January 2025
February 2025
Greek Politics: Unexpected Cancellation, Ministerial Change, and Presidential Vote
PASOK unexpectedly canceled a scheduled parliamentary debate on farmers' issues; the Greek government saw a change in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Kostas Fragkoyiannis resigning and Tasos Chatzivasileiou appointed; and Antonis Samaras received many well-wishers.
Greek Politics: Unexpected Cancellation, Ministerial Change, and Presidential Vote
PASOK unexpectedly canceled a scheduled parliamentary debate on farmers' issues; the Greek government saw a change in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Kostas Fragkoyiannis resigning and Tasos Chatzivasileiou appointed; and Antonis Samaras received many well-wishers.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Thessaly Accelerates Flood Control Projects Amidst Procurement Delays
Thessaly's regional governor expresses hope for the speedy completion of flood control projects totaling €117 million, improving flood resilience following the devastating "Daniel" storm; however, delays caused by legal challenges to the Ministry of Infrastructure projects are a concern.
Thessaly Accelerates Flood Control Projects Amidst Procurement Delays
Thessaly's regional governor expresses hope for the speedy completion of flood control projects totaling €117 million, improving flood resilience following the devastating "Daniel" storm; however, delays caused by legal challenges to the Ministry of Infrastructure projects are a concern.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Kassélakis' Movement for Democracy Faces Challenges Forming Parliamentary Group
Seventy days after its founding, Stephanos Kassélakis' Movement for Democracy lacks a full parliamentary group, facing challenges in attracting independent MPs from SYRIZA, whose decisions may be influenced by the upcoming presidential election. Five MPs support Kassélakis, and four more are needed.
Kassélakis' Movement for Democracy Faces Challenges Forming Parliamentary Group
Seventy days after its founding, Stephanos Kassélakis' Movement for Democracy lacks a full parliamentary group, facing challenges in attracting independent MPs from SYRIZA, whose decisions may be influenced by the upcoming presidential election. Five MPs support Kassélakis, and four more are needed.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Berlin's Investment Program Prioritizes Roads Over Climate Action
Berlin's 2024-2028 investment program increases overall funding to 4.4 billion euros annually, but drastically cuts funding for cycling infrastructure by 93 percent and halves investments in pedestrian and public transport infrastructure while maintaining funding for conventional road projects like ...
Berlin's Investment Program Prioritizes Roads Over Climate Action
Berlin's 2024-2028 investment program increases overall funding to 4.4 billion euros annually, but drastically cuts funding for cycling infrastructure by 93 percent and halves investments in pedestrian and public transport infrastructure while maintaining funding for conventional road projects like ...
Progress
64% Bias Score
British Man Confesses to Stabbing Partner in Italy After Infidelity Accusations
A 75-year-old British man, Michael Whitbread, admitted to fatally stabbing his partner, 66-year-old Michele Faiers, in their Italian home in October 2023 after she accused him of infidelity; he was extradited from the UK to stand trial.
British Man Confesses to Stabbing Partner in Italy After Infidelity Accusations
A 75-year-old British man, Michael Whitbread, admitted to fatally stabbing his partner, 66-year-old Michele Faiers, in their Italian home in October 2023 after she accused him of infidelity; he was extradited from the UK to stand trial.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Bologna's Contemporary Art Scene Takes Center Stage
Three contemporary art exhibitions opened in Bologna this weekend—Elisabeth Scherffig's "Observatorium," Claire Fontane's "Lotta," and Zeno Bertozzi's "Trame silenziose"—featuring diverse styles and themes, previewing the upcoming Arte Fiera and Art City.
Bologna's Contemporary Art Scene Takes Center Stage
Three contemporary art exhibitions opened in Bologna this weekend—Elisabeth Scherffig's "Observatorium," Claire Fontane's "Lotta," and Zeno Bertozzi's "Trame silenziose"—featuring diverse styles and themes, previewing the upcoming Arte Fiera and Art City.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Brighton's Transfer Window: Balancing Present Needs with Future Potential
Brighton's January transfer window is marked by the £11 million signing of Diego Gomez, while potential moves for Tosin Adarabioyo and Stefanos Tzimas are being considered alongside potential loan departures for Evan Ferguson and Julio Enciso, reflecting a mix of addressing immediate needs and devel...
Brighton's Transfer Window: Balancing Present Needs with Future Potential
Brighton's January transfer window is marked by the £11 million signing of Diego Gomez, while potential moves for Tosin Adarabioyo and Stefanos Tzimas are being considered alongside potential loan departures for Evan Ferguson and Julio Enciso, reflecting a mix of addressing immediate needs and devel...
Progress
32% Bias Score
Greek Judges Refute Reports of Autophorous Court Weekend Dysfunction
The Association of Judges and Prosecutors (EDJ) in Greece refutes media reports claiming that autophorous courts don't function on weekends and holidays, stating that these courts operate regularly on Saturdays and public holidays, as per court regulations, and that judges and prosecutors are assign...
Greek Judges Refute Reports of Autophorous Court Weekend Dysfunction
The Association of Judges and Prosecutors (EDJ) in Greece refutes media reports claiming that autophorous courts don't function on weekends and holidays, stating that these courts operate regularly on Saturdays and public holidays, as per court regulations, and that judges and prosecutors are assign...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Heir Hunting Boom: Rising Property Values Fuel Surge in Unclaimed Estates
Finders International, a UK heir hunting firm, experiences a boom in unclaimed estates due to rising property values, with cases often involving millions of pounds and beneficiaries unaware of their inheritance; the firm's work highlights the significant number of people dying without wills.
Heir Hunting Boom: Rising Property Values Fuel Surge in Unclaimed Estates
Finders International, a UK heir hunting firm, experiences a boom in unclaimed estates due to rising property values, with cases often involving millions of pounds and beneficiaries unaware of their inheritance; the firm's work highlights the significant number of people dying without wills.
Progress
36% Bias Score
German Left Party Holds Shortened Congress Ahead of Bundestag Election
The Left Party in Germany is holding a shortened party congress in Berlin to finalize its election program for the upcoming Bundestag election, focusing on rent control and cost of living; despite low poll numbers (3-4%) and a recent split, the party is aiming for Bundestag representation via direct...
German Left Party Holds Shortened Congress Ahead of Bundestag Election
The Left Party in Germany is holding a shortened party congress in Berlin to finalize its election program for the upcoming Bundestag election, focusing on rent control and cost of living; despite low poll numbers (3-4%) and a recent split, the party is aiming for Bundestag representation via direct...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Bayrou's Speech Highlights Persistent Healthcare Access Issues in France
French Prime Minister François Bayrou's January 14th policy speech addressed healthcare, announcing minor improvements like increased funding but neglecting crucial access-to-care issues, echoing decades-old concerns about systemic problems.
Bayrou's Speech Highlights Persistent Healthcare Access Issues in France
French Prime Minister François Bayrou's January 14th policy speech addressed healthcare, announcing minor improvements like increased funding but neglecting crucial access-to-care issues, echoing decades-old concerns about systemic problems.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Hellenic Police Announces Officer Transfers and Appointments
Hellenic Police chief Lieutenant General Dimitrios Mallios announced the transfer and appointment of numerous police officers, including those in various directorates and regional commands across Greece, reflecting a potential strategic realignment of personnel.
Hellenic Police Announces Officer Transfers and Appointments
Hellenic Police chief Lieutenant General Dimitrios Mallios announced the transfer and appointment of numerous police officers, including those in various directorates and regional commands across Greece, reflecting a potential strategic realignment of personnel.
Progress
24% Bias Score