January 2025
February 2025
Cyprus Leaders Fail to Agree on New Crossing Points, Hampering Reunification Efforts
A meeting between Cyprus's Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders failed to reach an agreement on opening new crossing points across the U.N. buffer zone, jeopardizing U.N. efforts to restart formal reunification talks after a seven-year hiatus; further talks are planned.
Cyprus Leaders Fail to Agree on New Crossing Points, Hampering Reunification Efforts
A meeting between Cyprus's Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders failed to reach an agreement on opening new crossing points across the U.N. buffer zone, jeopardizing U.N. efforts to restart formal reunification talks after a seven-year hiatus; further talks are planned.
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44% Bias Score
Hamburg Referendum on Stricter Climate Targets Sparks Debate on Costs and Feasibility
Hamburg, Germany, faces a potential autumn referendum on significantly stricter climate targets, fueled by a citizen's initiative with over 100,000 signatures, prompting debate on costs and feasibility, particularly for low-income households, with Mayor Tschentscher raising concerns about affordabil...
Hamburg Referendum on Stricter Climate Targets Sparks Debate on Costs and Feasibility
Hamburg, Germany, faces a potential autumn referendum on significantly stricter climate targets, fueled by a citizen's initiative with over 100,000 signatures, prompting debate on costs and feasibility, particularly for low-income households, with Mayor Tschentscher raising concerns about affordabil...
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44% Bias Score
CSU Unveils "Bayern-Agenda", Demands Stricter Migration Policies and Fiscal Reforms
The CSU's newly announced "Bayern-Agenda" includes stricter migration policies, fiscal reforms favoring Bavaria, and increased social benefits; the party aims to influence national policy ahead of the Bundestag election, emphasizing a "fundamental shift" in migration, security, and economic policy.
CSU Unveils "Bayern-Agenda", Demands Stricter Migration Policies and Fiscal Reforms
The CSU's newly announced "Bayern-Agenda" includes stricter migration policies, fiscal reforms favoring Bavaria, and increased social benefits; the party aims to influence national policy ahead of the Bundestag election, emphasizing a "fundamental shift" in migration, security, and economic policy.
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40% Bias Score
Judge Orders Deep Dive into Emails Related to Sánchez Brother's Hiring
A Spanish judge ordered an investigation into missing emails from the phone of Yolanda Sánchez, a subordinate of David Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, the brother of Spain's Prime Minister, potentially revealing evidence of favoritism in his hiring as a coordinator of conservatories between June and July 20...
Judge Orders Deep Dive into Emails Related to Sánchez Brother's Hiring
A Spanish judge ordered an investigation into missing emails from the phone of Yolanda Sánchez, a subordinate of David Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, the brother of Spain's Prime Minister, potentially revealing evidence of favoritism in his hiring as a coordinator of conservatories between June and July 20...
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Government Defends Telefónica Leadership Appointment
The Spanish government defends its role in appointing Marc Murtra as Telefónica's new president, highlighting his expertise in cybersecurity and AI and denying any political motivation; simultaneously, Spain will request EU Solidarity Fund aid for post-dana reconstruction, and delays in submitting t...
Spanish Government Defends Telefónica Leadership Appointment
The Spanish government defends its role in appointing Marc Murtra as Telefónica's new president, highlighting his expertise in cybersecurity and AI and denying any political motivation; simultaneously, Spain will request EU Solidarity Fund aid for post-dana reconstruction, and delays in submitting t...
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52% Bias Score
Byzantine Portrait: Possible Depiction of Constantine XI Palaiologos
A portrait discovered in Greece's Taxiarches Monastery is believed to depict Constantine XI Palaiologos, the last Byzantine emperor, alongside his brothers, Demetrius and Thomas, creating a unique commemorative piece dating to 1450-1451, before the fall of Constantinople.
Byzantine Portrait: Possible Depiction of Constantine XI Palaiologos
A portrait discovered in Greece's Taxiarches Monastery is believed to depict Constantine XI Palaiologos, the last Byzantine emperor, alongside his brothers, Demetrius and Thomas, creating a unique commemorative piece dating to 1450-1451, before the fall of Constantinople.
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36% Bias Score
False Accusations Force German Green Party Candidate to Resign
False accusations of sexual harassment against German Green Party politician Stefan Gelbhaar led to his resignation from candidacy, revealing flaws in internal party procedures and journalistic fact-checking; a new investigation is underway.
False Accusations Force German Green Party Candidate to Resign
False accusations of sexual harassment against German Green Party politician Stefan Gelbhaar led to his resignation from candidacy, revealing flaws in internal party procedures and journalistic fact-checking; a new investigation is underway.
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48% Bias Score
Tanzania Confirms One Marburg Virus Death After Initial Denial
Tanzania confirmed one death from the Marburg virus in the Kagera region, contradicting an earlier denial, while 25 suspected cases tested negative; this follows a WHO report of nine infections and eight deaths, and leverages experience from a 2023 outbreak in the same region.
Tanzania Confirms One Marburg Virus Death After Initial Denial
Tanzania confirmed one death from the Marburg virus in the Kagera region, contradicting an earlier denial, while 25 suspected cases tested negative; this follows a WHO report of nine infections and eight deaths, and leverages experience from a 2023 outbreak in the same region.
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36% Bias Score
Morales Accuses Bolivian Government of Blocking Medical Care, Declared "Rebellious" in Court
Former Bolivian president Evo Morales accuses the Luis Arce government of denying him medical care and certification, leading to a judge declaring him "rebellious" in a human trafficking case; Morales claims this is politically motivated to hinder his presidential candidacy.
Morales Accuses Bolivian Government of Blocking Medical Care, Declared "Rebellious" in Court
Former Bolivian president Evo Morales accuses the Luis Arce government of denying him medical care and certification, leading to a judge declaring him "rebellious" in a human trafficking case; Morales claims this is politically motivated to hinder his presidential candidacy.
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60% Bias Score
Conflicting Psychiatric Evaluations in Matricide Trial
In Milan, Guido Rancilio is on trial for the December 13, 2023, murder of his mother, Fiorenza Rancilio. Conflicting psychiatric evaluations determine whether he was totally incapacitated or had diminished capacity during the crime.
Conflicting Psychiatric Evaluations in Matricide Trial
In Milan, Guido Rancilio is on trial for the December 13, 2023, murder of his mother, Fiorenza Rancilio. Conflicting psychiatric evaluations determine whether he was totally incapacitated or had diminished capacity during the crime.
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40% Bias Score
McDavid's Cross-Check: Penalty, Hearing, and Impact on Oilers
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid's cross-check to Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland's face during a game on Saturday resulted in a penalty and upcoming hearing; despite this, his aggressive playing style contributes to the team's success and improved special teams performance.
McDavid's Cross-Check: Penalty, Hearing, and Impact on Oilers
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid's cross-check to Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland's face during a game on Saturday resulted in a penalty and upcoming hearing; despite this, his aggressive playing style contributes to the team's success and improved special teams performance.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Robotics Startup Boosts Industrial Efficiency with AI-Powered Software
Progressive Robotics, a Thessaloniki-based startup, created software that drastically reduces industrial robot programming time by 80%, enabling SMEs to increase automation and reduce costs; the company secured €1.6 million in funding and is expanding globally.
Greek Robotics Startup Boosts Industrial Efficiency with AI-Powered Software
Progressive Robotics, a Thessaloniki-based startup, created software that drastically reduces industrial robot programming time by 80%, enabling SMEs to increase automation and reduce costs; the company secured €1.6 million in funding and is expanding globally.
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40% Bias Score