March 2025
April 2025
Shifting Sands: German Literature in Transition
A decline in status-driven book purchases in Germany is reshaping the literary landscape, as evidenced by the success of critically acclaimed and widely read authors from diverse backgrounds, while a lack of funding for literary criticism hinders comprehensive assessments of recent trends.
Shifting Sands: German Literature in Transition
A decline in status-driven book purchases in Germany is reshaping the literary landscape, as evidenced by the success of critically acclaimed and widely read authors from diverse backgrounds, while a lack of funding for literary criticism hinders comprehensive assessments of recent trends.
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44% Bias Score
Peterborough Stabbing: 6.5-Year Sentence for Random Attack
On July 28, 2023, Inam Qureshi (45) randomly stabbed a man in his 50s multiple times in Peterborough, UK, causing serious injuries. CCTV footage showed Qureshi's actions; he was arrested, pleaded guilty, and received a six-and-a-half-year prison sentence.
Peterborough Stabbing: 6.5-Year Sentence for Random Attack
On July 28, 2023, Inam Qureshi (45) randomly stabbed a man in his 50s multiple times in Peterborough, UK, causing serious injuries. CCTV footage showed Qureshi's actions; he was arrested, pleaded guilty, and received a six-and-a-half-year prison sentence.
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48% Bias Score
Anti-inflammatory Diet Shows Promise in Reducing Arthrosis and Rheumatism
A German article discusses the rising prevalence of arthrosis, noting that 400,000 artificial joints are implanted yearly in Germany. It explores the potential of an anti-inflammatory diet, including turmeric, olive oil, and fasting, to alleviate symptoms and reduce the need for surgery.
Anti-inflammatory Diet Shows Promise in Reducing Arthrosis and Rheumatism
A German article discusses the rising prevalence of arthrosis, noting that 400,000 artificial joints are implanted yearly in Germany. It explores the potential of an anti-inflammatory diet, including turmeric, olive oil, and fasting, to alleviate symptoms and reduce the need for surgery.
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68% Bias Score
Hamburg Parliament Dispute over Inaugural Session Presidency
A dispute has arisen in the Hamburg Parliament over who should preside over its inaugural session; the rules designate the longest-serving member, Ralf Niedmers (CDU), despite a challenge from the AfD citing the oldest member principle.
Hamburg Parliament Dispute over Inaugural Session Presidency
A dispute has arisen in the Hamburg Parliament over who should preside over its inaugural session; the rules designate the longest-serving member, Ralf Niedmers (CDU), despite a challenge from the AfD citing the oldest member principle.
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Tennis Player Juan Aguilera Dies at 63
Juan Aguilera, a Spanish tennis player, won the 1990 Hamburg Masters 1000, defeating Boris Becker in the final; this was the first Masters 1000 title for a Spaniard. He passed away at 63 after a long illness.
Spanish Tennis Player Juan Aguilera Dies at 63
Juan Aguilera, a Spanish tennis player, won the 1990 Hamburg Masters 1000, defeating Boris Becker in the final; this was the first Masters 1000 title for a Spaniard. He passed away at 63 after a long illness.
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20% Bias Score
Hainan Airlines Launches Direct Beijing-Oslo Flight
Hainan Airlines launched a direct Beijing-Oslo flight on March 22, 2025, increasing China-Northern Europe air links, facilitating trade (especially Norwegian seafood exports to China), tourism, and cultural exchange, with three weekly round trips.
Hainan Airlines Launches Direct Beijing-Oslo Flight
Hainan Airlines launched a direct Beijing-Oslo flight on March 22, 2025, increasing China-Northern Europe air links, facilitating trade (especially Norwegian seafood exports to China), tourism, and cultural exchange, with three weekly round trips.
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36% Bias Score
Sachsen-Anhalt's SED Injustice Fund: 22 Receive Aid in 2023
In 2023, Sachsen-Anhalt's hardship fund for SED injustices granted aid to 22 of 58 applicants, highlighting ongoing needs and prompting calls for improved outreach. The fund offers up to \$5,000 per person for various needs.
Sachsen-Anhalt's SED Injustice Fund: 22 Receive Aid in 2023
In 2023, Sachsen-Anhalt's hardship fund for SED injustices granted aid to 22 of 58 applicants, highlighting ongoing needs and prompting calls for improved outreach. The fund offers up to \$5,000 per person for various needs.
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28% Bias Score
Italian Parliament proposes 'in-invoice discount' for appliance rebates.
Italy's Parliament is considering an amendment to its appliance rebate program, replacing the planned online application system with an 'in-invoice discount' system similar to the 2024 TV bonus, addressing retailer concerns and aiming for a smoother rollout.
Italian Parliament proposes 'in-invoice discount' for appliance rebates.
Italy's Parliament is considering an amendment to its appliance rebate program, replacing the planned online application system with an 'in-invoice discount' system similar to the 2024 TV bonus, addressing retailer concerns and aiming for a smoother rollout.
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36% Bias Score
Saxon Farmers Demand Agricultural Investment Amidst Livestock Decline
The Saxon State Farmers' Association is demanding increased investment in agriculture from Germany's new government to address declining livestock numbers and regulatory burdens, while Saxony's agricultural minister announced policy changes including ending the lynx rewilding program.
Saxon Farmers Demand Agricultural Investment Amidst Livestock Decline
The Saxon State Farmers' Association is demanding increased investment in agriculture from Germany's new government to address declining livestock numbers and regulatory burdens, while Saxony's agricultural minister announced policy changes including ending the lynx rewilding program.
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48% Bias Score
Large Asteroid to Make Safe Close Approach to Earth
Asteroid 2014 TN17, a 540-foot-diameter space rock, will safely pass Earth on Wednesday at 3 million miles, its closest approach in over a century, traveling at 48,000 mph; despite its "potentially hazardous" classification, NASA confirms zero risk of impact.
Large Asteroid to Make Safe Close Approach to Earth
Asteroid 2014 TN17, a 540-foot-diameter space rock, will safely pass Earth on Wednesday at 3 million miles, its closest approach in over a century, traveling at 48,000 mph; despite its "potentially hazardous" classification, NASA confirms zero risk of impact.
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52% Bias Score
Descendants of Greek Revolutionaries Preserve National Heritage
In March 1821, Greek revolutionaries in the Peloponnese and Rumelia initiated the Greek War of Independence, with descendants today actively preserving their ancestors' legacy and values.
Descendants of Greek Revolutionaries Preserve National Heritage
In March 1821, Greek revolutionaries in the Peloponnese and Rumelia initiated the Greek War of Independence, with descendants today actively preserving their ancestors' legacy and values.
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20% Bias Score
Blokker Brand Acquired by Family Member for €1 Million Following Bankruptcy
Ans Palmer-Blokker purchased the Blokker brand name and web shop for €1 million after the company's November 2023 bankruptcy, despite failed attempts to sell numerous stores, generating €103 million from liquidation sales.
Blokker Brand Acquired by Family Member for €1 Million Following Bankruptcy
Ans Palmer-Blokker purchased the Blokker brand name and web shop for €1 million after the company's November 2023 bankruptcy, despite failed attempts to sell numerous stores, generating €103 million from liquidation sales.
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44% Bias Score