January 2025
February 2025
French Economy Faces Sharp Downturn Amidst Political Instability and High Debt
France's economy is experiencing a significant downturn due to the dissolution of the National Assembly, deteriorating public finances, and high business debt, resulting in over 65,000 business failures in the past year and projected moderate unemployment increase.
French Economy Faces Sharp Downturn Amidst Political Instability and High Debt
France's economy is experiencing a significant downturn due to the dissolution of the National Assembly, deteriorating public finances, and high business debt, resulting in over 65,000 business failures in the past year and projected moderate unemployment increase.
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64% Bias Score
Dassault Aviation: A New CEO and a Century of Influence
Eric Trappier assumed the CEO role at Dassault Aviation on January 9, 2025, marking a significant leadership transition in the nearly century-old company known for its Rafale fighter jet and diverse business holdings.
Dassault Aviation: A New CEO and a Century of Influence
Eric Trappier assumed the CEO role at Dassault Aviation on January 9, 2025, marking a significant leadership transition in the nearly century-old company known for its Rafale fighter jet and diverse business holdings.
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48% Bias Score
French 2025 Budget Faces Renewed Parliamentary Scrutiny
The French Senate resumes debate on the 2025 budget bill this week, following its suspension in December. A final vote is scheduled for January 23rd, with the possibility of a joint committee to resolve differences with the National Assembly. The social security budget, containing contentious provis...
French 2025 Budget Faces Renewed Parliamentary Scrutiny
The French Senate resumes debate on the 2025 budget bill this week, following its suspension in December. A final vote is scheduled for January 23rd, with the possibility of a joint committee to resolve differences with the National Assembly. The social security budget, containing contentious provis...
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36% Bias Score
Unpaid Utilities in Russia: Penalties, Service Cutoffs, and Potential Evictions
In Russia, overdue utility bills result in penalties from day 31, service cutoffs after two months (except heating/water), and potential court actions leading to asset seizure, travel bans (over 30,000 rubles debt), and eviction for social housing tenants after six months of unpaid bills.
Unpaid Utilities in Russia: Penalties, Service Cutoffs, and Potential Evictions
In Russia, overdue utility bills result in penalties from day 31, service cutoffs after two months (except heating/water), and potential court actions leading to asset seizure, travel bans (over 30,000 rubles debt), and eviction for social housing tenants after six months of unpaid bills.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Spanish PM Sánchez Faces Political Tightrope Walk Amidst Internal and External Pressures
Amidst ongoing political tension, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez navigates internal conflicts within the PSOE and negotiations with Junts, facing uncertainty regarding the validation of three decrees in Congress this Wednesday, while regional leaders position themselves for upcoming elections.
Spanish PM Sánchez Faces Political Tightrope Walk Amidst Internal and External Pressures
Amidst ongoing political tension, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez navigates internal conflicts within the PSOE and negotiations with Junts, facing uncertainty regarding the validation of three decrees in Congress this Wednesday, while regional leaders position themselves for upcoming elections.
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44% Bias Score
40 Years of Galería Rafael Ortiz: A Seville-Based Hub for Contemporary Spanish Art
Galería Rafael Ortiz, founded in Seville in 1984 by Rafael Ortiz and Rosalía Benítez, celebrates 40 years of showcasing contemporary art, significantly impacting the Spanish art scene by supporting Andalusian artists and expanding to Madrid.
40 Years of Galería Rafael Ortiz: A Seville-Based Hub for Contemporary Spanish Art
Galería Rafael Ortiz, founded in Seville in 1984 by Rafael Ortiz and Rosalía Benítez, celebrates 40 years of showcasing contemporary art, significantly impacting the Spanish art scene by supporting Andalusian artists and expanding to Madrid.
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36% Bias Score
France Extends Restaurant Voucher Use for Groceries Until 2026
The French Parliament extended the temporary allowance to use restaurant vouchers for groceries until end of 2026, resolving the current inability to purchase unprepared food items with these vouchers, pending a broader reform of the system.
France Extends Restaurant Voucher Use for Groceries Until 2026
The French Parliament extended the temporary allowance to use restaurant vouchers for groceries until end of 2026, resolving the current inability to purchase unprepared food items with these vouchers, pending a broader reform of the system.
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40% Bias Score
German Election: CDU Leads, Violence Mars Campaign
Germany's upcoming February 23rd federal election shows the CDU leading in polls, while the FDP and BSW face uncertain parliamentary representation; recent incidents include attacks on campaign workers in Berlin and Dresden and an AfD video deemed unsuitable for minors.
German Election: CDU Leads, Violence Mars Campaign
Germany's upcoming February 23rd federal election shows the CDU leading in polls, while the FDP and BSW face uncertain parliamentary representation; recent incidents include attacks on campaign workers in Berlin and Dresden and an AfD video deemed unsuitable for minors.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Celle Commemorates Queen Caroline Mathilde's 250th Death Anniversary
Celle, Germany, commemorates Queen Caroline Mathilde's 250th death anniversary with a special exhibition ("London - Copenhagen - Celle") opening May 10th, showcasing her life from her English upbringing to her exile in Celle after an affair, and a theatrical premiere on January 31st.
Celle Commemorates Queen Caroline Mathilde's 250th Death Anniversary
Celle, Germany, commemorates Queen Caroline Mathilde's 250th death anniversary with a special exhibition ("London - Copenhagen - Celle") opening May 10th, showcasing her life from her English upbringing to her exile in Celle after an affair, and a theatrical premiere on January 31st.
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44% Bias Score
Castilla-La Mancha's Controversial Pig Farm Regulations Face Backlash
Castilla-La Mancha's new regulations for pig mega-farms, replacing a moratorium deemed ineffective, aim to improve manure management but face criticism from environmental groups and local communities for insufficient environmental protection and potential for increased pollution from bio-methane pla...
Castilla-La Mancha's Controversial Pig Farm Regulations Face Backlash
Castilla-La Mancha's new regulations for pig mega-farms, replacing a moratorium deemed ineffective, aim to improve manure management but face criticism from environmental groups and local communities for insufficient environmental protection and potential for increased pollution from bio-methane pla...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Feijóo's Low Approval Ratings in Latest CIS Barometer
A January CIS barometer shows only 39.5% of PP voters prefer Feijóo as Prime Minister, less than those favoring Sánchez (42.1%) and even less than the support Casado received before his downfall; experts cite a lack of coherent messaging and problematic alliance with Vox as reasons for Feijóo's low ...
Feijóo's Low Approval Ratings in Latest CIS Barometer
A January CIS barometer shows only 39.5% of PP voters prefer Feijóo as Prime Minister, less than those favoring Sánchez (42.1%) and even less than the support Casado received before his downfall; experts cite a lack of coherent messaging and problematic alliance with Vox as reasons for Feijóo's low ...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Chinese Spring Festival Movie Pre-Sales Hit Record High
Pre-sales for Spring Festival movies in China exceeded $23.2 million within 12 hours, setting a new record fueled by a government-backed campaign and online promotions, building on already strong consumer spending growth.
Chinese Spring Festival Movie Pre-Sales Hit Record High
Pre-sales for Spring Festival movies in China exceeded $23.2 million within 12 hours, setting a new record fueled by a government-backed campaign and online promotions, building on already strong consumer spending growth.
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36% Bias Score