracts, unanimously lifting his parliamentary immunity; a final vote is expected in February.
Spanish Congress Approves Investigation into Former Minister Ábalos
The Spanish Congress approved a Supreme Court request to investigate former Minister José Luis Ábalos for alleged corruption related to pandemic contracts, unanimously lifting his parliamentary immunity; a final vote is expected in February.
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40% Bias Score
Greece Restructures Armed Forces, Retires 47 Top Officers
The Hellenic Ministry of National Defence is restructuring the Armed Forces by retiring 47 top officers and eliminating 23 positions to address an excessive number of high-ranking officers and improve efficiency, impacting the Army and Air Force.
Greece Restructures Armed Forces, Retires 47 Top Officers
The Hellenic Ministry of National Defence is restructuring the Armed Forces by retiring 47 top officers and eliminating 23 positions to address an excessive number of high-ranking officers and improve efficiency, impacting the Army and Air Force.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Broncos' Nix Finishes Rookie Season with 34 Touchdowns, Highlights Team's Offseason Needs
Bo Nix, Denver Broncos rookie quarterback, concluded his first season with 34 total touchdowns, the third-highest rookie total since 2000, despite playing through a back injury and facing offensive limitations that impacted his efficiency against blitzes and man coverage; the Broncos' offseason will...
Broncos' Nix Finishes Rookie Season with 34 Touchdowns, Highlights Team's Offseason Needs
Bo Nix, Denver Broncos rookie quarterback, concluded his first season with 34 total touchdowns, the third-highest rookie total since 2000, despite playing through a back injury and facing offensive limitations that impacted his efficiency against blitzes and man coverage; the Broncos' offseason will...
Progress
44% Bias Score