China's Marriages Plummet 20% in 2023
In 2023, China saw a record 20% drop in marriages (6.1 million vs 7.68 million in 2022), despite government efforts to boost the falling population; high costs of raising children, economic instability, and the 'bride price' tradition are key factors.
China's Marriages Plummet 20% in 2023
In 2023, China saw a record 20% drop in marriages (6.1 million vs 7.68 million in 2022), despite government efforts to boost the falling population; high costs of raising children, economic instability, and the 'bride price' tradition are key factors.
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44% Bias Score
Navalny's Posthumous Memoir Details Life, Activism, and Death Under Putin
Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader, died in prison on February 16, 2024, at age 48; his posthumously published memoir, "Patriot," details his life, activism, imprisonment, and death, offering a firsthand account of the Putin regime and inspiring resistance.
Navalny's Posthumous Memoir Details Life, Activism, and Death Under Putin
Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader, died in prison on February 16, 2024, at age 48; his posthumously published memoir, "Patriot," details his life, activism, imprisonment, and death, offering a firsthand account of the Putin regime and inspiring resistance.
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40% Bias Score
Greece Protests European Arms Sales to Turkey
Greece protests France and Italy's arms deals with Turkey, citing lack of prior notification regarding the sale of Meteor missiles and Piaggio Aerospace to Baykar, respectively; Greece is also leveraging its strong defense ties with France to influence future arms deals with Turkey.
Greece Protests European Arms Sales to Turkey
Greece protests France and Italy's arms deals with Turkey, citing lack of prior notification regarding the sale of Meteor missiles and Piaggio Aerospace to Baykar, respectively; Greece is also leveraging its strong defense ties with France to influence future arms deals with Turkey.
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40% Bias Score
Soviet Downing of KAL-007: 1983 Cold War Crisis
On September 1, 1983, the Soviet Union shot down Korean Air Lines Flight 007, killing 269 passengers, including a U.S. congressman, escalating Cold War tensions and causing a crisis within the European Community due to Greece's refusal to condemn the USSR.
Soviet Downing of KAL-007: 1983 Cold War Crisis
On September 1, 1983, the Soviet Union shot down Korean Air Lines Flight 007, killing 269 passengers, including a U.S. congressman, escalating Cold War tensions and causing a crisis within the European Community due to Greece's refusal to condemn the USSR.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Tragedies Highlight Systemic Failures
February 2023 saw two major disasters in Greece: a deadly train collision in Tempe and an earthquake near Santorini, following the Euroferry Olympia fire in February 2022; these events reveal systemic failures in safety and oversight, mirroring patterns from past tragedies.
Greek Tragedies Highlight Systemic Failures
February 2023 saw two major disasters in Greece: a deadly train collision in Tempe and an earthquake near Santorini, following the Euroferry Olympia fire in February 2022; these events reveal systemic failures in safety and oversight, mirroring patterns from past tragedies.
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52% Bias Score
Greek Government's Communication Failure After Tempe Train Disaster
The Greek government's communication strategy following the deadly Tempe train accident failed due to misjudging public sentiment, underestimating the importance of family bonds in Greek society, and a lack of trust in institutions, which led to a strong emotional response and widespread outrage.
Greek Government's Communication Failure After Tempe Train Disaster
The Greek government's communication strategy following the deadly Tempe train accident failed due to misjudging public sentiment, underestimating the importance of family bonds in Greek society, and a lack of trust in institutions, which led to a strong emotional response and widespread outrage.
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56% Bias Score
€45 Million EU Agricultural Fraud Uncovered in Greece
A €45 million EU agricultural subsidy fraud in Greece, spanning 2017-2021, involved fictitious grazing lands and livestock; investigations into 70 cases are underway, revealing systemic vulnerabilities and highlighting the need for substantial reforms.
€45 Million EU Agricultural Fraud Uncovered in Greece
A €45 million EU agricultural subsidy fraud in Greece, spanning 2017-2021, involved fictitious grazing lands and livestock; investigations into 70 cases are underway, revealing systemic vulnerabilities and highlighting the need for substantial reforms.
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60% Bias Score
Greek Government Faces Crisis of Confidence Over Tempe Tragedy Response
Public anger in Greece over the government's handling of the Tempe train tragedy, fueled by a perceived lack of transparency and accountability in investigations, risks undermining trust in the political system, prompting a proposal for direct referral to an independent judicial council.
Greek Government Faces Crisis of Confidence Over Tempe Tragedy Response
Public anger in Greece over the government's handling of the Tempe train tragedy, fueled by a perceived lack of transparency and accountability in investigations, risks undermining trust in the political system, prompting a proposal for direct referral to an independent judicial council.
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52% Bias Score
Greece Supports Syria's Political Transition
Greek Foreign Minister Gerapetritis visited Syria, meeting with interim president and foreign minister to support a smooth political transition, respecting Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and offering humanitarian aid and expertise while emphasizing the importance of international law...
Greece Supports Syria's Political Transition
Greek Foreign Minister Gerapetritis visited Syria, meeting with interim president and foreign minister to support a smooth political transition, respecting Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and offering humanitarian aid and expertise while emphasizing the importance of international law...
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24% Bias Score
Israeli Airstrike Violates Lebanon Ceasefire
On Sunday, Israeli forces launched an airstrike targeting a Hezbollah tunnel used for weapons smuggling across the Syrian-Lebanese border, violating a November ceasefire agreement and raising regional tensions.
Israeli Airstrike Violates Lebanon Ceasefire
On Sunday, Israeli forces launched an airstrike targeting a Hezbollah tunnel used for weapons smuggling across the Syrian-Lebanese border, violating a November ceasefire agreement and raising regional tensions.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Rejects Peace Proposals Amid Conflicting Statements on US-Russia Talks
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister denied receiving satisfactory proposals for peace talks to end the war in Ukraine, contradicting former US President Trump's claims of progress in negotiations with Russian President Putin. The conflict, nearing its third anniversary, continues amid conflicting state...
Russia Rejects Peace Proposals Amid Conflicting Statements on US-Russia Talks
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister denied receiving satisfactory proposals for peace talks to end the war in Ukraine, contradicting former US President Trump's claims of progress in negotiations with Russian President Putin. The conflict, nearing its third anniversary, continues amid conflicting state...
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36% Bias Score
The Brutalist" Receives Ten Oscar Nominations
The Brutalist" (2024), a 214-minute drama directed by Brady Corbet, starring Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, and Guy Pearce, depicts the journey of a Hungarian Brutalist architect who immigrates to post-war America, navigating professional challenges and personal relationships while criticizing tradit...
The Brutalist" Receives Ten Oscar Nominations
The Brutalist" (2024), a 214-minute drama directed by Brady Corbet, starring Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, and Guy Pearce, depicts the journey of a Hungarian Brutalist architect who immigrates to post-war America, navigating professional challenges and personal relationships while criticizing tradit...
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20% Bias Score