Oosterscheldekering Renovation: Testing Reveals Lower-Than-Expected Costs
The Oosterscheldekering flood barrier in Zeeland, Netherlands, needs a multi-million euro renovation to replace aging parts by 2024, with Deltares testing a scale model to optimize upgrades while addressing climate change impacts; initial findings suggest that conservative design choices made during...
Oosterscheldekering Renovation: Testing Reveals Lower-Than-Expected Costs
The Oosterscheldekering flood barrier in Zeeland, Netherlands, needs a multi-million euro renovation to replace aging parts by 2024, with Deltares testing a scale model to optimize upgrades while addressing climate change impacts; initial findings suggest that conservative design choices made during...
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24% Bias Score
Netherlands Snowfall Causes Minor Traffic Disruptions
Snowfall in southeastern Netherlands caused some traffic jams, but major disruptions were avoided thanks to proactive salting and the snow's movement towards Germany. Several weather-related accidents occurred, including a car crashing into a house and a truck overturning.
Netherlands Snowfall Causes Minor Traffic Disruptions
Snowfall in southeastern Netherlands caused some traffic jams, but major disruptions were avoided thanks to proactive salting and the snow's movement towards Germany. Several weather-related accidents occurred, including a car crashing into a house and a truck overturning.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch House Prices Rise 11.5% in Q4 2024 Despite Increased Supply
Dutch house prices rose 11.5 percent year-on-year in the final quarter of 2024, reaching an average of €483,000, driven by increased supply, falling interest rates, higher wages, and positive market sentiment; sales volume also increased, exceeding 145,000 transactions for the year.
Dutch House Prices Rise 11.5% in Q4 2024 Despite Increased Supply
Dutch house prices rose 11.5 percent year-on-year in the final quarter of 2024, reaching an average of €483,000, driven by increased supply, falling interest rates, higher wages, and positive market sentiment; sales volume also increased, exceeding 145,000 transactions for the year.
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24% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Partnerships in the US, Prioritizing Free Speech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the termination of its US fact-checking partnerships, citing political bias and prioritizing free speech, a decision praised by Donald Trump and seen by experts as a move to appease him, potentially leading to increased misinformation.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Partnerships in the US, Prioritizing Free Speech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the termination of its US fact-checking partnerships, citing political bias and prioritizing free speech, a decision praised by Donald Trump and seen by experts as a move to appease him, potentially leading to increased misinformation.
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52% Bias Score
Murder of Indian Journalist Highlights Dangers Faced by Press
Indian journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was found murdered last week, his death likely linked to his reporting on a corrupt road construction project involving a relative and contractor. His colleagues protested, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists in India, particularly those working in confl...
Murder of Indian Journalist Highlights Dangers Faced by Press
Indian journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was found murdered last week, his death likely linked to his reporting on a corrupt road construction project involving a relative and contractor. His colleagues protested, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists in India, particularly those working in confl...
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36% Bias Score
25,000 Names Removed from Dutch War Archive Due to Missing Files
The Dutch National Archives removed 25,000 names from its online war archive because the files for these individuals, including victims and witnesses in collaboration cases, are missing; the archive is still under digitization, with 2/3 still to be processed by 2027.
25,000 Names Removed from Dutch War Archive Due to Missing Files
The Dutch National Archives removed 25,000 names from its online war archive because the files for these individuals, including victims and witnesses in collaboration cases, are missing; the archive is still under digitization, with 2/3 still to be processed by 2027.
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28% Bias Score
Dutch House Prices Rise 2.5 Percent in Q4 2024
Dutch house prices rose 2.5 percent in Q4 2024, reaching an average of €483,000 (up 11.5 percent yearly), driven by increased buyer confidence, lower mortgage rates, and higher wages; over 43,000 homes were sold through NVM brokers, exceeding 2023 levels.
Dutch House Prices Rise 2.5 Percent in Q4 2024
Dutch house prices rose 2.5 percent in Q4 2024, reaching an average of €483,000 (up 11.5 percent yearly), driven by increased buyer confidence, lower mortgage rates, and higher wages; over 43,000 homes were sold through NVM brokers, exceeding 2023 levels.
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24% Bias Score
Kok Receives Discretionary Spot for European Sprint Championships
After missing the second day of the Dutch Sprint Championships due to illness, Dutch speed skater Femke Kok received a discretionary spot for the European Sprint Championships, highlighting the KNSB's decision to prioritize her long-term health and potential over immediate qualification.
Kok Receives Discretionary Spot for European Sprint Championships
After missing the second day of the Dutch Sprint Championships due to illness, Dutch speed skater Femke Kok received a discretionary spot for the European Sprint Championships, highlighting the KNSB's decision to prioritize her long-term health and potential over immediate qualification.
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40% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Partnerships in US, Prioritizing Free Speech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the termination of partnerships with fact-checkers in the US, citing political bias and a desire to prioritize free speech, a move experts fear will increase misinformation and harmful content; this follows Trump's reelection and Zuckerberg's apparent efforts to im...
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Partnerships in US, Prioritizing Free Speech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the termination of partnerships with fact-checkers in the US, citing political bias and a desire to prioritize free speech, a move experts fear will increase misinformation and harmful content; this follows Trump's reelection and Zuckerberg's apparent efforts to im...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Announces Sweeping Policy Changes Upon Re-election
President-elect Trump announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico, grant amnesty to Capitol rioters, lift the ban on offshore oil drilling, increase military spending, impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and invest in US datacenters, immediately upon his inauguration.
Trump Announces Sweeping Policy Changes Upon Re-election
President-elect Trump announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico, grant amnesty to Capitol rioters, lift the ban on offshore oil drilling, increase military spending, impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and invest in US datacenters, immediately upon his inauguration.
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52% Bias Score
Macron's Controversial Remarks Strain Franco-African Relations
French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks praising France's military interventions in Africa and suggesting African leaders owe their positions to France have caused outrage in Senegal and Chad, leading to the closure of French military bases and further straining already tense relations.
Macron's Controversial Remarks Strain Franco-African Relations
French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks praising France's military interventions in Africa and suggesting African leaders owe their positions to France have caused outrage in Senegal and Chad, leading to the closure of French military bases and further straining already tense relations.
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60% Bias Score
Dutch Men Suspected of Nine-Year Child Sex Trafficking Ring
Three Dutch men, aged 54, 59, and 60, are suspected of exploiting a boy as a sex slave from age 11 to 20, using drugs and dating apps to facilitate the abuse, which ended in September 2024 following an investigation triggered by police signals.
Dutch Men Suspected of Nine-Year Child Sex Trafficking Ring
Three Dutch men, aged 54, 59, and 60, are suspected of exploiting a boy as a sex slave from age 11 to 20, using drugs and dating apps to facilitate the abuse, which ended in September 2024 following an investigation triggered by police signals.
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28% Bias Score