Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish MP Wanted for Corruption
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish MP wanted for corruption involving €107 million in alleged fraud related to the Justice Fund, prompting a hostile reaction from Poland and raising concerns about the EU's legal framework.
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish MP Wanted for Corruption
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish MP wanted for corruption involving €107 million in alleged fraud related to the Justice Fund, prompting a hostile reaction from Poland and raising concerns about the EU's legal framework.
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48% Bias Score
ICJ Concludes Landmark Climate Change Hearing
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) concluded a two-week hearing (Dec 2-13, 2023) on climate change responsibilities, with vulnerable nations arguing for stronger international legal obligations and several European countries offering varied support.
ICJ Concludes Landmark Climate Change Hearing
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) concluded a two-week hearing (Dec 2-13, 2023) on climate change responsibilities, with vulnerable nations arguing for stronger international legal obligations and several European countries offering varied support.
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48% Bias Score
EU Enlargement: €26 Billion Annual Cost, but Potential Economic Gains
A Bruegel study reveals that EU enlargement to 36 states would boost the budget to €1.356 trillion but redistribute cohesion funds, with Italy and Spain facing potential €9 billion losses each, while the net cost for existing members would be €26 billion annually, though benefits from increased trad...
EU Enlargement: €26 Billion Annual Cost, but Potential Economic Gains
A Bruegel study reveals that EU enlargement to 36 states would boost the budget to €1.356 trillion but redistribute cohesion funds, with Italy and Spain facing potential €9 billion losses each, while the net cost for existing members would be €26 billion annually, though benefits from increased trad...
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44% Bias Score
Norway to Sever Electricity Links with Denmark Amidst Soaring Prices
Norway's governing parties plan to sever electricity interconnectors with Denmark in 2026 due to high domestic electricity prices, potentially affecting similar links with the UK and Europe; southern Norway prices hit 13 crowns (1.12 euros) per kilowatt-hour while the EU average is 0.1867 euros.
Norway to Sever Electricity Links with Denmark Amidst Soaring Prices
Norway's governing parties plan to sever electricity interconnectors with Denmark in 2026 due to high domestic electricity prices, potentially affecting similar links with the UK and Europe; southern Norway prices hit 13 crowns (1.12 euros) per kilowatt-hour while the EU average is 0.1867 euros.
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52% Bias Score
Hidden Gems: Exploring Italy's Lesser-Known UNESCO Sites
Italy's UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Ravenna's mosaics, Montecatini's thermal springs, Siena's medieval architecture, Cilento's ancient Greek city of Paestum, Noto's Baroque architecture, and Alberobello's trulli houses, showcase the country's diverse cultural and natural heritage.
Hidden Gems: Exploring Italy's Lesser-Known UNESCO Sites
Italy's UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Ravenna's mosaics, Montecatini's thermal springs, Siena's medieval architecture, Cilento's ancient Greek city of Paestum, Noto's Baroque architecture, and Alberobello's trulli houses, showcase the country's diverse cultural and natural heritage.
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20% Bias Score
Uzbek Citizen Arrested for Assassination of Russian General
A 29-year-old Uzbek citizen was arrested in Moscow for the assassination of Russian General Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian army's nuclear, biological, and chemical protection forces, who died Tuesday in a remotely detonated explosion; the suspect confessed to receiving $100,000 from Ukraine's Se...
Uzbek Citizen Arrested for Assassination of Russian General
A 29-year-old Uzbek citizen was arrested in Moscow for the assassination of Russian General Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian army's nuclear, biological, and chemical protection forces, who died Tuesday in a remotely detonated explosion; the suspect confessed to receiving $100,000 from Ukraine's Se...
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44% Bias Score
Italy's Failed Syrian Diplomacy
Italy's attempt to re-establish diplomatic ties with Syria's Assad regime, diverging from EU partners, has failed after rebel advances in Damascus despite humanitarian aid efforts and secret talks focused on easing sanctions and assisting Christian minorities; this highlights the complexities of nav...
Italy's Failed Syrian Diplomacy
Italy's attempt to re-establish diplomatic ties with Syria's Assad regime, diverging from EU partners, has failed after rebel advances in Damascus despite humanitarian aid efforts and secret talks focused on easing sanctions and assisting Christian minorities; this highlights the complexities of nav...
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40% Bias Score
Russian Forces Advance on Key Ukrainian Logistical Hub Pokrovsk
Russian forces are closing in on the strategically important Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, advancing from the south after capturing Shevchenko, which is 4-5 kilometers from Pokrovsk, and are now only 1-3 kilometers away; the capture of Pokrovsk would be a major blow to Ukraine.
Russian Forces Advance on Key Ukrainian Logistical Hub Pokrovsk
Russian forces are closing in on the strategically important Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, advancing from the south after capturing Shevchenko, which is 4-5 kilometers from Pokrovsk, and are now only 1-3 kilometers away; the capture of Pokrovsk would be a major blow to Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
NATO to Bolster Ukraine's Defense Ahead of Potential Russia Talks
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, during a Wednesday meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders, announced plans to improve Ukraine's defense capabilities to strengthen its position for potential peace negotiations with Russia, marking a significant shift in Wes...
NATO to Bolster Ukraine's Defense Ahead of Potential Russia Talks
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, during a Wednesday meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders, announced plans to improve Ukraine's defense capabilities to strengthen its position for potential peace negotiations with Russia, marking a significant shift in Wes...
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44% Bias Score
Global Similarities Found in Medical Assistance in Dying Patient Profiles
A new study in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that despite legal and cultural differences, patients choosing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) across 20 jurisdictions share similar profiles, with cancer being the most common diagnosis (66.5%), while ALS patients showed a notably higher rate (16.8%)...
Global Similarities Found in Medical Assistance in Dying Patient Profiles
A new study in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that despite legal and cultural differences, patients choosing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) across 20 jurisdictions share similar profiles, with cancer being the most common diagnosis (66.5%), while ALS patients showed a notably higher rate (16.8%)...
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36% Bias Score
Poland Pledges Continued Support for Ukraine, Pushing for EU and NATO Membership
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited Lviv, Ukraine, on Tuesday, reaffirming Poland's unwavering support for Ukraine's defense against Russia, promising aid, and advocating for Ukraine's EU and NATO memberships during Poland's upcoming EU presidency.
Poland Pledges Continued Support for Ukraine, Pushing for EU and NATO Membership
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited Lviv, Ukraine, on Tuesday, reaffirming Poland's unwavering support for Ukraine's defense against Russia, promising aid, and advocating for Ukraine's EU and NATO memberships during Poland's upcoming EU presidency.
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44% Bias Score
Lebanon's Agricultural and Environmental Devastation from the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
The 2023-2024 Israel-Hezbollah conflict ravaged Lebanon's agriculture, destroying over 37 farms and causing an estimated 80% olive crop loss, exacerbating pre-existing environmental issues and creating significant public health risks due to water and air contamination from munitions and diesel gener...
Lebanon's Agricultural and Environmental Devastation from the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
The 2023-2024 Israel-Hezbollah conflict ravaged Lebanon's agriculture, destroying over 37 farms and causing an estimated 80% olive crop loss, exacerbating pre-existing environmental issues and creating significant public health risks due to water and air contamination from munitions and diesel gener...
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24% Bias Score