Germany Approves \$4.7 Billion for Four More Submarines
Germany's budget committee approved \$4.7 billion for four additional U212 CD class submarines, boosting its naval defense capabilities in response to perceived threats from Russia's modernized submarine fleet, in collaboration with Norway.
Germany Approves \$4.7 Billion for Four More Submarines
Germany's budget committee approved \$4.7 billion for four additional U212 CD class submarines, boosting its naval defense capabilities in response to perceived threats from Russia's modernized submarine fleet, in collaboration with Norway.
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40% Bias Score
Munich Theater Reimagines Classics, Questioning Canon's Relevance
Two new plays in Munich, "Proteus 2481" and "Die Gewehre der Frau Carrar / Würgendes Blei," challenge the established theatrical canon by reimagining classic works and questioning their relevance to contemporary issues of war, politics, and societal structures.
Munich Theater Reimagines Classics, Questioning Canon's Relevance
Two new plays in Munich, "Proteus 2481" and "Die Gewehre der Frau Carrar / Würgendes Blei," challenge the established theatrical canon by reimagining classic works and questioning their relevance to contemporary issues of war, politics, and societal structures.
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48% Bias Score
Fewer IPOs in 2024, but experts predict a rise in 2025
Global IPOs fell 10% in 2024 to 1215, raising \$121.2 billion, while Germany saw 7 IPOs (down from 8), with Douglas's \$967 million listing being the largest; however, experts predict a rise in 2025 due to market conditions and government policy.
Fewer IPOs in 2024, but experts predict a rise in 2025
Global IPOs fell 10% in 2024 to 1215, raising \$121.2 billion, while Germany saw 7 IPOs (down from 8), with Douglas's \$967 million listing being the largest; however, experts predict a rise in 2025 due to market conditions and government policy.
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36% Bias Score
BSW's Internal Conflict in Hamburg Threatens Electoral Prospects
Internal conflict within the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Hamburg threatens to create two competing state branches before the weekend, jeopardizing their electoral prospects in both the Bundestag and the Hamburg state parliament due to a possible disqualification similar to the Bremen AfD case...
BSW's Internal Conflict in Hamburg Threatens Electoral Prospects
Internal conflict within the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Hamburg threatens to create two competing state branches before the weekend, jeopardizing their electoral prospects in both the Bundestag and the Hamburg state parliament due to a possible disqualification similar to the Bremen AfD case...
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48% Bias Score
Rhineland-Palatinate Budget Debate: Opposition Demands Increased Funding for Municipalities and Infrastructure
The Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament begins a two-day debate on the 2025/26 double budget, with the CDU opposition criticizing the government's plans as insufficient and demanding additional funding for municipalities (€600 million total) and a hardship fund (€200 million total).
Rhineland-Palatinate Budget Debate: Opposition Demands Increased Funding for Municipalities and Infrastructure
The Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament begins a two-day debate on the 2025/26 double budget, with the CDU opposition criticizing the government's plans as insufficient and demanding additional funding for municipalities (€600 million total) and a hardship fund (€200 million total).
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48% Bias Score
Bavarian Minister Announces Plan to Reduce Teacher Workload
Bavarian Education Minister Anna Stolz unveiled a plan to alleviate teacher workloads by reducing bureaucracy, including cutting statistical surveys by one-third, temporarily suspending external evaluations, and simplifying overtime payments, which is considered a first step in a larger state-wide i...
Bavarian Minister Announces Plan to Reduce Teacher Workload
Bavarian Education Minister Anna Stolz unveiled a plan to alleviate teacher workloads by reducing bureaucracy, including cutting statistical surveys by one-third, temporarily suspending external evaluations, and simplifying overtime payments, which is considered a first step in a larger state-wide i...
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24% Bias Score
Germany Approves \$4.7 Billion for Four Advanced Submarines
Germany approved the purchase of four additional U212 CD class submarines for \$4.7 billion, expanding a joint project with Norway to counter perceived threats from Russia and strengthen NATO's northern flank.
Germany Approves \$4.7 Billion for Four Advanced Submarines
Germany approved the purchase of four additional U212 CD class submarines for \$4.7 billion, expanding a joint project with Norway to counter perceived threats from Russia and strengthen NATO's northern flank.
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48% Bias Score
Google Street View Images Aid in Solving Spanish Murder Case
Two individuals were arrested in Soria, Spain, for the murder of a Cuban man; Google Street View images showing a body being placed into a car trunk aided in the investigation, although other evidence also contributed to the arrests.
Google Street View Images Aid in Solving Spanish Murder Case
Two individuals were arrested in Soria, Spain, for the murder of a Cuban man; Google Street View images showing a body being placed into a car trunk aided in the investigation, although other evidence also contributed to the arrests.
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24% Bias Score
BSW's Internal Conflict Threatens Hamburg and Bundestag Bids
The Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) faces a potential crisis in Hamburg due to conflicting state branch formations ahead of the March 2nd state election, jeopardizing its chances in both the Hamburg state parliament and the Bundestag due to a possible exclusion from the ballot.
BSW's Internal Conflict Threatens Hamburg and Bundestag Bids
The Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) faces a potential crisis in Hamburg due to conflicting state branch formations ahead of the March 2nd state election, jeopardizing its chances in both the Hamburg state parliament and the Bundestag due to a possible exclusion from the ballot.
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48% Bias Score
German Father Faces Prison in Child Scalding Death
A German father is charged with causing the scalding death of his two-year-old daughter in Halle; prosecutors allege he inflicted the injuries and, along with the mother and grandmother, failed to seek medical help due to fear of child services; they face prison sentences.
German Father Faces Prison in Child Scalding Death
A German father is charged with causing the scalding death of his two-year-old daughter in Halle; prosecutors allege he inflicted the injuries and, along with the mother and grandmother, failed to seek medical help due to fear of child services; they face prison sentences.
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44% Bias Score
14-Year-Old in Custody for Shooting 12-Year-Old in Dietingen
A 14-year-old is in custody in Dietingen, Germany, for allegedly shooting a 12-year-old boy in the head on Sunday; the victim is hospitalized in Stuttgart with severe injuries, and the investigation is underway.
14-Year-Old in Custody for Shooting 12-Year-Old in Dietingen
A 14-year-old is in custody in Dietingen, Germany, for allegedly shooting a 12-year-old boy in the head on Sunday; the victim is hospitalized in Stuttgart with severe injuries, and the investigation is underway.
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28% Bias Score
Berlin SPD Selects Stüwe as Top Candidate Amidst Declining Poll Numbers
Ruppert Stüwe, a 46-year-old Bundestag member since 2021, secured the top spot for the Berlin SPD in the upcoming federal election with a narrow 50.8% victory against Ana-Maria Trăsnea, reflecting the party's struggle amidst a significant drop in popularity from 22.2% in 2021 to 13% in November 2023...
Berlin SPD Selects Stüwe as Top Candidate Amidst Declining Poll Numbers
Ruppert Stüwe, a 46-year-old Bundestag member since 2021, secured the top spot for the Berlin SPD in the upcoming federal election with a narrow 50.8% victory against Ana-Maria Trăsnea, reflecting the party's struggle amidst a significant drop in popularity from 22.2% in 2021 to 13% in November 2023...
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44% Bias Score