February 2025
March 2025
RTVE Publishes €243 Million in Production Contracts, Unveiling Unprecedented Transparency
RTVE's newly published contracts for 2024 and January 2025 reveal €243,752,916 in payments to production companies, with Terrat (€28,152,271) and Bambú Producciones (€17,287,314) as top recipients, marking an unprecedented level of transparency under President José Pablo López's administration.
RTVE Publishes €243 Million in Production Contracts, Unveiling Unprecedented Transparency
RTVE's newly published contracts for 2024 and January 2025 reveal €243,752,916 in payments to production companies, with Terrat (€28,152,271) and Bambú Producciones (€17,287,314) as top recipients, marking an unprecedented level of transparency under President José Pablo López's administration.
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24% Bias Score
PD Proposes Energy Price Decoupling and Public Buyer to Combat High Bills
The Italian Democratic Party (PD) proposed decoupling electricity prices from gas and creating a public single buyer to reduce high energy bills, criticizing the government's inaction and highlighting the need for renewable energy.
PD Proposes Energy Price Decoupling and Public Buyer to Combat High Bills
The Italian Democratic Party (PD) proposed decoupling electricity prices from gas and creating a public single buyer to reduce high energy bills, criticizing the government's inaction and highlighting the need for renewable energy.
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52% Bias Score
Death of Former Dutch Foreign Minister Hans van den Broek
Former Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs and CDA prominent Hans van den Broek died at age 88; his long career included roles as European Commissioner and Minister of State, significantly impacting Dutch foreign policy and European integration.
Death of Former Dutch Foreign Minister Hans van den Broek
Former Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs and CDA prominent Hans van den Broek died at age 88; his long career included roles as European Commissioner and Minister of State, significantly impacting Dutch foreign policy and European integration.
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28% Bias Score
House Republicans Propose Stricter Work Requirements for SNAP Benefits
Rep. Dusty Johnson will introduce the "America Works Act of 2025", requiring childless, able-bodied SNAP recipients aged 18-65 to work 20 hours weekly, aiming to reduce poverty through work and training, with exceptions for those with young children and those in high-unemployment areas.
House Republicans Propose Stricter Work Requirements for SNAP Benefits
Rep. Dusty Johnson will introduce the "America Works Act of 2025", requiring childless, able-bodied SNAP recipients aged 18-65 to work 20 hours weekly, aiming to reduce poverty through work and training, with exceptions for those with young children and those in high-unemployment areas.
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68% Bias Score
Helvetia Exits German Insurance Market Amidst Industry Challenges
Helvetia, a Swiss insurer present in Germany since 1862, is selling its German subsidiaries (Helvetia Versicherung, Helvetia Lebensversicherung) and a branch office, employing 800 people, due to low profitability and pressure from shareholders; competitor Baloise also considers withdrawing.
Helvetia Exits German Insurance Market Amidst Industry Challenges
Helvetia, a Swiss insurer present in Germany since 1862, is selling its German subsidiaries (Helvetia Versicherung, Helvetia Lebensversicherung) and a branch office, employing 800 people, due to low profitability and pressure from shareholders; competitor Baloise also considers withdrawing.
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60% Bias Score
Hamburg Bundestag Election: SPD Wins, but Local Variations Highlight Diverse Political Landscape
The SPD won Hamburg's Bundestag election with 22.7% of the second votes, but results varied significantly across districts; the AfD performed exceptionally well in Neuallermöhe (28%) and Hausbruch (25.3%), while the Left party dominated in areas like Grasbrook and Steinwerder (52.7%), and the CDU le...
Hamburg Bundestag Election: SPD Wins, but Local Variations Highlight Diverse Political Landscape
The SPD won Hamburg's Bundestag election with 22.7% of the second votes, but results varied significantly across districts; the AfD performed exceptionally well in Neuallermöhe (28%) and Hausbruch (25.3%), while the Left party dominated in areas like Grasbrook and Steinwerder (52.7%), and the CDU le...
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24% Bias Score
Spanish Judge Rejects Attorney General's Data Request to WhatsApp and Google via Ireland
Magistrate Ángel Hurtado rejected Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz's request to send data requests to WhatsApp and Google through Irish authorities, citing concerns about shifting jurisdiction to a foreign court and potential procedural violations, aligning with arguments from other parties in a...
Spanish Judge Rejects Attorney General's Data Request to WhatsApp and Google via Ireland
Magistrate Ángel Hurtado rejected Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz's request to send data requests to WhatsApp and Google through Irish authorities, citing concerns about shifting jurisdiction to a foreign court and potential procedural violations, aligning with arguments from other parties in a...
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48% Bias Score
4 Nations Tournament: Mixed Results for New York Rangers
The 4 Nations Hockey Tournament provided mixed results for the New York Rangers, with some players underperforming, others injured, and only Urho Vaakanainen showing significant improvement, highlighting inconsistencies and raising concerns about playoff contention and Olympic team selection.
4 Nations Tournament: Mixed Results for New York Rangers
The 4 Nations Hockey Tournament provided mixed results for the New York Rangers, with some players underperforming, others injured, and only Urho Vaakanainen showing significant improvement, highlighting inconsistencies and raising concerns about playoff contention and Olympic team selection.
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52% Bias Score
Bain Capital Bids for Chemring in Latest UK Takeover Attempt
Bain Capital has made a bid to acquire Chemring, a FTSE 250 defense company, for approximately 390p per share, reflecting a broader trend of increased buyout activity targeting undervalued London-listed companies.
Bain Capital Bids for Chemring in Latest UK Takeover Attempt
Bain Capital has made a bid to acquire Chemring, a FTSE 250 defense company, for approximately 390p per share, reflecting a broader trend of increased buyout activity targeting undervalued London-listed companies.
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36% Bias Score
Technicolor's VFX Studios Face Collapse
Technicolor, owner of visual effects studios MPC, Mikros Animation, and The Mill, filed for administration in the UK on Monday, potentially impacting 446 UK employees and numerous ongoing projects, due to post-COVID economic issues and the US writers' strike.
Technicolor's VFX Studios Face Collapse
Technicolor, owner of visual effects studios MPC, Mikros Animation, and The Mill, filed for administration in the UK on Monday, potentially impacting 446 UK employees and numerous ongoing projects, due to post-COVID economic issues and the US writers' strike.
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44% Bias Score
Schmidt Loses Bundestag Bid
German Chancellor's Chief of Staff Wolfgang Schmidt lost his bid for a Bundestag seat in Hamburg's Eimsbüttel constituency to Green candidate Till Steffen by about two percentage points, despite a strong campaign and high placement on the SPD state list; unexpectedly, Left Party candidate Cansu Özde...
Schmidt Loses Bundestag Bid
German Chancellor's Chief of Staff Wolfgang Schmidt lost his bid for a Bundestag seat in Hamburg's Eimsbüttel constituency to Green candidate Till Steffen by about two percentage points, despite a strong campaign and high placement on the SPD state list; unexpectedly, Left Party candidate Cansu Özde...
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44% Bias Score
Zero-Commission ETF Trading Expands in Canada
Several Canadian digital brokers now offer zero-commission trading of stocks and ETFs, addressing a previous criticism of high trading costs that disproportionately impacted small investors; this development is highlighted in the 2025 Globe and Mail Digital Broker Ranking.
Zero-Commission ETF Trading Expands in Canada
Several Canadian digital brokers now offer zero-commission trading of stocks and ETFs, addressing a previous criticism of high trading costs that disproportionately impacted small investors; this development is highlighted in the 2025 Globe and Mail Digital Broker Ranking.
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32% Bias Score