Record-Setting Chardin Painting Purchase Unpaid
A record-breaking Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin painting, \"The Cut Melon\", sold for €26.7 million at Christie's but the buyer, Nanni Bassani Antivari, has not paid, leading to a lawsuit and raising concerns about auction due diligence.
Record-Setting Chardin Painting Purchase Unpaid
A record-breaking Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin painting, \"The Cut Melon\", sold for €26.7 million at Christie's but the buyer, Nanni Bassani Antivari, has not paid, leading to a lawsuit and raising concerns about auction due diligence.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Orders Block of Hezbollah-Linked TV Channel "Al-Manar TV
German authorities are ordering telecommunication companies to block the websites of "Al-Manar TV," a Hezbollah-affiliated channel that continues broadcasting in Germany despite a previous ban, due to concerns about its violation of democratic values and incitement of hatred.
Germany Orders Block of Hezbollah-Linked TV Channel "Al-Manar TV
German authorities are ordering telecommunication companies to block the websites of "Al-Manar TV," a Hezbollah-affiliated channel that continues broadcasting in Germany despite a previous ban, due to concerns about its violation of democratic values and incitement of hatred.
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64% Bias Score
German Church Christmas Market Sells Hamas Items, Sparks Outrage
An evangelical church in Darmstadt, Germany, held a Christmas market to benefit Palestinians, but it also sold Hamas-related accessories, sparking outrage and prompting the regional church to distance itself. The event's proceeds were intended for Palestinians.
German Church Christmas Market Sells Hamas Items, Sparks Outrage
An evangelical church in Darmstadt, Germany, held a Christmas market to benefit Palestinians, but it also sold Hamas-related accessories, sparking outrage and prompting the regional church to distance itself. The event's proceeds were intended for Palestinians.
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56% Bias Score
CNN's Syria Report: Questions Raised About Authenticity
CNN aired footage of Clarissa Ward finding a man in a Damascus prison cell on December 12, 2023, initially identified as Abdel Ghurbal, a civilian, but later confirmed as Salama Mohammad Salama, a Syrian Air Force intelligence lieutenant, raising questions about the authenticity of the report.
CNN's Syria Report: Questions Raised About Authenticity
CNN aired footage of Clarissa Ward finding a man in a Damascus prison cell on December 12, 2023, initially identified as Abdel Ghurbal, a civilian, but later confirmed as Salama Mohammad Salama, a Syrian Air Force intelligence lieutenant, raising questions about the authenticity of the report.
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48% Bias Score
Schufa's New 100-Day Rule Improves Credit Scores for 120,000 Germans
Germany's Schufa credit agency implemented a new 100-day rule, enabling consumers to improve their credit score faster by quickly repaying overdue payments; approximately 120,000 consumers are expected to benefit.
Schufa's New 100-Day Rule Improves Credit Scores for 120,000 Germans
Germany's Schufa credit agency implemented a new 100-day rule, enabling consumers to improve their credit score faster by quickly repaying overdue payments; approximately 120,000 consumers are expected to benefit.
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44% Bias Score
EU and Germany Explore Renewed Engagement with Syria
German and EU diplomats recently visited Damascus, holding constructive talks with Syrian officials, including representatives from the HTS. Discussions included potential sanctions relief, increased financial aid, and the re-opening of embassies, contingent on progress in Syria.
EU and Germany Explore Renewed Engagement with Syria
German and EU diplomats recently visited Damascus, holding constructive talks with Syrian officials, including representatives from the HTS. Discussions included potential sanctions relief, increased financial aid, and the re-opening of embassies, contingent on progress in Syria.
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44% Bias Score
Averted Strike Averts German Cash Crisis
A potential strike by 10,000 German cash transport workers was averted after reaching a wage agreement (6.5%-8.4% increase) and a new 5-year contract; despite 50% of transactions still being in cash, businesses expect minimal disruption due to the increasing use of cards.
Averted Strike Averts German Cash Crisis
A potential strike by 10,000 German cash transport workers was averted after reaching a wage agreement (6.5%-8.4% increase) and a new 5-year contract; despite 50% of transactions still being in cash, businesses expect minimal disruption due to the increasing use of cards.
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48% Bias Score
Frankfurt's Decentralized Refugee Housing: Integration Challenges and Uneven Strain on Resources
Frankfurt, Germany, has leased nearly 100 properties to house approximately 690 refugees and homeless individuals by next year, aiming for decentralized integration; however, some districts face strain on resources like schools and kindergartens due to uneven distribution.
Frankfurt's Decentralized Refugee Housing: Integration Challenges and Uneven Strain on Resources
Frankfurt, Germany, has leased nearly 100 properties to house approximately 690 refugees and homeless individuals by next year, aiming for decentralized integration; however, some districts face strain on resources like schools and kindergartens due to uneven distribution.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Economic Stagnation: A Contrast to Past Influence
Germany's economic growth lags behind EU peers, registering -0.3% compared to Spain's 3.4%, Ireland's 2.5%, Greece's 2.4%, and Portugal's 1.9%, highlighting the consequences of prioritizing social spending over structural reforms, unlike the austerity measures Germany advocated for other countries d...
Germany's Economic Stagnation: A Contrast to Past Influence
Germany's economic growth lags behind EU peers, registering -0.3% compared to Spain's 3.4%, Ireland's 2.5%, Greece's 2.4%, and Portugal's 1.9%, highlighting the consequences of prioritizing social spending over structural reforms, unlike the austerity measures Germany advocated for other countries d...
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52% Bias Score
Germany Extends Rent Control Amidst Housing Shortage
Germany's cabinet extended rent control for new contracts, limiting increases to 10 percent above the local average in tense housing markets; however, this faces opposition and may not alleviate the ongoing housing shortage, with new housing construction significantly below targets and vacancy rates...
Germany Extends Rent Control Amidst Housing Shortage
Germany's cabinet extended rent control for new contracts, limiting increases to 10 percent above the local average in tense housing markets; however, this faces opposition and may not alleviate the ongoing housing shortage, with new housing construction significantly below targets and vacancy rates...
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52% Bias Score
SPD Unveils Sweeping Social and Economic Reforms
The SPD's platform includes significant social spending increases (free school lunches, increased minimum wage), tax reforms (cuts for 95% of taxpayers, increased taxes on high earners), and immigration policies emphasizing skilled labor.
SPD Unveils Sweeping Social and Economic Reforms
The SPD's platform includes significant social spending increases (free school lunches, increased minimum wage), tax reforms (cuts for 95% of taxpayers, increased taxes on high earners), and immigration policies emphasizing skilled labor.
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64% Bias Score
German Court Ruling Exmatriculates Medical Student, Raising Questions About Admissions Criteria
A German university student, initially accepted into medical school despite a low Abitur score, was later exmatriculated following a court decision, highlighting the limitations of current admissions criteria and sparking debate about how to address physician shortages while maintaining high academi...
German Court Ruling Exmatriculates Medical Student, Raising Questions About Admissions Criteria
A German university student, initially accepted into medical school despite a low Abitur score, was later exmatriculated following a court decision, highlighting the limitations of current admissions criteria and sparking debate about how to address physician shortages while maintaining high academi...
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36% Bias Score