January 2025
February 2025
Greece's unsustainable early retirement trend deepens pension crisis
In 2024, Greece received 201,000 early retirement applications, continuing a trend of high early retirement numbers that began in 2021 and significantly exceeds the birth rate, creating a massive imbalance in the pension system and contributing to Greece's growing debt.
Greece's unsustainable early retirement trend deepens pension crisis
In 2024, Greece received 201,000 early retirement applications, continuing a trend of high early retirement numbers that began in 2021 and significantly exceeds the birth rate, creating a massive imbalance in the pension system and contributing to Greece's growing debt.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Baltic Sea Cable Damaged, Suspected Sabotage Prompts Investigation
An underwater data cable between Latvia and Sweden was damaged early Sunday, prompting a Latvian investigation into a Maltese cargo ship and two other vessels; the damage is substantial and possibly caused by an external factor, leading to coordination with NATO and Sweden.
Baltic Sea Cable Damaged, Suspected Sabotage Prompts Investigation
An underwater data cable between Latvia and Sweden was damaged early Sunday, prompting a Latvian investigation into a Maltese cargo ship and two other vessels; the damage is substantial and possibly caused by an external factor, leading to coordination with NATO and Sweden.
Progress
40% Bias Score
CIA Concludes COVID-19 Most Likely Originated from Lab Leak
The CIA has concluded that a lab leak is the most likely origin of the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a shift from previous uncertainty and prioritizing further investigation into the Wuhan Institute of Virology's potential role, despite claims that the assessment predates the current administration and...
CIA Concludes COVID-19 Most Likely Originated from Lab Leak
The CIA has concluded that a lab leak is the most likely origin of the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a shift from previous uncertainty and prioritizing further investigation into the Wuhan Institute of Virology's potential role, despite claims that the assessment predates the current administration and...
Progress
60% Bias Score
German Election: Merz's CDU Shifts Right, Sparking Nationwide Protests
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, the CDU's Merz champions "Europe first," pushing for stricter immigration, reduced corporate taxes, and increased defense spending while facing criticism for potentially aligning with the AfD. Mass demonstrations against this rightward shift are occurring n...
German Election: Merz's CDU Shifts Right, Sparking Nationwide Protests
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, the CDU's Merz champions "Europe first," pushing for stricter immigration, reduced corporate taxes, and increased defense spending while facing criticism for potentially aligning with the AfD. Mass demonstrations against this rightward shift are occurring n...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Lukashenko Wins Sixth Term in Criticized Belarus Election
Alexander Lukashenko secured a sixth term as Belarussian president with 87.6% of the vote in an election that was widely criticized by the West as a sham due to the suppression of opposition and independent media; the election was held on Sunday, with an official turnout of 81.5%.
Lukashenko Wins Sixth Term in Criticized Belarus Election
Alexander Lukashenko secured a sixth term as Belarussian president with 87.6% of the vote in an election that was widely criticized by the West as a sham due to the suppression of opposition and independent media; the election was held on Sunday, with an official turnout of 81.5%.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Trump Imposes Sanctions on Colombia After Migrant Flight Refusal
President Trump announced retaliatory measures against Colombia, including tariffs up to 50%, travel bans, and financial sanctions, after Colombia refused to accept two U.S. military planes carrying deported migrants; Colombia's President Petro condemned the treatment of migrants as inhumane.
Trump Imposes Sanctions on Colombia After Migrant Flight Refusal
President Trump announced retaliatory measures against Colombia, including tariffs up to 50%, travel bans, and financial sanctions, after Colombia refused to accept two U.S. military planes carrying deported migrants; Colombia's President Petro condemned the treatment of migrants as inhumane.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Turkey's Rise and Uncertainties for Israel and its Allies
Following Assad's fall, Turkey's influence rose, creating unpredictable relations with Israel; despite verbal conflict, Turkey maintains strong trade ties with Israel, raising concerns for Greece and Cyprus.
Turkey's Rise and Uncertainties for Israel and its Allies
Following Assad's fall, Turkey's influence rose, creating unpredictable relations with Israel; despite verbal conflict, Turkey maintains strong trade ties with Israel, raising concerns for Greece and Cyprus.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Professor Claims Political Correctness, Not Trump, Poses Greatest Threat
In Athens, a renowned American professor argued that the politically correct culture imposed by liberal elites poses a greater threat to Western civilization than Trump and his followers, sparking a debate about freedom of speech and the influence of Big Tech.
Professor Claims Political Correctness, Not Trump, Poses Greatest Threat
In Athens, a renowned American professor argued that the politically correct culture imposed by liberal elites poses a greater threat to Western civilization than Trump and his followers, sparking a debate about freedom of speech and the influence of Big Tech.
Progress
68% Bias Score
Trump's Inconsistent Policies Undermine Public Trust
Donald Trump's inconsistent policies, including his reversal on the TikTok ban and numerous pardons, demonstrate a pattern of prioritizing personal gain and political expediency over established norms and legal processes; his actions raise concerns about eroding public trust and the rule of law.
Trump's Inconsistent Policies Undermine Public Trust
Donald Trump's inconsistent policies, including his reversal on the TikTok ban and numerous pardons, demonstrate a pattern of prioritizing personal gain and political expediency over established norms and legal processes; his actions raise concerns about eroding public trust and the rule of law.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Lukashenko Wins Belarusian Presidential Election with 87.6% of the Vote
Belarus held presidential elections on January 26th, with incumbent Alexander Lukashenko winning 87.6% of the vote, according to exit polls, and a turnout exceeding 81.5%; the EU refused to recognize the results.
Lukashenko Wins Belarusian Presidential Election with 87.6% of the Vote
Belarus held presidential elections on January 26th, with incumbent Alexander Lukashenko winning 87.6% of the vote, according to exit polls, and a turnout exceeding 81.5%; the EU refused to recognize the results.
Progress
68% Bias Score
U.S. "Quad-demic" Overwhelms Healthcare System
The U.S. faces a "quad-demic" of COVID-19, influenza A, RSV, and norovirus, straining healthcare systems with high positive test rates (6.2% COVID-19, 8.8% RSV, 25% influenza, and 28% norovirus) and increasing ER visits; inadequate surveillance hinders response.
U.S. "Quad-demic" Overwhelms Healthcare System
The U.S. faces a "quad-demic" of COVID-19, influenza A, RSV, and norovirus, straining healthcare systems with high positive test rates (6.2% COVID-19, 8.8% RSV, 25% influenza, and 28% norovirus) and increasing ER visits; inadequate surveillance hinders response.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Sinner Triumphs at Australian Open Amidst Record Crowds and Doping Allegation
Jannik Sinner decisively defeated Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open final on Sunday, winning 6-3, 7-6, 6-3, showcasing superior skill and composure; the tournament itself saw record-breaking attendance but also sparked concerns about potential oversaturation.
Sinner Triumphs at Australian Open Amidst Record Crowds and Doping Allegation
Jannik Sinner decisively defeated Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open final on Sunday, winning 6-3, 7-6, 6-3, showcasing superior skill and composure; the tournament itself saw record-breaking attendance but also sparked concerns about potential oversaturation.
Progress
52% Bias Score