February 2025
March 2025
Munich Over-Indebtedness Rises, Reversing Years-Long Decline
The percentage of over-indebted people in Munich, Germany, rose to 7.24 percent in 2023, reversing a downward trend since 2019, primarily due to inflation, rising rents, and post-recession job losses, disproportionately affecting certain districts like Milbertshofen-Am Hart.
Munich Over-Indebtedness Rises, Reversing Years-Long Decline
The percentage of over-indebted people in Munich, Germany, rose to 7.24 percent in 2023, reversing a downward trend since 2019, primarily due to inflation, rising rents, and post-recession job losses, disproportionately affecting certain districts like Milbertshofen-Am Hart.
Progress
24% Bias Score
AfD Mirrors Union's Migration Plan in Brandenburg Parliament
Brandenburg's AfD will introduce a motion mirroring the Union's five-point plan for stricter migration policies into the state parliament on Thursday, challenging the ruling coalition and CDU opposition; the CDU plans a counter-initiative.
AfD Mirrors Union's Migration Plan in Brandenburg Parliament
Brandenburg's AfD will introduce a motion mirroring the Union's five-point plan for stricter migration policies into the state parliament on Thursday, challenging the ruling coalition and CDU opposition; the CDU plans a counter-initiative.
Progress
36% Bias Score
NHS England Chief Executive Resigns Amidst Government Reform Plans
Amanda Pritchard resigned as NHS England chief executive following a meeting with Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who plans to increase government oversight of the NHS; her departure comes amidst parliamentary criticism of NHS England's readiness for reform and follows the resignation of NHS England...
NHS England Chief Executive Resigns Amidst Government Reform Plans
Amanda Pritchard resigned as NHS England chief executive following a meeting with Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who plans to increase government oversight of the NHS; her departure comes amidst parliamentary criticism of NHS England's readiness for reform and follows the resignation of NHS England...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Illegal Construction in La Nucía Damages Protected Habitat
The construction of the La Serreta urban development project in La Nucía, Spain, began in 2023 without fulfilling environmental impact assessment requirements, resulting in the destruction of the protected Teucrium lepicephalum plant and its habitat, leading to legal action by environmental group Ac...
Illegal Construction in La Nucía Damages Protected Habitat
The construction of the La Serreta urban development project in La Nucía, Spain, began in 2023 without fulfilling environmental impact assessment requirements, resulting in the destruction of the protected Teucrium lepicephalum plant and its habitat, leading to legal action by environmental group Ac...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Syria's Tourism: A Post-War Revival Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Syria's tourism sector, once a major contributor to its economy (reaching 20% of GDP pre-war), was devastated by civil war but shows signs of recovery as international sanctions ease, despite persistent security concerns and negative travel advisories; some tour operators are already offering trips ...
Syria's Tourism: A Post-War Revival Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Syria's tourism sector, once a major contributor to its economy (reaching 20% of GDP pre-war), was devastated by civil war but shows signs of recovery as international sanctions ease, despite persistent security concerns and negative travel advisories; some tour operators are already offering trips ...
Progress
40% Bias Score
D.C. Exhibit Showcases Vietnamese American Resilience and Identity
50 Years of Hope and HA-HAs," a Vietnamese American art exhibit in Washington, D.C., showcases 25 artists' works through March 1, challenging singular narratives surrounding the community and emphasizing resilience, joy, and community building.
D.C. Exhibit Showcases Vietnamese American Resilience and Identity
50 Years of Hope and HA-HAs," a Vietnamese American art exhibit in Washington, D.C., showcases 25 artists' works through March 1, challenging singular narratives surrounding the community and emphasizing resilience, joy, and community building.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Günther Open to Preemptive Reform of Germany's Debt Brake
Schleswig-Holstein's Ministerpräsident Daniel Günther advocates for a preemptive reform of Germany's debt brake, emphasizing the need to address budgetary challenges in German states alongside defense spending, while CDU chairman Friedrich Merz opposes such a reform before the new Bundestag convenes...
Günther Open to Preemptive Reform of Germany's Debt Brake
Schleswig-Holstein's Ministerpräsident Daniel Günther advocates for a preemptive reform of Germany's debt brake, emphasizing the need to address budgetary challenges in German states alongside defense spending, while CDU chairman Friedrich Merz opposes such a reform before the new Bundestag convenes...
Progress
36% Bias Score
EU Denies New Resource Deal Proposal with Ukraine
The European Commission denied reports of a new EU proposal for a resource deal with Ukraine, confirming the existence of a 2021 memorandum of understanding on critical raw materials and emphasizing a focus on mutual benefit, not competition with the US.
EU Denies New Resource Deal Proposal with Ukraine
The European Commission denied reports of a new EU proposal for a resource deal with Ukraine, confirming the existence of a 2021 memorandum of understanding on critical raw materials and emphasizing a focus on mutual benefit, not competition with the US.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Documentary Chronicles Activist Mauro Rostagno's Life and Murder
The Sky Original documentary "Mauro Rostagno: L'uomo che voleva cambiare il mondo" details the life and murder of Italian journalist Mauro Rostagno, highlighting his anti-Mafia activism, the lengthy legal battles, and the lasting impact of his work.
Documentary Chronicles Activist Mauro Rostagno's Life and Murder
The Sky Original documentary "Mauro Rostagno: L'uomo che voleva cambiare il mondo" details the life and murder of Italian journalist Mauro Rostagno, highlighting his anti-Mafia activism, the lengthy legal battles, and the lasting impact of his work.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Dutch Court Rejects Delay in Schiphol Airport Noise Reduction
A Dutch court rejected the government's request to delay enforcing noise reduction measures at Schiphol Airport by March 20, 2025, impacting 1.5 million residents affected by excessive noise and sleep disruption, while the court also allowed airlines and airport to participate in the ongoing case, d...
Dutch Court Rejects Delay in Schiphol Airport Noise Reduction
A Dutch court rejected the government's request to delay enforcing noise reduction measures at Schiphol Airport by March 20, 2025, impacting 1.5 million residents affected by excessive noise and sleep disruption, while the court also allowed airlines and airport to participate in the ongoing case, d...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Spanish Museums Remove Human Remains from Display
Madrid's National Archaeological Museum removed an 850-year-old Guanche mummy from display due to a new ethical policy regarding human remains, affecting sixteen Spanish state museums and potentially influencing international museum practices.
Spanish Museums Remove Human Remains from Display
Madrid's National Archaeological Museum removed an 850-year-old Guanche mummy from display due to a new ethical policy regarding human remains, affecting sixteen Spanish state museums and potentially influencing international museum practices.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Somalia and Libya Strengthen Ties with New Agreements
Somalia and Libya signed multiple agreements on Tuesday, including visa-free travel for officials, joint urban development projects, and a high-level committee to review past bilateral agreements, aiming to strengthen ties despite Libya's internal conflict.
Somalia and Libya Strengthen Ties with New Agreements
Somalia and Libya signed multiple agreements on Tuesday, including visa-free travel for officials, joint urban development projects, and a high-level committee to review past bilateral agreements, aiming to strengthen ties despite Libya's internal conflict.
Progress
24% Bias Score