February 2025
March 2025
Turkey's Earthquake Reconstruction: Rapid Progress Amidst Criticism
Turkey's post-earthquake reconstruction, while showing rapid progress in rebuilding homes like in Kahramanmaras, faces criticism for its lack of inclusivity and accountability, exemplified by the demolition of structurally sound buildings and protests in Hatay highlighting concerns about the process...
Turkey's Earthquake Reconstruction: Rapid Progress Amidst Criticism
Turkey's post-earthquake reconstruction, while showing rapid progress in rebuilding homes like in Kahramanmaras, faces criticism for its lack of inclusivity and accountability, exemplified by the demolition of structurally sound buildings and protests in Hatay highlighting concerns about the process...
Progress
40% Bias Score
German Employers Push for Retirement Age Hike Ahead of Elections
Two weeks before Germany's general election, employers advocate for a retirement age increase tied to life expectancy, sparking opposition from unions and the SPD who raise concerns about the impact on long-term workers and those who have already contributed significantly to the system.
German Employers Push for Retirement Age Hike Ahead of Elections
Two weeks before Germany's general election, employers advocate for a retirement age increase tied to life expectancy, sparking opposition from unions and the SPD who raise concerns about the impact on long-term workers and those who have already contributed significantly to the system.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Record €70 Million Fine for Rewe in Austrian Antitrust Case
Austria's Supreme Court imposed a record €70 million fine on supermarket chain Rewe for failing to report a 2018 store acquisition in Wels, significantly increasing the initial €1.5 million penalty; Rewe plans legal action, citing disproportionate punishment for a formal violation.
Record €70 Million Fine for Rewe in Austrian Antitrust Case
Austria's Supreme Court imposed a record €70 million fine on supermarket chain Rewe for failing to report a 2018 store acquisition in Wels, significantly increasing the initial €1.5 million penalty; Rewe plans legal action, citing disproportionate punishment for a formal violation.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Strongest Quake Yet Hits Santorini, Two-Thirds of Residents Evacuate
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake, the strongest yet in a weeks-long series, hit northeast of Santorini, felt across the Cyclades and even in Athens; no damage reported, but authorities are preparing for a potentially larger quake, and roughly two-thirds of Santorini's residents have evacuated.
Strongest Quake Yet Hits Santorini, Two-Thirds of Residents Evacuate
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake, the strongest yet in a weeks-long series, hit northeast of Santorini, felt across the Cyclades and even in Athens; no damage reported, but authorities are preparing for a potentially larger quake, and roughly two-thirds of Santorini's residents have evacuated.
Progress
36% Bias Score
US Conditions Further Aid to Ukraine on Rare Earth Metal Supply
The US has linked continued aid to Ukraine to its supply of rare earth metals, leveraging Ukraine's vast reserves of titanium, lithium, and other critical materials to diversify global supply chains and reduce reliance on China. This agreement, however, faces challenges due to the ongoing war and th...
US Conditions Further Aid to Ukraine on Rare Earth Metal Supply
The US has linked continued aid to Ukraine to its supply of rare earth metals, leveraging Ukraine's vast reserves of titanium, lithium, and other critical materials to diversify global supply chains and reduce reliance on China. This agreement, however, faces challenges due to the ongoing war and th...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Russia Accused of German Car Sabotage Campaign
German authorities are investigating over 270 car sabotage attacks across four states, allegedly orchestrated by a Russian who paid individuals €100 per damaged vehicle to clog exhaust pipes with mounting foam and leave stickers featuring Robert Habeck, with the goal of influencing the upcoming elec...
Russia Accused of German Car Sabotage Campaign
German authorities are investigating over 270 car sabotage attacks across four states, allegedly orchestrated by a Russian who paid individuals €100 per damaged vehicle to clog exhaust pipes with mounting foam and leave stickers featuring Robert Habeck, with the goal of influencing the upcoming elec...
Progress
48% Bias Score
EU Demands Information from Shein Under Digital Services Act
The EU Commission demanded information from Shein, a major online retailer, about illegal goods and recommendation systems, using the Digital Services Act. Failure to comply by February 27th could result in fines.
EU Demands Information from Shein Under Digital Services Act
The EU Commission demanded information from Shein, a major online retailer, about illegal goods and recommendation systems, using the Digital Services Act. Failure to comply by February 27th could result in fines.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Cuxhaven Expands Port Capacity for Wind Energy
Three new berths and terminal areas totaling 1,250 meters and 54 soccer fields are being built at the German Offshore Industry Center in Cuxhaven to meet the growing demand for wind energy component handling and storage, with completion expected by the end of 2028 at a cost of €300 million.
Cuxhaven Expands Port Capacity for Wind Energy
Three new berths and terminal areas totaling 1,250 meters and 54 soccer fields are being built at the German Offshore Industry Center in Cuxhaven to meet the growing demand for wind energy component handling and storage, with completion expected by the end of 2028 at a cost of €300 million.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Germany's Election: Reform or Decline
Germany faces a crucial election on February 23rd amidst economic and societal challenges; failure to enact reforms risks economic decline, the rise of nationalism, and technological dependence on the US, demanding immediate action.
Germany's Election: Reform or Decline
Germany faces a crucial election on February 23rd amidst economic and societal challenges; failure to enact reforms risks economic decline, the rise of nationalism, and technological dependence on the US, demanding immediate action.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Merkel Endorses Merz, Criticizes His Policies
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel endorsed Friedrich Merz over Robert Habeck, citing her CDU membership despite a strained relationship with the party; she criticizes Merz's migration policies and his call against voting for the FDP, while claiming no responsibility for the AfD's rise, although...
Merkel Endorses Merz, Criticizes His Policies
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel endorsed Friedrich Merz over Robert Habeck, citing her CDU membership despite a strained relationship with the party; she criticizes Merz's migration policies and his call against voting for the FDP, while claiming no responsibility for the AfD's rise, although...
Progress
52% Bias Score
US Envoy Grenell Intervenes in Kosovo Elections
Richard Grenell, US Special Envoy, openly campaigned against Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Self-Determination party in the February 9th parliamentary elections, citing concerns about his reliability as a US partner, highlighting the significant US influence in Kosovan politics.
US Envoy Grenell Intervenes in Kosovo Elections
Richard Grenell, US Special Envoy, openly campaigned against Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Self-Determination party in the February 9th parliamentary elections, citing concerns about his reliability as a US partner, highlighting the significant US influence in Kosovan politics.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Trump's Gaza Plan: Unrealistic, Dangerous, and Lacking Counter-Proposal
Trump's proposal to transform Gaza into a "Middle East Riviera" is deemed unrealistic and dangerous, escalating tensions by empowering extremist groups, displacing civilians, and disregarding international law.
Trump's Gaza Plan: Unrealistic, Dangerous, and Lacking Counter-Proposal
Trump's proposal to transform Gaza into a "Middle East Riviera" is deemed unrealistic and dangerous, escalating tensions by empowering extremist groups, displacing civilians, and disregarding international law.
Progress
56% Bias Score