March 2025
April 2025
Turkey Detains Dozens Over Social Media Criticism of Ä°mamoÄlu Arrest
Turkish authorities detained at least 37 people for social media posts criticizing the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Ä°mamoÄlu, a political rival of President ErdoÄan, who faces corruption and terrorism charges, sparking protests despite a demonstration ban and international condemnation.
Turkey Detains Dozens Over Social Media Criticism of Ä°mamoÄlu Arrest
Turkish authorities detained at least 37 people for social media posts criticizing the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Ä°mamoÄlu, a political rival of President ErdoÄan, who faces corruption and terrorism charges, sparking protests despite a demonstration ban and international condemnation.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Trade War Costs US Tourism $64 Billion
Due to Donald Trump's trade war and hostile rhetoric, US tourism plummeted in February 2025, experiencing a 2.4% drop in foreign visitors year-on-year, leading to a projected $64 billion loss and tens of thousands of job losses in the hospitality sector, primarily due to significant decreases in tou...
Trump's Trade War Costs US Tourism $64 Billion
Due to Donald Trump's trade war and hostile rhetoric, US tourism plummeted in February 2025, experiencing a 2.4% drop in foreign visitors year-on-year, leading to a projected $64 billion loss and tens of thousands of job losses in the hospitality sector, primarily due to significant decreases in tou...
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48% Bias Score
EU Unveils Action Plan to Rescue Europe's Steel Industry
The EU Commission unveiled a plan to rescue Europe's struggling steel industry, facing closure of nine million tons of production capacity last year, by focusing on clean energy, preventing carbon leakage, boosting recycling, and securing jobs; EU Commissioner SƩjournƩ visited Thyssenkrupp in Duisbu...
EU Unveils Action Plan to Rescue Europe's Steel Industry
The EU Commission unveiled a plan to rescue Europe's struggling steel industry, facing closure of nine million tons of production capacity last year, by focusing on clean energy, preventing carbon leakage, boosting recycling, and securing jobs; EU Commissioner SƩjournƩ visited Thyssenkrupp in Duisbu...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Seeks to Dismantle Department of Education
Trump's nominee, a former wrestling executive, will lead efforts to dismantle the Department of Education, shifting control to states, potentially reducing funding for underprivileged students, and impacting civil rights enforcement.
Trump Seeks to Dismantle Department of Education
Trump's nominee, a former wrestling executive, will lead efforts to dismantle the Department of Education, shifting control to states, potentially reducing funding for underprivileged students, and impacting civil rights enforcement.
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56% Bias Score
Three Men Convicted of Murder After Placing Victim on Train Tracks
In Neumarkt, Germany, three men were convicted of murdering a 48-year-old man they did not know after a fight; they placed him on a train track where he was killed by an oncoming train; the main perpetrator received life in prison, while the others received lesser sentences.
Three Men Convicted of Murder After Placing Victim on Train Tracks
In Neumarkt, Germany, three men were convicted of murdering a 48-year-old man they did not know after a fight; they placed him on a train track where he was killed by an oncoming train; the main perpetrator received life in prison, while the others received lesser sentences.
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44% Bias Score
Munich Police Seize Child Pornography in Coordinated Action Day
Munich police conducted an action day, searching 15 residences and seizing child pornography; suspects range in age from 18 to 83, and the investigation involved international cooperation.
Munich Police Seize Child Pornography in Coordinated Action Day
Munich police conducted an action day, searching 15 residences and seizing child pornography; suspects range in age from 18 to 83, and the investigation involved international cooperation.
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36% Bias Score
French Hostage Released from Iranian Prison After 887 Days
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the release of Olivier Grondeau, a 34-year-old French man held in Iran for 887 days on charges of "conspiracy against the Islamic republic," after his family and French authorities denied the charges and alleged hostage-taking.
French Hostage Released from Iranian Prison After 887 Days
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the release of Olivier Grondeau, a 34-year-old French man held in Iran for 887 days on charges of "conspiracy against the Islamic republic," after his family and French authorities denied the charges and alleged hostage-taking.
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24% Bias Score
German Coalition's Asylum Proposal Raises Legal Concerns
A German coalition agreement proposes changing asylum law to require applicants to provide more evidence, potentially increasing rejections and raising legal concerns about fairness and compliance with EU directives.
German Coalition's Asylum Proposal Raises Legal Concerns
A German coalition agreement proposes changing asylum law to require applicants to provide more evidence, potentially increasing rejections and raising legal concerns about fairness and compliance with EU directives.
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52% Bias Score
SPD Rejects CDU's Migration Policy Changes
The SPD rejects the CDU's plan to return asylum seekers at Germany's border without neighboring countries' consent, proposing an alternative focusing on integration instead of stricter deportations, creating a major point of contention in coalition negotiations.
SPD Rejects CDU's Migration Policy Changes
The SPD rejects the CDU's plan to return asylum seekers at Germany's border without neighboring countries' consent, proposing an alternative focusing on integration instead of stricter deportations, creating a major point of contention in coalition negotiations.
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52% Bias Score
Germany to Review US Weapons Systems Amid Trump Reliability Concerns
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius plans a crisis meeting on US weapons systems amid concerns about President Trump's reliability, prompting discussions about shifting to European suppliers to enhance security and reduce dependence on the US.
Germany to Review US Weapons Systems Amid Trump Reliability Concerns
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius plans a crisis meeting on US weapons systems amid concerns about President Trump's reliability, prompting discussions about shifting to European suppliers to enhance security and reduce dependence on the US.
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60% Bias Score
Germany Reopens Damascus Embassy Amidst Syria's Political Transition
Germany reopened its embassy in Damascus three months after the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, signaling hope for a stable transition while emphasizing human rights and economic cooperation, particularly the Deir Ali power plant's reconstruction, amidst concerns about extremist group...
Germany Reopens Damascus Embassy Amidst Syria's Political Transition
Germany reopened its embassy in Damascus three months after the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, signaling hope for a stable transition while emphasizing human rights and economic cooperation, particularly the Deir Ali power plant's reconstruction, amidst concerns about extremist group...
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48% Bias Score
ICE Detentions of German Nationals Highlight US Immigration Issues
Four German nationalsāincluding a Green Card holderāfaced weeks-long detention by US ICE in early 2025 despite valid travel documents, prompting a travel advisory from Berlin and highlighting inconsistencies in US border control.
ICE Detentions of German Nationals Highlight US Immigration Issues
Four German nationalsāincluding a Green Card holderāfaced weeks-long detention by US ICE in early 2025 despite valid travel documents, prompting a travel advisory from Berlin and highlighting inconsistencies in US border control.
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44% Bias Score