February 2025
March 2025
Trump Imposes Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, EU Threatens Retaliation
US President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, prompting retaliatory threats from the EU and concern from Germany, despite Thyssenkrupp, Germany's largest steel producer, anticipating minimal impact due to its low US export volume.
Trump Imposes Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, EU Threatens Retaliation
US President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, prompting retaliatory threats from the EU and concern from Germany, despite Thyssenkrupp, Germany's largest steel producer, anticipating minimal impact due to its low US export volume.
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36% Bias Score
Italian Minister Faces Fraud Charges, Government Hesitates
Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchรจ faces charges of fraudulent bankruptcy and financial report falsification (2016-2022) from her former company Visibilia; a Milan court set her trial for March 20th, yet the government hesitates to act, highlighting Italy's history of political corruption.
Italian Minister Faces Fraud Charges, Government Hesitates
Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchรจ faces charges of fraudulent bankruptcy and financial report falsification (2016-2022) from her former company Visibilia; a Milan court set her trial for March 20th, yet the government hesitates to act, highlighting Italy's history of political corruption.
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56% Bias Score
Hamburg Audit Office Report Reveals โฌ21 Million in Unauthorized Spending and โฌ4.5 Billion in Unspent Funds
The Hamburg Audit Office's 2023 report revealed โฌ21 million in unauthorized spending by the Interior Authority, โฌ4.5 billion in unspent funds, and significant inefficiencies in social benefits and land management, resulting in a qualified audit opinion.
Hamburg Audit Office Report Reveals โฌ21 Million in Unauthorized Spending and โฌ4.5 Billion in Unspent Funds
The Hamburg Audit Office's 2023 report revealed โฌ21 million in unauthorized spending by the Interior Authority, โฌ4.5 billion in unspent funds, and significant inefficiencies in social benefits and land management, resulting in a qualified audit opinion.
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48% Bias Score
Kyiv Protest Leads to Suspension of Theatre Director Amidst Sexual Harassment Accusations
Hundreds protested in Kyiv on February 10th against Young Theatre's artistic director Andriy Bilous, accused of sexual harassment by 46 employees, leading to his suspension and a criminal investigation after a petition to Kyiv's mayor garnered 1500 signatures.
Kyiv Protest Leads to Suspension of Theatre Director Amidst Sexual Harassment Accusations
Hundreds protested in Kyiv on February 10th against Young Theatre's artistic director Andriy Bilous, accused of sexual harassment by 46 employees, leading to his suspension and a criminal investigation after a petition to Kyiv's mayor garnered 1500 signatures.
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44% Bias Score
EU and Russia Vie for Influence in Transnistria's Energy Crisis
In early February, the EU gave Transnistria โฌ20 million in emergency gas aid (for 10 days), while offering โฌ60 million more contingent on democratization. The separatist regime, using a scheme through Dubai and Hungary, received the initial aid, then accepted implied EU aid after initially claiming ...
EU and Russia Vie for Influence in Transnistria's Energy Crisis
In early February, the EU gave Transnistria โฌ20 million in emergency gas aid (for 10 days), while offering โฌ60 million more contingent on democratization. The separatist regime, using a scheme through Dubai and Hungary, received the initial aid, then accepted implied EU aid after initially claiming ...
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40% Bias Score
EU Plans Baltic Sea Crackdown on Russian Oil Tankers
European countries are negotiating large-scale operations to detain Russian oil tankers in the Baltic Sea, leveraging international law or national legislation to counter sanctions evasion; up to 17% of global oil tankers are part of Russia's shadow fleet, transporting roughly 80% of its crude oil, ...
EU Plans Baltic Sea Crackdown on Russian Oil Tankers
European countries are negotiating large-scale operations to detain Russian oil tankers in the Baltic Sea, leveraging international law or national legislation to counter sanctions evasion; up to 17% of global oil tankers are part of Russia's shadow fleet, transporting roughly 80% of its crude oil, ...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Announces New Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the US, starting this Monday, significantly impacting Canada, its main supplier, and other major suppliers such as Brazil, Mexico, and South Korea, prompting global economic concerns and retaliatory threats.
Trump Announces New Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the US, starting this Monday, significantly impacting Canada, its main supplier, and other major suppliers such as Brazil, Mexico, and South Korea, prompting global economic concerns and retaliatory threats.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Scholz and Merz Clash on Fiscal Policy in German Election Debate
In a televised debate, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and challenger Friedrich Merz clashed over fiscal policy, with Merz leading in polls, making a post-election coalition between the Union and SPD likely, potentially excluding Scholz. Disagreements centered on the debt brake, tax cuts, and Bรผrgerge...
Scholz and Merz Clash on Fiscal Policy in German Election Debate
In a televised debate, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and challenger Friedrich Merz clashed over fiscal policy, with Merz leading in polls, making a post-election coalition between the Union and SPD likely, potentially excluding Scholz. Disagreements centered on the debt brake, tax cuts, and Bรผrgerge...
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44% Bias Score
hochroth Minsk: Publishing Belarusian Poetry in Exile
hochroth Minsk, a Belarusian branch of a German publishing house, held an event in Berlin in January 2024, showcasing over 20 books of Belarusian poetry published since its 2022 launch, highlighting the resilience of Belarusian culture amid political repression.
hochroth Minsk: Publishing Belarusian Poetry in Exile
hochroth Minsk, a Belarusian branch of a German publishing house, held an event in Berlin in January 2024, showcasing over 20 books of Belarusian poetry published since its 2022 launch, highlighting the resilience of Belarusian culture amid political repression.
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24% Bias Score
German Civil Society Urges Abortion Legalization Vote
Fifty German civil society groups, including Pro Familia and the German Trade Union Confederation, petitioned the Bundestag for abortion legalization up to twelve weeks, supported by over 300 MPs' motion aiming to remove it from the penal code, with a decision pending from the legal committee.
German Civil Society Urges Abortion Legalization Vote
Fifty German civil society groups, including Pro Familia and the German Trade Union Confederation, petitioned the Bundestag for abortion legalization up to twelve weeks, supported by over 300 MPs' motion aiming to remove it from the penal code, with a decision pending from the legal committee.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Refugee Mental Health Crisis
Germany's psychosocial centers are overwhelmed by the mental health needs of refugees, with long wait times and limited resources, exacerbated by a recent fatal stabbing allegedly committed by a refugee with mental health issues, sparking a political debate.
Germany's Refugee Mental Health Crisis
Germany's psychosocial centers are overwhelmed by the mental health needs of refugees, with long wait times and limited resources, exacerbated by a recent fatal stabbing allegedly committed by a refugee with mental health issues, sparking a political debate.
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44% Bias Score
UK Extends Drax Biomass Subsidies Amidst Environmental Concerns
The UK government extended subsidies for the Drax biomass power station until 2031, despite environmental concerns, halving previous payments and imposing stricter sustainability conditions. This decision follows other controversial choices, sparking criticism from environmental groups but defended ...
UK Extends Drax Biomass Subsidies Amidst Environmental Concerns
The UK government extended subsidies for the Drax biomass power station until 2031, despite environmental concerns, halving previous payments and imposing stricter sustainability conditions. This decision follows other controversial choices, sparking criticism from environmental groups but defended ...
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52% Bias Score