February 2025
March 2025
German North Sea Stakeholders Demand Action on Fishing, Wind Energy, and Environmental Protection
Stakeholders in Germany's North Sea region—fishermen, the offshore industry, environmentalists, and coastal residents—have presented diverse demands for the next federal government's marine policy, encompassing fishing rights, offshore wind energy, environmental protection, and maritime safety.
German North Sea Stakeholders Demand Action on Fishing, Wind Energy, and Environmental Protection
Stakeholders in Germany's North Sea region—fishermen, the offshore industry, environmentalists, and coastal residents—have presented diverse demands for the next federal government's marine policy, encompassing fishing rights, offshore wind energy, environmental protection, and maritime safety.
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Ukraine Claims, Cannabis Legalization's Unintended Consequences
Despite Donald Trump's failed prediction of ending the Ukraine war within 24 hours and his claims of progress in Russia-Ukraine talks, concerns remain about the potential for a deal unfavorable to Ukraine, especially if direct talks between Trump and Putin occur. Germany's cannabis legalization has ...
Trump's Ukraine Claims, Cannabis Legalization's Unintended Consequences
Despite Donald Trump's failed prediction of ending the Ukraine war within 24 hours and his claims of progress in Russia-Ukraine talks, concerns remain about the potential for a deal unfavorable to Ukraine, especially if direct talks between Trump and Putin occur. Germany's cannabis legalization has ...
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48% Bias Score
Parents Halt CPR for Infant with Fatal Heart Defects
Fourteen-month-old Soren Christofferson, born with multiple heart defects, passed away in 2023 after suffering multiple cardiac arrests; his parents made the heartbreaking decision to discontinue CPR after his final episode.
Parents Halt CPR for Infant with Fatal Heart Defects
Fourteen-month-old Soren Christofferson, born with multiple heart defects, passed away in 2023 after suffering multiple cardiac arrests; his parents made the heartbreaking decision to discontinue CPR after his final episode.
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48% Bias Score
Andalusian President Faces Multiple Controversies Despite High Approval Rating
President Juan Manuel Moreno's (PP) approval rating remains high at 58.5% despite several controversies, including a judicial investigation into €243 million in emergency health contracts and the dismissal of a critical auditor, which the opposition calls a 'witch hunt'.
Andalusian President Faces Multiple Controversies Despite High Approval Rating
President Juan Manuel Moreno's (PP) approval rating remains high at 58.5% despite several controversies, including a judicial investigation into €243 million in emergency health contracts and the dismissal of a critical auditor, which the opposition calls a 'witch hunt'.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Wilco's Tweedy Reflects on "A Ghost is Born"'s Legacy and Current Societal Concerns
Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy reflects on the 20th anniversary of their acclaimed album, "A Ghost is Born," discussing its creative process, personal struggles, and the impact of the Chicago music scene, while also expressing concerns about the current political climate and the role of music in society...
Wilco's Tweedy Reflects on "A Ghost is Born"'s Legacy and Current Societal Concerns
Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy reflects on the 20th anniversary of their acclaimed album, "A Ghost is Born," discussing its creative process, personal struggles, and the impact of the Chicago music scene, while also expressing concerns about the current political climate and the role of music in society...
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12% Bias Score
Blokker's Collapse Opens Doors for Dutch Discount Retailers
Blokker's bankruptcy in the Netherlands has freed up approximately 350 retail spaces, leading to expansion by discount retailers like Kruidvat, Wibra, and KIK, who are actively seeking to occupy these prime locations to capitalize on consumer demand for budget-friendly options during a period of eco...
Blokker's Collapse Opens Doors for Dutch Discount Retailers
Blokker's bankruptcy in the Netherlands has freed up approximately 350 retail spaces, leading to expansion by discount retailers like Kruidvat, Wibra, and KIK, who are actively seeking to occupy these prime locations to capitalize on consumer demand for budget-friendly options during a period of eco...
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40% Bias Score
German Unauthorized Entries Drop by Over One-Third in 2024
The number of unauthorized entries into Germany detected by the Federal Police fell by over a third in 2024 to 83,572, down from 127,549 in 2023; the percentage of those seeking asylum also decreased from 44.7 percent to 23 percent, with Syrians and Ukrainians making up a significant portion of thos...
German Unauthorized Entries Drop by Over One-Third in 2024
The number of unauthorized entries into Germany detected by the Federal Police fell by over a third in 2024 to 83,572, down from 127,549 in 2023; the percentage of those seeking asylum also decreased from 44.7 percent to 23 percent, with Syrians and Ukrainians making up a significant portion of thos...
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44% Bias Score
UK EV Charger Count Surges, but Regional Disparities Persist
The UK's public electric vehicle charging points increased by 37% to 73,334 between January 2024 and 2025, with on-street chargers rising 27% to comprise 36% of the total; however, a significant North-South divide in charger distribution persists, with London having far more chargers per capita than...
UK EV Charger Count Surges, but Regional Disparities Persist
The UK's public electric vehicle charging points increased by 37% to 73,334 between January 2024 and 2025, with on-street chargers rising 27% to comprise 36% of the total; however, a significant North-South divide in charger distribution persists, with London having far more chargers per capita than...
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32% Bias Score
UK Government Faces Discrimination Lawsuit Over Widowed Parent Benefits
Two British parents, Jyotee Gunnooa and Andrew Byles, filed a case with the European Court of Human Rights, alleging discrimination by the UK government for denying them widowed parent benefits due to their unmarried status at the time of their partners' deaths; backdated claims were only allowed fr...
UK Government Faces Discrimination Lawsuit Over Widowed Parent Benefits
Two British parents, Jyotee Gunnooa and Andrew Byles, filed a case with the European Court of Human Rights, alleging discrimination by the UK government for denying them widowed parent benefits due to their unmarried status at the time of their partners' deaths; backdated claims were only allowed fr...
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32% Bias Score
Ortuzar's Pragmatic Leadership of the PNV
Andoni Ortuzar, PNV president since 2013, is known for his humorous and pragmatic leadership, marked by his ability to connect with diverse groups and adapt the party's messaging to reflect public sentiment, culminating in his support for Pedro Sánchez's 2018 motion of no confidence despite previous...
Ortuzar's Pragmatic Leadership of the PNV
Andoni Ortuzar, PNV president since 2013, is known for his humorous and pragmatic leadership, marked by his ability to connect with diverse groups and adapt the party's messaging to reflect public sentiment, culminating in his support for Pedro Sánchez's 2018 motion of no confidence despite previous...
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36% Bias Score
Turkish Garlic Prices Soar to 400 Lira Per Kilogram
Due to low production and high input costs, including labor, garlic prices in Turkey have surged to 400 Turkish Lira per kilogram, exceeding beef prices, forcing consumers to buy it by the piece; increased imports are anticipated.
Turkish Garlic Prices Soar to 400 Lira Per Kilogram
Due to low production and high input costs, including labor, garlic prices in Turkey have surged to 400 Turkish Lira per kilogram, exceeding beef prices, forcing consumers to buy it by the piece; increased imports are anticipated.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Asylum Law Changes Minimal Despite Council of State Criticism
Dutch Minister of Asylum and Migration, Ms. Faber, will likely make only minor changes to the asylum laws despite critical advice from the Council of State due to be released on Monday, prioritizing the PVV's rapid implementation over the Council of State's concerns regarding feasibility.
Dutch Asylum Law Changes Minimal Despite Council of State Criticism
Dutch Minister of Asylum and Migration, Ms. Faber, will likely make only minor changes to the asylum laws despite critical advice from the Council of State due to be released on Monday, prioritizing the PVV's rapid implementation over the Council of State's concerns regarding feasibility.
Progress
48% Bias Score